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
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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
Dec 19, 2021 • 34min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 249 - Seizing The Initiative In Training
Corbin Williamson Impromptu U.S., British, and Australian naval exercises off Japan in 1947 yielded valuable training and interallied operating lessons that remain relevant to the present-day U.S. Navy.
For more: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2021/december/seizing-initiative-training
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/ciYoeLfYAbE
Dec 12, 2021 • 50min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 248 - U.S. Submarines' Dismal Defense of the Philippines
Retired Navy Captain Jim Ransom talks about why U.S. submarines performed so dismally in their defense of the Philippines during World War II.
For the YouTube recording of this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/pSa41znH2B0
Nov 30, 2021 • 49min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 247 - Bob Work on the Navy's Slavish Devotion to Forward Presence
Former DepSecDef Bob Work talks about how the a slavish devotion to forward presence has nearly broken the U.S. Navy.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2021/december/slavish-devotion-forward-presence-has-nearly-broken-us-navy
