The Proceedings Podcast
U.S. Naval Institute
The Naval Institute is a private, not-for-profit educational institution whose mission is to provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Mar 14, 2022 • 48min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 256: A Maritime Strategy to Deal with China
Tom Mahnken talks about a strategy that takes advantage of the maritime geography surrounding China and uses a combination of inside and outside forces could deter or defeat Chinese aggression.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/february/maritime-strategy-deal-china
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/i56OdKCwymc

Mar 11, 2022 • 53min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 259: The State Of Maritime Shipping
Shashi Kumar explains how the past year was unlike any in recent memory for commercial shipping.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/march/us-merchant-marine-and-world-maritime-review
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/8l_1B0U8P9Y

Mar 7, 2022 • 45min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 258: Bridge Colby on the Strategy of Denial
Author Bridge Colby discusses the subject of his book "The Strategy of Denial: American Defense in an Age of Great Power Conflict."
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/Sik4Zhi5KQ0

Mar 7, 2022 • 50min
Proceedings Podcast Ep. 257: The Ukrainian Invasion, NATO, And The New World Order
CNA's Michael Kofman discusses the latest developments around the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Putin's motives and goals, and what the conflict has already done to shift the world order.
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/m4uHZPFuI1o

Feb 10, 2022 • 33min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 255 - The Coast Guard Needs a Stronger Cyber Attack Policy
Lieutenant Rachel Ault, U.S. Coast Guard, discusses how the Coast Guard needs better tools to effectively prevent and respond to the escalating cyber threat.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/february/coast-guard-needs-stronger-policy-prevent-maritime-cyber
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/B-4YkehvqE4

Feb 2, 2022 • 52min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 254 - Author on His Journey From the Horseshoe to the E-Ring
Retired Air Force General Larry Spencer, the first African-American Vice Chief of Staff, discusses his journey from the mean streets to the E-Ring, captured in his new book, "Dark Horse," from USNI Press.

Jan 18, 2022 • 41min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 253 - U-Boat Bloodbath off of the East Coast
Ed Offley discusses how - alerted to the imminent arrival of hostile U-boats along the U.S. East Coast in early January 1942, the U.S. Navy had enough warships at hand to thwart the German offensive — but instead chose to do nothing. Eighty years ago, a bloodbath ensued.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/february/drumbeat-mystery
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/zvC17lnlKWg

Jan 13, 2022 • 45min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 252 - USNI News SNA '22 Wrap-up with Sam LaGrone
USNI News editor-in-chief Sam LaGrone reviews the news coming out of this week's Surface Navy Assoc. Convention in Washington, DC.
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/_DwFIyXjj28

Jan 4, 2022 • 57min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 251 - John Lehman on How to Rebuild the Navy
Former SECNAV John Lehman discusses how the Navy recovered and rebuilt after the Vietnam War—a low point similar to the situation today.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/january/getting-back-top-how-rebuild-navy
For the YouTube recording of this podcast, visit: https://youtu.be/v9MjLi2hdwo

Dec 26, 2021 • 48min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 250 - Adm. James Stavridis on "A Sailor's Bookshelf"
Adm. James Stavridis talks about his new book, "A Sailor's Bookshelf," which highlights relevant works across genres.
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/6c1dLODHXfY


