Maritime Nation

Maritime Nation dives deeply into the policy challenges facing America’s sea services and the role of the United States as a sea power on the global stage. We look forward to providing you with top-notch analysis on the most pressing security challenges by joining in conversation with key experts and practitioners. Learn more about the Center at: https://centerformaritimestrategy.org/

Maritime Nation is a news podcast hosted by Center for Maritime Strategy, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Center for Maritime Strategy hosts Maritime Nation, a news show with 53 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  The Fleet America Never Built and The Future of SMRs; Featuring Captain Stephen Carmel

  Aug 4, 202646 minS5

  What does a decommissioned nuclear-powered merchant ship tell us about the future of American maritime power? In this episode of Maritime Nation, Admiral James Foggo and Dr. Steve Wills sit down again with Captain Stephen Carmel aboard the NS Savannah, the world's first nuclear-powered merchant vessel. The conversation spans the full arc of America's maritime industrial challenge. The Savannah was ahead of her time in 1959. The question this episode asks is whether American policy is finally ready to catch up. Season 5 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Johnson Group Defense.

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  Episode #7

  A Conversation with Bill Toti, Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy

  Jul 17, 202653 minS5

  This episode of Maritime Nation features a conversation with Acting Under Secretary of the Navy William Toti moderated by ADM James Foggo, USN (ret.), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy. The discussion will explore leadership, strategy, and the future of U.S. maritime power, with reflections on national security decision-making and the challenges facing the Navy and broader maritime enterprise.Season 5 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Johnson Group Defense.

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  Episode #6

  Learning from Allied Foreign Shipyards | Pier Review Study

  Jun 16, 202658 minS5

  This podcast marks the culmination of the Center for Maritime Strategy’s Allied Maritime Industrial Base study, a year-long effort engaging U.S. allies and partners to take a hard look at the state of global shipbuilding power. Drawing on firsthand insights from government leaders, industry executives, and leading experts, the study examines where allied maritime industry is strong, where it is strained, and lessons for the United States on how to adapt to meet the demands of strategic competition. Season 5 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Jonathan Group Defense.

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  Episode #5

  Fireside Chat with Acting Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Hung Cao

  May 27, 202642 minS5

  ADM James Foggo, USN (ret.) sits down with Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to discuss his journey becoming a U.S. Citizen, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and now acting secretary of the Navy. Plus the two reflection on national security decision-making and the challenges facing the Navy and broader maritime enterprise.Season 5 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Johnson Group Defense.

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  Episode #4

  Fireside Chat with Secretary Braithwaite | Live at Sea-Air-Space 2026

  Apr 23, 202643 minS5

  The Center for Maritime Strategy hosts a fireside chat with The Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite, 77th Secretary of the Navy and former Ambassador to Norway, and Admiral James Foggo, USN (Ret.), Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy. The discussion will explore leadership, strategy, and the future of U.S. maritime power, with reflections on national security decision-making and the challenges facing the Navy and broader maritime enterprise. Season 5 of Maritime Nation is produced in partnership with Johnson Group Defense.

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