Maritime in America Ep #64: Unpacking the Economic Consequences of the Jones Act Waiver

The Offshore Briefing Ep #65: The Influence of Big Business Groups

This week, we're discussing The Influence of Big Business Groups. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://bit.ly/44KVLjJ Spotify: https://spoti.fi /3YVY9Az Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShSBMV [https://apple.co/3ShSBMV] Visit us on offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association. #MaritimeinAmericaPodcast #OffshoreBriefing #Offshoreamerica #Offshoremaritime #MaritimeIndustry #JonesAct #EconomicImpact #AmericansforProsperity #shippingcosts #nationalsecurity #foreigninfluence #USeconomy

Maritime in America Ep #64: Unpacking the Economic Consequences of the Jones Act Waiver

In this special edition of Maritime in America, Aaron Smith, Ashley Smith, and Angelle Johnson sit down with shipping expert John McCown to discuss the ongoing Jones Act waiver and what it means for American maritime industries. As former President and CEO of Trailer Bridge, founder of Blue Alpha Capital, and Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy, McCown brings decades of experience and a data-driven perspective to one of the most talked-about issues in shipping today. Together, the group examines whether recent Jones Act waivers have achieved their intended goals, the economic realities behind domestic and foreign-flag shipping, and the broader impacts on fuel prices, U.S. maritime jobs, supply chains, and national security. The conversation explores the facts, data, and long-term consequences shaping the future of America's maritime industry. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders and professionals shaping maritime in America. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@offshoreamerica/podcasts [https://www.youtube.com/@offshoreamerica/podcasts] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18VNNoQ... Visit us at offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association. #MaritimeInAmericaPodcast #OffshoreAmerica #OffshoreMaritime #MaritimeIndustry #JonesAct

Maritime in America Ep #63: 30 Years Inside Maritime: The Industry That Keeps America Moving

For nearly 30 years, Tony Munoz has covered the people, companies, and stories shaping the U.S. maritime industry through The Maritime Executive. In this episode of Maritime in America, Tony joins Aaron Smith, Ashley Smith, and Angelle Johnson to discuss the evolution of the offshore industry, the importance of the Jones Act, and the leadership behind America's maritime sector. From Port Fourchon and offshore energy to shipbuilding, tugboats, and maritime innovation, Tony shares firsthand insights from decades spent documenting the industry's growth and transformation. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders and professionals shaping maritime in America. 🔗 Find us on social media or wherever you listen to podcasts: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/offshoreamerica [https://linktr.ee/offshoreamerica] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offshoreamerica/ [https://www.instagram.com/offshoreamerica/] Facebook: https://bit.ly/4iEY9Mr [https://bit.ly/4iEY9Mr] LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4lWnwMI [https://bit.ly/4lWnwMI] YouTube: https://youtu.be/ikqsYt6zVwk [https://youtu.be/ikqsYt6zVwk] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18VNNoQQuM97w85IRyppPp?si=e9cb4dc7888c4b7d&nd=1&dlsi=9444130f7f8b458e [https://open.spotify.com/show/18VNNoQQuM97w85IRyppPp?si=e9cb4dc7888c4b7d&nd=1&dlsi=9444130f7f8b458e] Visit us at offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association. #MaritimeInAmericaPodcast #OffshoreAmerica #OffshoreMaritime #MaritimeIndustry

The Offshore Briefing Ep #62: Maritime vs Airline & Trucking, Historical Context of Waivers, & SPR

This week, we're discussing Maritime Restrictions vs Airline & Trucking, Historical Context of Waivers, Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://bit.ly/44KVLjJ Spotify: https://spoti.fi /3YVY9Az Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShSBMV [https://apple.co/3ShSBMV] Visit us on offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association. #MaritimeinAmericaPodcast #OffshoreBriefing #Offshoreamerica #Offshoremaritime #MaritimeIndustry #jonesact #maritimeregulations #policyanalysis #strategicpetroleumreserve #governmentpolicy #maritimeeconomics

The Offshore Briefing Ep #61: Hidden Costs of the Jones Act Waiver: Jobs, Investment, and Energy

This week, we're discussing The Hidden Costs of the Jones Act Waiver. Join us every Friday to hear about the latest updates. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://bit.ly/44KVLjJ Spotify: https://spoti.fi /3YVY9Az Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ShSBMV [https://apple.co/3ShSBMV] Visit us on offshoremarine.org for more information about the Offshore Marine Service Association. #MaritimeinAmericaPodcast #OffshoreBriefing #Offshoreamerica #Offshoremaritime #MaritimeIndustry #energypolicy #useconomy #foreignlabor #domesticshipping