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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May 30, 2025 • 44min
EP. 446: The PLA Navy Comes of Age—Big Decks and More
In 2024, China’s PLAN unveiled many firsts in production and operations. Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Captain James E. Fanell, U.S. Navy, about his latest article for Proceedings.
May 27, 2025 • 38min
EP. 445: Bravery in Chaos: Operation Frequent Wind
Fifty years ago, as Saigon fell to North Vietnamese forces, the U.S. Navy carried out an epic evacuation of American personnel and South Vietnamese refugees.
In this Naval History edition of The Proceedings Podcast, Eric Mills talks with author Ed Offley about his latest article.
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May 13, 2025 • 38min
EP. 444: Managing Maritime (In)Security on NATO’s Northern Flank
Stefan Lundqvist, Commander in the Royal Swedish Navy and Arctic researcher, and Julian Pawlak, a maritime security expert from the German Armed Forces University, dive into the pressing issues facing NATO's Northern Flank. They discuss the evolving security landscape in the Baltic Sea amidst rising tensions from major powers like Russia and China. Key topics include the necessity for a unified maritime security strategy, the impact of the Ukraine conflict, and the critical need to safeguard vital infrastructures after events like the Nord Stream sabotage.
May 8, 2025 • 32min
EP. 443: Home Station C2 Will Help Win Future Wars
Leaving command-and-control forces at home will enable them to operate effectively with the least risk and lowest logistics requirements. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Michael Holdridge about his article in the April issue of Proceedings.
May 5, 2025 • 51min
EP. 442: Maneuver Warfare is More Than Rapid Movement
Maneuver warfare is a philosophy aimed squarely at the enemy’s morale, trust, and will.
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Marine Corps Major Aric Ramsey about his article in the April issue of Proceedings.
Apr 30, 2025 • 32min
EP. 441: The Admiral's Bookshelf
Host Bill Hamblet talks with retired Navy Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, about his latest book from the Naval Institute Press: The Admiral's Bookshelf, a compilation of his top 25 books for leadership and valuable life lessons.
Apr 25, 2025 • 48min
EP. 440: Lincoln's Forgotten Walk
A commemoration of Abraham Lincoln and the U.S. Navy officers and sailors who walked him through Richmond in April 1865.
Host Eric Mills and Archivist Dr. Samuel Limneos from the Naval History and Heritage Command discuss his article in the April issue of Naval History magazine.
Apr 17, 2025 • 43min
EP. 439: Disaster at the Dardanelles
The submarine factor proved a key determinant in the outcome of the Battle of Gallipoli. Eric Mills talks with U.S. Air Force Captain Grant T. Willis about his recent article in Naval History.
Apr 4, 2025 • 36min
EP. 438: Naval Aviation Year in Review
Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.
Mar 27, 2025 • 26min
EP. 437: Inside Submarine Construction with RDML Weeks
Host Bill Hamblet discusses submarine construction with Rear Admiral Todd Weeks, Program Executive Officer for Strategic Submarines, after a tour of construction facilities for U.S. submarines.
