Best Maritime Defense Podcasts (2024)

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Sea Control 530 - The Creole Archipelago with Dr. Tessa Murphy 22:52

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Links: The Creole Archipelago: Race and Borders in the Colonial Caribbean, by Tessa Murphy, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2021. Sea Control 227 – Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean with Dr. Sharika Crawford, CIMSEC, February 15, 2021. Sea Control 505 - Pirates of the Slave Trade with Dr. Angela Sutton, CIMSEC, March 28, 2024. Captives of Conquest …

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Sea Control 529 - EU Maritime Operations with Piero Barlucchi 21:24

24m ago21:24

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Links 1. "From Atalanta to Aspides : Old and New Challenges for EU Maritime Operations," P. Barlucchi, Istituto Affari Internazionali, March 2024.By Piero Barlucchi, Alexia Bouallagui

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Sea Control 529 – EU Maritime Operations with Piero Barlucchi

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By Alexia Bouallagui Piero Barlucchi joins the podcast to discuss his new paper, “From Atalanta to Aspides: Old and New Challenges for EU Maritime Operations.” Piero is a project officer in the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) of the Brussels School of Governance. (The EU contribution to Aspides has changed since this episode … Co…

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Tragic Italian Migrant Shipwrecks, YouTube Combats Misinformation with Notes, Global Nuclear Arms Race Escalates, Putin Overhauls Defense Ministry, and more... 9:48

2d ago9:48

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(0:10): Tragic Migrant Shipwrecks Near Italy: 11 Dead, Over 60 Missing Including Children (2:07): YouTube Launches Community Notes to Combat Misinformation Ahead of US Election (3:54): Global Nuclear Arms Race Intensifies: SIPRI Warns of Escalating Threats and Urges Disarmament Efforts (5:49): Putin Overhauls Defense Ministry Amid Ukraine Conflict,…

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Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Ceasefire, Police shoot armed man, Portugal Backs EU Nature Law, Madonna Demands Return of Kidnapped Children, and more... 9:29

3d ago9:29

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(0:10): Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Crisis; 37,337 Dead in Conflict (1:33): Armed Man Shot by Police During Euro 2024 Fan Parade in Hamburg; No Football-Related Motive (3:20): Portugal Backs Ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law to Combat Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change (5:41): Madonna, World Leaders Demand Return of 19,00…

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Sea Control 528 – China’s Blue Economy with Kate Walsh

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By Jared Samuelson Kate Walsh joins the podcast to discuss her new book, China’s Blue Economy: Evolution and Geostrategic Implications. Kate is an associate professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College where she has taught policy analysis since 2006. Download Sea Control 528 – China’s Blue Economy with Kate Walsh Links … Con…

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Sea Control 528 - China's Blue Economy with Kate Walsh 20:39

5d ago20:39

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Links 1. China’s Blue Economy: Evolution and Geostrategic Implications, by Kathleen A. Walsh, CRC Press, 2024.By Kathleen Walsh, Jim Jarvie, Jared Samuelson

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G7 Summit with Biden, EU Imposes Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Pill Access, Hezbollah Attacks Israel, and more... 10:28

6d ago10:28

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(0:10): Meloni Steers G7 Summit in Italy: Biden’s Security Pact with Zelenskyy, $50 Billion Aid for Ukraine Unveiled (1:53): EU Slaps Up to 38.1% Tariffs on Chinese EVs to Boost Local Production, Market Reacts Warily (4:32): Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Major Win for Reproductive Rights (6:14): Hezbollah Launches Major Attack on…

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Sea Control 527 – The Wide Wide Sea with Hampton Sides

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By Jared Samuelson Bestselling author Hampton Sides joins us to discuss his latest book, The Wide Wide Sea, and the final voyage and complex legacy of Captain James Cook. Download Sea Control 527 – The Wide Wide Sea with Hampton Sides Links 1. The Wide Wide Sea – Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful … Continue reading Sea Control 527 –…

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Sea Control 527 - The Wide Wide Sea with Hampton Sides 23:43

7d ago23:43

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Links 1. The Wide Wide Sea - Imperial Ambition, First Contact, and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook, by Hampton Sides, Penguin Random House, April 9, 2024. 2. In the Kingdom of Ice - The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette, by Hampton Sides, Penguin Random House, May 26, 2015. 3. Hampton Sides website.…

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Professor Stabbed in China Park, Shipwreck Claims 49 Lives, Biden Mulls Curbs on China's Tech Access, Europe Faces Disease Surge, and more... 9:00

8d ago9:00

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(0:10): US Professor Among Four Stabbed in China Park Attack; Incident Deemed Isolated by Chinese Government (2:03): Tragic Shipwreck in Gulf of Aden Claims 49 Lives, 140 Still Missing (3:46): Biden Admin Mulls Tighter Curbs on China's Access to Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Tech (5:37): Climate Change Fuels Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Eur…

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René Aust Heads AfD, Valencia Fans Jailed for Abuse, Supreme Court Seeks Biden's Input, Macron and Steinmeier Mark Massacre Anniversary, and more... 9:56

9d ago9:56

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(0:10): René Aust Leads AfD in EU Parliament Amid Scandals and Rising Extreme Right Concerns (2:00): Historic Ruling: Valencia Fans Jailed for Racial Abuse of Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior (3:50): Supreme Court Seeks Biden's Input on Major Oil Companies' Bid to Block Climate Lawsuits (5:23): Macron and Steinmeier Mark Oradour Massacre Anniversary, …

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Ukraine Targets Russian Su-57 Jets, Houthi Rebels Escalate Maritime Attacks, Germany's Military Revival Plan, Thailand's Party Faces Dissolution, and more... 9:31

10d ago9:31

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(0:10): Ukraine Targets Russian Su-57 Jets with Drones in Bold Strike, Escalating Tensions with NATO Support (2:07): Houthi Rebels Escalate Maritime Attacks, Target Cargo Ships and Fire Missile at Israel (3:40): Germany Eyes Military Revival: Defense Minister Pushes for 60,000 Reservists and Reintroduces Conscription (5:06): Thailand's Leading Part…

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Sea Control 526 - Maritime Security in Latin America Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Part 2) 18:49

11d ago18:49

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Links 1. CIMSEC author page of Wilder Alejandro Sanchez. 2. Second Floor Strategies. 3. “Hospital Ships: A Vital Asset for SOUTHCOM and South American Navies,” by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, CIMSEC, January 24, 2023. 4. “TIAR 21: Maritime Security, the TIAR, and IUU Fishing in the Western Hemisphere,” by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, CIMSEC, October 16, …

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Sea Control 526 – Maritime Security in Latin America Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Part 2)

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By Walker Mills The program is joined by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, an analyst and researcher of Latin American security. The discussion covers some of his recent writing and maritime security in Latin America. Alejandro has been featured in a wide range of publications including Jane’s, Breaking Defense, and Shepherd Media. Sanchez writes the CIMSE…

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Child Food Poverty Crisis, RSF Attack in Sudan, Tokyo Invests in Matchmaking App, UN Security Council Elects New Members, and more... 10:21

13d ago10:21

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(0:10): UNICEF: 181 Million Children Facing Severe Food Poverty, Africa Hit Hard (1:49): Sudan Crisis: RSF Attack on Wad al-Noura Kills 100, Including 35 Children, Amidst Growing Famine and Displacement (3:49): Tokyo Invests $1.28M in Matchmaking App and Childcare to Combat Birth Rate Decline (5:59): Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Somalia, Panama Elect…

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Sea Control 525 - Maritime Security in Latin America Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Part 1) 20:21

13d ago20:21

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Links 1. CIMSEC author page of Wilder Alejandro Sanchez. 2. Second Floor Strategies. 3. “Hospital Ships: A Vital Asset for SOUTHCOM and South American Navies,” by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, CIMSEC, January 24, 2023. 4. “TIAR 21: Maritime Security, the TIAR, and IUU Fishing in the Western Hemisphere,” by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, CIMSEC, October 16, …

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Putin Warns of Asymmetric Response, UN Warns of Gaza Starvation, EU Court rules against McDonald's, Jerusalem Flag March Violence, and more... 9:30

14d ago9:30

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(0:10): Putin Warns of "Asymmetric Response" to Western Arms, Criticizes Germany's Missile Plans at Economic Forum (2:11): UN Report Warns of Starvation in Gaza as Israeli-Hamas Tensions Escalate (4:04): EU Court Rules Against McDonald's: Supermac's Wins Right to Use 'Big Mac' for Chicken Burgers (5:45): Violence Erupts at Jerusalem Flag March as T…

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Sea Control 525 – Maritime Security in Latin America Wilder Alejandro Sanchez (Part 1)

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By Walker Mills The program is joined by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, an analyst and researcher of Latin American security. The discussion covers some of his recent writing and maritime security in Latin America. Alejandro has been featured in a wide range of publications including Jane’s, Breaking Defense, and Shepherd Media. Sanchez writes the CIMSE…

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Modi Faces Coalition Challenge, Mexico's Female President Crisis, Netanyahu Resists Ceasefire Push, Zelensky Urges Biden Summit, and more... 9:47

15d ago9:47

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(0:10): Modi Faces Coalition Challenge After Election Setback; Economic Reforms at Risk (2:06): Mexico's First Female President Faces Crisis as Mayor Yolanda Sánchez Murdered Amid Rising Political Violence (4:02): Netanyahu Resists Biden's Cease-Fire Push Amid Rising Internal Tensions and Regional Pressure (5:49): Zelensky Secures Philippines' Supp…

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Sheinbaum: Mexico's First Female President, Zelenskyy Accuses Russia and China, Trump Convicted; Raises $141M, Biden Pushes Gaza Deal, and more... 11:10

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(0:10): Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico's First Female and Jewish President, Pledges Renewable Energy and Gender Equality (2:15): Zelenskyy Accuses Russia, China of Undermining Peace Summit; Urges Global Unity (4:22): Trump Convicted, Raises $141M Amid Legal Battle; Election Polls Show Dead Heat with Biden (6:55): Biden Pushes Three-Phase Gaza Dea…

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Zelenskiy accuses China of aiding Russia, Trump Convicted on 34 Counts, Netanyahu faces Ceasefire Pressure, Southern Germany Flooding Disaster, and more... 9:42

17d ago9:42

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(0:10): Zelenskiy Accuses China of Aiding Russia, Urges Global Peace Effort at Shangri-La Dialogue (2:17): Trump Convicted on 34 Counts: Historic Verdict Sparks Political Drama and Legal Battles (4:21): Netanyahu Under Pressure: Biden's Ceasefire Plan for Gaza Faces Opposition Amid Intense Conflict (6:18): Severe Flooding in Southern Germany: Thous…

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Sea Control 524 - The Boats of Cherbourg with Abraham Rabinovich (Part 2) 30:39

19d ago30:39

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Links 1. The Boats of Cherbourg: The Navy That Stole Its Own Boats and Revolutionized Naval Warfare, by Abraham Rabinovich, Primary Publishing, April 24, 2013. 2. Abraham Rabinovich's website.By Andrew Frame, Abraham Rabinovich, Jared Samuelson

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Sea Control 524 – The Boats of Cherbourg with Abraham Rabinovich (Part 2)

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By Jared Samuelson In Part Two of this two-part episode, American journalist Abraham Rabinovich recounts the story of the Israeli Navy’s first squadron of missile boats, as well as the first missile battles at sea. Abraham is a historian and journalist who has published several books on recent Israeli history. As a reporter, his work … Continue rea…

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Juror Controversy in Trump Trial, Global Outrage after Israel Airstrike, Weinstein Faces New Charges, Global Cybercrime Mastermind Arrested, and more... 10:00

20d ago10:00

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(0:10): Juror Controversy Clouds Deliberations in Trump's Hush Money Trial; Outcome Uncertain (2:01): 45 Dead in Israel's Rafah Airstrike: Global Outrage, Humanitarian Crisis, and Calls for Ceasefire Escalate (3:37): Harvey Weinstein Faces Potential New Charges as More Accusers Emerge Ahead of Retrial (5:26): Mastermind Behind $5.9 Billion Global C…

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Jury Deliberates Trump's Trial, Global Outrage Over Gaza Airstrike, NATO Supports Macron on Ukraine, SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Satellite, and more... 9:59

21d ago9:59

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(0:10): Trump's Hush Money Trial: Jury Deliberates on 34 Counts Amidst High-Profile Drama (1:49): Global Outrage Erupts Over Deadly Israeli Airstrike in Gaza: Calls for Ceasefire and International Intervention (3:55): NATO Backs Macron's Proposal for Ukraine; Portugal Signs Major Defense and Aid Agreement (5:50): SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Satellite…

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Sea Control 523 - The Boats of Cherbourg with Abraham Rabinovich (Part 1) 24:08

21d ago24:08

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Links 1. The Boats of Cherbourg: The Navy That Stole Its Own Boats and Revolutionized Naval Warfare, by Abraham Rabinovich, Primary Publishing, April 24, 2013. 2. Abraham Rabinovich's website.By Abraham Rabinovich, Andrew Frame, Jared Samuelson

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Sea Control 523 – The Boats of Cherbourg with Abraham Rabinovich (Part 1)

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By Jared Samuelson American journalist Abraham Rabinovich recounts the story of the Israeli Navy’s first squadron of missile boats, as well as the first missile battles at sea. Abraham is a historian and journalist who has published several books on recent Israeli history. As a reporter, his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, … Continue …

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Netanyahu Condemned Over Gaza Airstrikes, Papua New Guinea Evacuation Rush, Countries Recognize Palestine, China and Japan and S. Korea Unity, and more... 9:46

22d ago9:46

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(0:10): Netanyahu Faces Global Condemnation Over Gaza Airstrikes; UN Calls for Investigation Amid Rising Tensions (2:04): Papua New Guinea Rushes to Evacuate 7,900 as Second Landslide Looms; Over 2,000 Feared Trapped (3:48): Spain, Ireland, Norway Recognize Palestine, Sparking Israeli Backlash and Regional Tensions (5:44): China, Japan, South Korea…

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Netanyahu Admits Gaza Airstrike Mistake, Deadly Storms Claim 21 Lives, Australia Pledges Aid for Landslide Rescue, Cyclone Remal Devastates India, and more... 10:21

23d ago10:21

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Netanyahu Admits "Tragic Mistake" in Gaza Airstrike Killing 45; Global Outcry and Calls for Ceasefire Deadly Storms Ravage Central and Southern U.S., Claiming 21 Lives and Prompting States of Emergency Australia Pledges $2.5M Aid for Papua New Guinea Landslide Rescue Amidst Deadly Crisis Severe Cyclone Remal Devastates India and Bangladesh: 16 Dead…

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Tel Aviv Rocket Attack Escalates, Papua New Guinea Landslide Tragedy, Israeli Strikes Kill 35, Kharkiv Airstrike Sparks Outrage, and more... 9:53

24d ago9:53

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(0:10): Rocket Attack on Tel Aviv Escalates Israel-Gaza Tensions; ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Amid Ceasefire Talks (1:55): Kaolokam Landslide Death Toll Surges to 670 in Papua New Guinea; Australia and Indonesia Offer Aid (3:50): Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Camp Kill 35 Amid UN Court Order to Halt Offensive (5:55): Russian Airstrike on Kh…

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Sea Control 522 - Catastrophe in the Antarctic with Tom Sharpe (Part 2) 27:01

26d ago27:01

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Links 1. "Mayday in Magellan; Leadership Lessons on Flooded HMS Endurance," by Tom Sharpe, Wavell Room, December 16, 2018.By Andrew Frame, Jared Samuelson, Tom Sharpe

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Sea Control 522 – Catastrophe in the Antarctic with Tom Sharpe (Part 2)

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By Jared Samuelson In part 2 of this interview, Tom Sharpe joins the program to discuss his time as Captain of HMS Endurance, when the ship suffered catastrophic flooding and was nearly lost in Antarctic waters. Tom is a freelance communications consultant specializing in managing reputations and capacity building for complex and often contested or…

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Israel Recalls Ambassadors, Avian Flu Crisis Spreads, Live Nation Antitrust Lawsuit, Macron Faces New Caledonia Protests, and more... 11:06

28d ago11:06

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(0:10): Israel Recalls Ambassadors After Spain, Ireland, and Norway Recognize Palestine, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions (2:42): Avian Flu Crisis: H5N1 Spreads from Birds to Livestock, Human Cases Reported in Australia and US (5:16): Live Nation Faces Massive Antitrust Lawsuit: Future of Ticketmaster and Live Events Industry at Stake (6:52): Macron …

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Sea Control 521 - Catastrophe in the Antarctic with Tom Sharpe (Part 1) 28:39

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Links 1. "Mayday in Magellan; Leadership Lessons on Flooded HMS Endurance," by Tom Sharpe, Wavell Room, December 16, 2018. 2. "Sea Control 440 - The Wager with David Grann," CIMSEC, June 29, 2023.By Tom Sharpe, Jared Samuelson, Andrew Frame

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Sea Control 521 – Catastrophe in the Antarctic with Tom Sharpe (Part 1)

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By Jared Samuelson Tom Sharpe joins the program to discuss his time as Captain of HMS Endurance, when the ship suffered catastrophic flooding and was nearly lost in Antarctic waters. Tom is a freelance communications consultant specializing in managing reputations and capacity building for complex and often contested organizations. Prior to this he…

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Countries Recognize Palestine, Tech Giants Boost AI Safety, Russian Satellite Weapon Confirmed, Macron Visits New Caledonia, and more... 10:32

1M ago10:32

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(0:10): Ireland, Norway, and Spain Recognize Palestine Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, Sparking Global Reactions (1:56): Global Tech Giants Pledge to Boost AI Safety at Seoul Summit, Unveil New Risk Guidelines (4:12): Pentagon Confirms Russian Satellite as Space Weapon, Escalating US-Russia Tensions (6:31): Macron in New Caledonia Amid Deadly Unrest; T…

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Singapore Airlines Turbulence Tragedy, ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas, Iran Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims, Trump's lawyer antagonizes judge, and more... 10:09

1M ago10:09

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(0:10): Tragic Turbulence: Singapore Airlines Flight Plummets 6,000 Feet, 1 Dead, Over 30 Injured (2:13): ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders Ignite Global Controversy and Debate on War Crimes (4:07): Iran Mourns as Helicopter Crash Claims President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amid Political Turmoil (5:57): Trump's Lawyer Antagonizes Judge,…

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Iran Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims, ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants, Assange Appeals US Extradition, Taiwan President Inaugurated for Third Term, and more... 9:49

1M ago9:49

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(0:10): Iran Mourns President and Foreign Minister After Fatal Helicopter Crash Amidst Calls for Change (2:01): ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders Over Alleged Gaza War Crimes (4:12): Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal US Extradition Amid Espionage Charges and Free Speech Concerns (6:03): Taiwan's President Lai Inaugurated for …

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Iranian Officials Missing After Crash, Elon Musk debuts Starlink in Indonesia, Netanyahu Faces Public Outcry, Singapore COVID-19 Surge, and more... 9:40

1M ago9:40

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(0:10): Iranian President and Top Officials Missing After Helicopter Crash Near Azerbaijan Border (1:48): Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia, Bringing High-Speed Internet to Remote Regions (3:42): Netanyahu Under Fire: Gantz's Ultimatum and Public Outcry Shake Israeli Leadership Amid Conflict Crisis (5:42): Singapore Faces COVID-19 Surge: 25,…

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Sea Control 520 - Witness to Neptune's Inferno with Dr. David Winkler 26:32

1M ago26:32

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Links 1. Witness to Neptune’s Inferno: The Pacific War Diary of Lieutenant Commander Lloyd M. Mustin, USS Atlanta (CL 51), by David F. Winkler, Casemate, 2024.By Dr. David Winkler, Jim Jarvie, Jared Samuelson

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