EP. 495: Two Theaters, One Crisis: Admiral Harry Harris on Iran War’s Impact on East Asia
2026-04-21 | 29 mins.
Host Bill Hamblet speaks with Admiral Harry Harris on how a war with Iran could reshape global strategy across two theaters. The discussion explores impacts on U.S. commitments, Indo-Pacific stability, China’s role, and regional security dynamics, highlighting how crises in the Middle East reverberate across East Asia’s strategic and economic landscape.
EP. 494: Dollars, Defense, and Reform: A Conversation with Senator Tim Sheehy
2026-04-17 | 48 mins.
Host Bill engages Senator Tim Sheehy in a discussion on Dollars, Defense, and Reform. This conversation examines national security priorities, defense spending, and policy reform shaping America’s future. Senator Sheehy offers insights on leadership, military readiness, and fiscal responsibility in today’s evolving strategic environment.
EP. 493: The Evolution of Marine Aviation in World War II
2026-04-16 | 33 mins.
Host Emily Abdow talks with author Peter F. Owen about his latest book with Naval Institute Press, Fighting Falcons: The Campaigns of VMF-221 in the Pacific.
Ep. 492: Strait of Hormuz Update
2026-04-13 | 40 mins.
Bill Hamblet hosts Proceedings staff to discuss updates from the Iran conflict (Friday 10 April).
EP. 491: Iran War Update with VADM John "Fozzie" Miller
2026-04-02 | 51 mins.
Bill Hamblet hosts Vice Admiral John “Fozzie” Miller, U.S. Navy (Retired), for a timely discussion on the evolving Iran conflict and its implications for the Strait of Hormuz. They examine maritime risks, regional stability, and the strategic importance of this critical chokepoint for global energy security and U.S. naval operations.
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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.