

The Proceedings Podcast
U.S. Naval Institute
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Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
Every week on the Proceedings Podcast, the Naval Institute's Director of Outreach, Ward Carroll, and the Editor-in-Chief of Proceedings, Bill Hamblet, talk about what's happening in the Sea Services, latest news from USNI News, stories in Proceedings and Naval History magazines, and interview Naval Institute authors. Deputy Editor Bill Bray joins the cast from time to time as well.
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Sep 2, 2022 • 33min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 284: The Annapolis Spies Of World War I
Adam Minakowski, Assistant Archivist in Special Collections & Archives at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Nimitz Library, delves into the bizarre case of a midshipman, his mother, suspicious goings-on, and the threat of wartime espionage, in “The Annapolis Spies of World War I.”
To read the article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/august/annapolis-spies-world-war-i
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Aug 18, 2022 • 54min
Proceedings Podcast EP. 283: Understanding The Chinese Navy
Captain Jim Fanell, U.S. Navy (Ret.)—noted expert on the Chinese Navy, former Director of Intelligence for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and frequent Proceedings contributor—will provide an in-depth briefing on the Chinese Navy, its operations, and shipbuilding programs.
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Aug 18, 2022 • 42min
Proceedings Podcast EP. 282: Build Firefighting Proficiency In The Navy
For ships in port, fires are not only more likely, but also more challenging (as illustrated by the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) and USS Miami (SSN-755) fires). The Navy must build firefighting proficiency across every watch team.
To read MK & Joel's article from the August issue, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/august/every-sailor-firefighter
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Aug 15, 2022 • 43min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 281: What Can We Learn From A Bipolar General
Proceedings author Major General Gregg F. Martin, U.S. Army (Retired), discusses his journey back to himself, and what the military can do to help its members deal with mental health conditions.
To read General Martin's article, visit: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/august/bipolar-general-what-can-we-learn
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Aug 9, 2022 • 42min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 280: Youssef Aboul-Enein On Recent Counterterrorism Operations
Middle East expert and Naval Institute Press author Commander Youssef Aboul-Enein, US Navy, talks about Ayman al-Zawahiri and what his death means for U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

Aug 9, 2022 • 30min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 279: War Against The Slave Trade
Host Eric Mills and author William Prom discuss how the introduction of screw steamers helped the U.S. Navy in battle against overseas slave traders.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/august/when-war-against-slave-trade-picked-steam
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Aug 4, 2022 • 35min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 278 : Cutter Deployments Should Not Be A Mission To Mars
Commander Craig Allen Jr., U.S. Coast Guard, joins host Bill Hamblet to discuss his prize-winning essay. from the August Issue.

Jul 22, 2022 • 56min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 277: Operation Linebacker
Host Eric Mills sits down with guest Edward J. Marolda to discuss the massive deployment of U.S. naval and air forces unleashed on North Vietnam in the summer of '72.

Jul 21, 2022 • 45min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 276: The Maritime COIN Project Begins
Host Bill Hamblet sits down with guests Hunter Stires and Dr. James Holmes to discuss The Maritime COIN Project, featured in the latest issue of Proceedings.

Jul 7, 2022 • 32min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 275: There Is No Cyber Bullet
Lieutenant Commander Eric P. Seligman, U.S. Navy Reserve, and host Bill Hamblet discuss the importance of cyber warfare to both current and future conflict.