In the early 2000s, the American catfish industry was at a crossroads. Southeast Asian products were outcompeting domestic fish, and the industry faced an identity crisis.What was the industry's plan to revive the U.S. catfish industry? Mississippi.

"Catfish Kingdom: The Rise and Reinvention of Catfish in Mississippi" follows the story of the fish from humble beginnings to becoming an aquaculture powerhouse. Written and produced by Walt Giesen and Andrew Meng, "Catfish Kingdom" explores the economic and cultural impact catfish has had on Mississippi, illuminating a surprising chapter in agricultural history.