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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Apr 7, 2020 • 39min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 150 - Digital Comms Tools for Enlisted Leaders
Winner of the 2017 Enlisted Prize essay contest, MCCS Hendrick Simoes, offers insights on how leaders can better use digital communication tools to enhance their leadership effectiveness.
More here: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2017/june/it-time-digital-deckplate-leadership

Apr 3, 2020 • 29min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 148 - Use a 27-Section Watchbill during Maintenance Avails
John Cordle talks about how a 27-section watchbill can reduce wear and tear on a crew during a maintenance availability.

Mar 31, 2020 • 34min
Proceedings (History) Podcast Episode 147 - Lessons from the Battle of Okinawa
Historian Vince O'Hara analyzes the Battle of Okinawa, the final "island hopping" campaign in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

Mar 27, 2020 • 37min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 146 - Leadership, Obedience, and the Conduct of War
NWC Prof. Pauline Shanks Kaurin discusses approaches to leadership and the conduct of war in light of recent events involving the White House and the previous SECNAV.

Mar 25, 2020 • 40min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 144 - Ode to Boomers from a Grumpy Millennial
LCDR Alyssa Armstrong reviews the memorable sayings she learned from Baby Boomer generation COs.
Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2020/february/ode-boomers-grumpy-millennial

Mar 25, 2020 • 30min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 145 - MCPON's Coronavirus Update
MCPON Russ Smith calls-in from the Pentagon to give the latest on how the fleet is dealing with the coronavirus threat.

Mar 23, 2020 • 43min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 143 - 'Strategy Matters' with Prof. Jim Holmes
NWC Prof. Jim Holmes, author of the Proceedings "Strategy Matters" column, talks about the focus during a pandemic and beyond.

Mar 20, 2020 • 35min
Proceedings (History) Podcast Episode 142 - Samuel Eliot Morison on WW2
David Sears discusses Samuel Eliot Morison's 15-volume history of World War II.
Related: https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2020/april/sam-morisons-long-campaign

Mar 18, 2020 • 44min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 141 - Coronavirus threat to the fleet
Retired Navy Dr. Jerry Mothershead discusses the coronavirus threat to the fleet and the nation at large.

Mar 3, 2020 • 23min
Proceedings Podcast Episode 140 - WEST 2020 Day 2 Wrap-up
The highlights of Day 2 of #WEST2020 live from the San Diego Convention Center.


