Captain John Konrad, a bestselling author and U.S. Marine merchant officer, dives deep into pressing issues surrounding national security and military readiness. They discuss Laken Riley's tragic murder and its implications for immigration policies, advocating for mass deportations to enhance public safety. Konrad critiques the U.S. shipbuilding industry's decline compared to global powers and highlights alarming gaps in naval capabilities amid rising tensions with China and Russia. Their insights stress the urgency for military reform and robust defense strategies.

Captain John Konrad, expert on Merchant Marine and national security, discusses the Merchant Marine Academy, Military Sealift Command, Jones Act, ghost fleet, USS Bonhomme Richard fire response, and the biggest merchant mariner customer. Packed with intel and some fun anecdotes, this episode explores the intersection of military, navy, mariner, and national security.