Join us for an insightful episode featuring Rear Admiral Peter Brown, USCG (Ret.), a Senior Fellow for Western Hemisphere Security and Maritime Affairs at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and former Homeland Security Advisor to President Donald Trump.

What’s the real impact of the Jones Act in Hawaii? In this episode, maritime expert and veteran harbor pilot Captain Ed Enos breaks down how the Jones Act supports local jobs, strengthens U.S. national security, and protects America’s supply chains in a non-contiguous state like Hawaii — all while confronting misleading claims about shipping costs and competition.

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Congressman Salud Carbajal joins the American Maritime Podcast to discuss the future of U.S. maritime. From defending the Jones Act and strengthening the Coast Guard to modernizing mariner exams and investing in shipbuilding, he explains why American cargo, ships, and mariners are vital to national security, supply chains, and jobs. Tune in for insights on bipartisan legislation, California’s ports, and how the U.S. can counter China’s maritime ambitions.

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Join us on the American Maritime Podcast as host Jennifer Carpenter welcomes Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. As Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, Rep. Ezell offers insights into the current state and future of American maritime policy.​

In This Episode:

- Championing the Jones Act: Understand his steadfast support for the Jones Act and its significance for U.S. maritime security and economy.​

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- Legislative Priorities: Learn about his key initiatives to strengthen the Coast Guard and enhance maritime infrastructure.​

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- Addressing Foreign Influence: Hear Rep. Ezell's perspective on the European Union's attempts to influence U.S. maritime policies and his response to protect American interests.​

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Tune in for an engaging discussion that delves deep into the challenges and opportunities facing the American maritime industry today. The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. Last year, it won three-quarters of the world’s shipbuilding orders and delivered three ships to the Chinese navy for each ship American shipbuilders completed for the US Navy. This maritime dominance gives China extraordinary power to manipulate vital supply chains.

Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, will join Senior Fellow Michael Roberts to discuss how America’s maritime industry can help counter China’s shipping and shipbuilding dominance.

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the Hudson Institute and is crossposted to the American Maritime Podcast feed with permission.

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On the latest episode of the American Maritime Podcast, Julio Rivera a political strategist and columnist shares his thoughts on the latest attacks against the Jones Act and how President Trump’s administration will impact the maritime industry. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on the future of American shipping and economic resilience.

Read more about the topics discussed:

➡ Protecting American Waterways

➡ The Battle for American Sovereignty: The Jones Act, European Meddling, and the Future of U.S. Industry

➡ American Maritime VOICES

➡ Study Confirms Jones Act Benefits for Puerto Rico

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

In this exclusive interview on December 20, 2024, Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership, joins Stas Margaronis of the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT) to discuss the future of the Jones Act and the 650,000 men and women of American Maritime for 2025.

Carpenter shares insights on AMP's latest developments, her role as President and CEO of the American Waterways Operators, the incoming Trump Administration, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act, and the 2024 Water Resources Development Act. The conversation also covers the growing offshore wind sector, workforce development, the U.S. Coast Guard, and more.

Tune in for a comprehensive look at these vital issues shaping America’s maritime future, today.

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership. This episode was produced by the American Journal of Transportation.

Read the accompanying article HERE: https://www.ajot.com/insights/full/ai-exclusive-interview-with-awos-jennifer-carpenter

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about what federal pilots do from Captain Hank Webster, president of the Associated Federal Pilots & Docking Masters of Louisiana. 

In this episode, learn more about:

- A veterans transition from Military to Maritime

- How the Jones Act tanker fleet operates

- Why we must maintain our shipbuilding & shipping industries

- The role of a federal pilot

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about the International Propeller Club and its grassroots advocacy for American Maritime with the group's president Maria Conatser. 

In this episode, learn more about:

- Maria Conatser's career and growth in the industry

- The importance of the Jones Act

- The latest happenings on our inland waterways with Ingram Barge Company

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.

Tune in to the latest American Maritime Podcast to learn more about some of the recent history of the Jones Act and the latest work by leading American shipyards with John Graykowski. 

In this episode, learn more about:

- John Graykoswki's time as Deputy Maritime Administrator and Acting Maritime Administrator

- What critics get wrong about the shipyard industrial base

- How the Jones Act supports American shipbuilding

- Philly Shipyard's order book and new projects

The American Maritime Podcast is a part of the Big Whig Podcasts network and is made with the support of the American Maritime Partnership.