Captain Joaquin Cruz on Fishing & Hard Reset for Government | Guam 2026 Candidate Interview | WMP #8

Joaquin "Captain Kin" Cruz, candidate #6 (D) for the 39th Guam Legislature, sits down to talk about becoming a commercial fisherman in 2009, building Shut Up and Fish Guam from his YouTube fishing videos, and why he's running for office. We cover overfishing and the difference between pelagic and reef fish, maritime safety, growing up with traditional farming, whether Guam can feed itself, the realities of campaigning, the need for a "hard reset" in how government agencies work, challenges at GDOE, rethinking tourism, keeping Guam safe for visitors, and supporting the homeless and youth through faith, positivity, and local resources. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:17 From commercial fishing to Shut Up and Fish Guam 9:09 Overfishing, reef fish & maritime safety 18:43 Growing up farming in Guam & the Philippines 22:00 Can Guam feed itself? 24:54 Typhoons & campaign signs 27:09 The realities of campaigning 35:02 A "hard reset" for government & GDOE 42:37 Rethinking Guam's tourism 45:17 Public restrooms: Guam vs. Japan 46:24 Crime, tourists & a culture of safety 49:40 No empty promises 55:40 Faith, community & suicide awareness 59:07 Why he's running as #6 Guam General Election: November 3, 2026 Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping Guam's future. #Guam #GuamPolitics #GuamElection2026 #GuamLegislature #ShutUpAndFishGuam