This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShow Links* Three Ousted Pentagon Officials* OMG Snags the Most Unhappy GS of the Week* Discrimination at the Naval Academy: the Numbers* French Frigate in Action on the Red Sea* Operation HighmastSummaryIn this episode, Sal discusses the ongoing drama at the Pentagon, highlighting the recent departures of key personnel and the implications of political dynamics …
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Episode 17: 17APR2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShow Links* All Hail the First of Hopefully Many Maritime Focused Executive Orders* The SECNAV Received His Direction & Guidance* Navy at ‘tipping point’ with Constellation-class frigate: Lawmakers* Mackenzie Eaglen on Russia and China capacity* Heritage Foundation push on tactical nuclear weapons* Dr. Alexander S. Burns on the Battle of Lexington and Concord* The Ea…
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Episode 16: 26MAR2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comShow Links* The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans, Jeffrey Goldberg in The Atlantic.* Successful tests of new lightweight torpedo system on temporary platform, FMV.* Feral Jundi on Signal as part of a valid communications structure.
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Episode 15: 18MAR2025
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode of the CDR Salamander Unclass Read Board Podcast, Sal discusses various military and geopolitical topics, focusing on recent operations in Yemen, the influence of Iran and its proxies, the ongoing negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict, and future maritime developments. He also hints at an upcoming initiative to engage the co…
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Episode 14: 05MAR25
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cdrsalamander.substack.comSummaryIn this episode, Sal discusses key national security events, including Zelensky's visit to the U.S. and the subsequent European reactions. He highlights the lack of foreign policy and defense issues in the recent State of the Union address and the establishment of a shipbuilding office in the White House. Sal also addresses budget concerns relate…
Sal's hotwash podcast for paid subscribers only (in the future). Mostly Navy, natsec, or other related issues. A less formal companion, maybe, of the Midrats podcast you can find on iTunes. Sound quality might be iffy, so don't be grumpy.
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