Gene Moran in the Media
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As a retired senior naval officer, Gene offers an incomparable breadth and depth of expertise. He served his country for 24 years in the Navy, operationally commanding ships at sea, and working in Washington D.C. Gene advised the senior most decision makers of the Department of Defense and Congress. Representing the Navy to the House and Senate, Gene supported and led global Congressional delegations in support of international ministerial activities.
Gene has 10+ years operating as a highly successful independent consultant, lobbyist and advisor. The extent of his impact has seen Gene’s policy initiatives implemented by Congress (in law), The President (in Executive Order), and the Executive branch (in agency policy and contracts).
You can view Gene’s recent media features below:
Reopening The Strait of Hormuz
Gene discusses transit and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Defense Experts Break Down Trump’s Nuclear Sub Move
Gene weighed in on the president’s recent submarine move, as traditionally, patriot missile batteries, aircraft carriers, and B-52 bombers are repositioned.
Trump lifts veil on US submarines in warning shot to Kremlin in 'clever' repositioning move
Gene discusses the president’s recent submarine move movements with Fox News Media.
Concerns emerge four-star general reduction could be ‘loyalty test’
Gene discusses concerns that the reduction of four-star generals in the U.S. military may serve as a political loyalty test, reflecting a broader trend of politicization within national security agencies.
Support Our Coast Guard: A Call to Invest in America's Most Overlooked Maritime Force
Gene discusses greater investment in the U.S. Coast Guard, highlighting its vital but underfunded role in national security and maritime safety.
The U.S. Approach to Iran’s Nuclear Deal
Gene discusses the latest developments and the risks of short-term, transactional foreign policy.
Trump's sights set on Iran after US airstrikes decimate more than 30 Houthi targets
Gene discusses the nuclear and regional stability threat posed by Iran.
Donald Trump Promised to Bring Peace to Middle East. Here's How It's Going
Gene weighs in on the latest developments in the Middle East and what they signal for U.S. defense policy.
Who is Daniel 'Razin' Caine? Air Force general tapped for top advisor role in Pentagon upheaval
Gene weighs in on Trump’s top military advisor.
Is the DOGE a threat to national security?
Gene discusses DOGE, the DoD, and global issues.
Zelensky Says War Will 'End Sooner' With Donald Trump as President
Gene weighs in on the credentials of Trump’s cabinet nominations.
Trump and Hegseth on collision course with senior military leaders
Gene discusses the potential removal of senior military leaders.
Ukraine Dealt Triple Blow by Incoming Trump Admin
Gene weighs in on Trump’s criticism of U.S. military aid for Ukraine, and his cabinet nominations this week.
Trump's Pentagon pick stokes fears of 'woke' generals purge
Gene discusses how a perceived political takeover of the military could lead to a mass exodus.
A KNX Radio in Los Angeles Interview: Where We Stand Post-2024 Election
Gene discusses the his predictions on how Trump will handle the United States’ involvement in outgoing international conflicts.
A WTOP Radio in Washington, D.C. Interview: Where We Stand Post-2024 Election
Gene discusses the state of current military conflicts abroad and how the recent U.S. election will affect them in the near future.
How Donald Trump Winning Would Impact China, Russia, Iran and North Korea
On the eve of the election, some comments to Newsweek on what Trump’s approach with Iran might consider
Federal Contracting Bidding Trends in an Election Changeover Year
Marcia Watson, Larry Allen, and Gene Moran discuss the potential impacts of political changes on government contracting.
Our Sea Services Need Us
Who could miss the spectacular performance of our US Navy ships deployed to the eastern Mediterranean and Red Seas during this past year? Dozens of ships from the Ford, Eisenhower, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt Battle Groups, along with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group variously layered in, showed up, and executed flawlessly.
The nuclear sites, military bases and oil terminals in Israel's cross-hairs: How IDF could target Islamic Republic's crucial infrastructure in revenge strikes amid fears it could have ten nukes by April
Gene weighs in on the conflict between Israel and Iran after Iran’s ballistic missile attack on the first of October.
Gene Moran Interviewed on KNX-LA
Gene Moran comments with KNX Wednesday on the evolving story of distributed exploding pagers. Is supply chain warfare a thing and the psychological impact of no-notice surprise attacks.
BBC Radio - Sunday with Steven Rainey
Gene Moran, US national security advisor, tells Steven how history may come to judge Joe Biden and the problems on a global scale that await the next president. (interview at 10:00 – 22:20)
Gene Moran Interviewed on WTOP News
Gene Moran comments with WTOP on the unfolding Israeli conflict and the U.S. interests
How To Win Friends And Influence People In The Age Of Social Media
Are you influential? Gene Moran’s comments on the subject in Forbes.
National security expert discusses how Iran might react to Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
Gene Moran’s recent interview with CNBC on US military and diplomatic engagement abroad amid heightened tensions and threats of response.
Gene Moran Interviewed on KNX-LA
Gene Moran comments on linking Vladimir Putin’s calculations of the prisoner exchange to the presidential race.
Iran seeks revenge on Israel, sparking fears of all-out war
Gene is quoted by The Hill when discussing his thoughts on the recent conflict betweeen Iran and Isreal.
Politically High-Tech with Elias - From D-Day to Cybersecurity: Insights from Gene Moran
Gene sheds light on the federal approach to national defense, the convoluted flow of modern information, and the ongoing struggle to establish factual consensus.
Gene Moran Interviewed on KNX-LA
Gene Moran gives insight on the current situations with Russia, Cuba, Ukraine and China.
How an Iranian-Backed Militia Ties Down U.S. Naval Forces in the Red Sea
Gene Moran weighs in on the hundreds of attacks Yemen’s Houthis have launched, and American military officials see no end in sight.
Gene Moran on How the U.S. Honors Fallen Military Members
Retired Navy Captain Gene Moran talked about how the U.S. military honors America’s fallen soldiers.
The Afterburn Podcast
Episode 94 @AfterburnPodcast with host John “Rain” Waters and guest, retired U.S. Navy Captain Gene Moran. Capt (Ret) Moran, is a renowned national security expert and founder of Capitol Integration.
Gene Moran on KCBS Radio in San Francisco
Gene gives his opinion on the situation in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and the potential of a mass migration to the United States.
Charting the Course: Gene Moran's Strategic Voyage from Navy to Capitol Hill
In the complex world of Washington, D.C., where important decisions about policy and innovation are made, Gene Moran, PhD, stands out and commands attention.
Facing the Storm: America's Geopolitical Vulnerabilities
Former U.S. Navy Capt, Author & National Security Expert Gene Moran discusses the very real threats we face from China, Russian and beyond.
Gene Moran on U.S. Against Iran-Backed Targets
Retired Navy Captain Gene Moran talked about the military strategy behind the U.S. strikes against Iran-backed targets in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen and whether they’ve been effective.
Coffee-Time-Again: Gene Moran 2nd interview
This is my second interview with Gene. He is a former Naval Commander, with 20+years experence and worked in the Pentagon. He knows and understands about what is going on with the government, and the Military/Industrial complex, plus the reasons of the election problems.
US Tries to Persuade Shippers to Sail Red Sea Despite Houthi Attacks
The US military is trying to reassure shipping companies that a multinational force is making it safe to sail through the Red Sea and Suez Canal even though attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels
BREAKING: Trump BARRED From Colorado Ballot
The Colorado State Supreme Court tries to remove Donald Trump from the ballot for insurrection; the media react with exultation to the idea of Trump being disqualified from the presidency; and Democrats blame Texas Governor Greg Abbott for a five-year-old migrant dying in Chicago.
Red Sea shipping blockages are 'completely unacceptable': Cpt. Gene Moran
Retired Navy ship Cpt. Gene Moran examines the impact of vessels that forced to found alternate routes around the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks.
U.S. Leads Bid to Secure Red Sea, but Shipping Firms Remain on Edge
Hours after the U.S. announced a multinational task force to protect commercial traffic through the Red Sea, shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk said it would send its vessels around the Cape of Good Hope in southern Africa instead.
Politically High-Tech with Elias - Interview with Government Consultant and Lobbyist Gene Moran
This interview will uncover on some facts that are not known like the number of them, how to engage with government official effectively and healthy perspective on Military Industrial Complex.
The Israel-Hamas war may continue longer than we all think
KNX Chief Correspondent Charles Feldman goes In Depth into the Israel-Hamas war and how it might last a long time. Gene Moran is an author and former Senior Naval Officer. He escorted U.S. Congressional delegations for several years across the Middle East.
Unmasking America's National Security Threats: Cyber Security, Immigration, Military Ft. Gene Moran
In the newest episode of the podcast we bring on Gene Moran to discuss America’s National Security. America may be the most powerful country in the world but we can’t be ignorant about potential threats across the world. Countries like China, Russia, North Korea and more are constantly on the move to overthrow the power of the United States of America.
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions through Language, Leverage, and Leadership by Alan Weiss, Gene Moran
Even senior people, business owners, and board members are unaware of the nuances of influence on a daily basis. They think in a straight line and try to “strike deals,” use hierarchical power, make “trade-offs,” or bargain as if at a flea market.
Adapting The Government and Military 22 Years After 9-11-01 With Dr. Gene Moran
Thank you to Dr. Gene Moran, founder and President of Capitol Integration, for giving an eye-openng look into how defense contracts with the Government work as well as his eye-witness account of 9/11 being at the Pentagon as it was being attacked 22 years ago.
Understanding The Business of Defense Lobbying with Gene Moran
In the episode of The KAJ Masterclass LIVE, gain Insight into the World of Defense Lobbying with Leading Defense Lobbyist Gene Moran.
Understanding The Business of Defense Lobbying with Gene Moran
In this episode, Teresa connects with Gene Moran to discuss the key to success in government contracting. They discuss how Gene careers as an active duty Naval Officer, lobbyist, and consultant relate to his current line of work.
Gene Moran, President of Capitol Integration, is a leader par excellence. Described by clients as “knowledgeable and trustworthy,” Gene has over 20 years of experience preparing and implementing successful federal engagements leading to tangible funding and policy outcomes.
My work is singularly focused on helping clients achieve dramatic funding and policy outcomes in Washington, DC that advance the objectives of both the client and our government: Gene Moran (of Capitol Integration) said while speaking with The Silicon Review
Transitioning from a military career to the corporate world can be a fraught process. In addition to networking their way into new professional circles and learning new cultural mores, veterans need to find an answer to the most fundamental question: what career will best suit them?
There are three categories of lobbying in the defense industry: those who lobby; those who lobby but don’t think they lobby; and those who have no real awareness of how lobbying could help them.
You can make it so - Guest: Gene Moran - special year end edition
In a special Year End Edition of our You Can Make It So Podcast we welcome Gene Moran, to discuss – his latest book – Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions Through Language, Leverage, and Leadership, co-written with Alan Weiss
She Talks Business with Special Guest Gene Moran
In this week’s episode, you’ll get to listen in on a powerful conversation about how your services can make a significant impact in the life of someone else.
There are three categories of lobbying in the defense industry: those who lobby; those who lobby but don’t think they lobby; and those who have no real awareness of how lobbying could help them.
Pitching The Big Top with Gene Moran
In this episode Richard C. Howard speaks with Gene Moran author of “Pitching the Big Top: How to Master the Three Ring Circus of Federal Sales”.
Commentary: It’s Time to Re-Open the People’s House
No matter one’s political ideology, we can be confident that the legislation Congress considers and passes for fiscal year 2022 policy and spending will be less than it could have been. Why? Because the inputs were substandard and we mostly just went through the motions to get to an outcome.
Businesses Must Embrace Ethical Lobbying If They Want To Benefit From Government Spending
Supporters of increased Federal spending believe it will help the economy recover and fuel a small business boom. That can only happen if small businesses can understand and access Federal government contracts. Almost all of them don’t and can’t, because they don’t lobby the government.
Increased Federal Spending Can Signal Opportunity for Business
While the US government tries to combat federal debt, manage inflation, and reach consensus on myriad issues, many business owners and executives will be concerned about the economic fallout.
The 3 Ring Circus of Federal Sales℠ with Gene Moran
Gene explains the process of understanding, starting, connecting, making and strengthening your case, and the step by step how-to of becoming a vendor to the federal government.
“FOR THE PEOPLE ACT” WORTH WATCHING
The legislation revisits various nagging issues with a history
of confounding regulation and policy efforts, including voting
rights and access, campaign finance, lobbying, financial disclosure requirements, and various ethics rules applicable to all three government branches.
SPINNING SPIR GRANTS INTO ‘GOLD’ REQUIRES MIDAS TOUCH
For startups, winning a small business grant is a cause of celebration, but its only the beginning of a long road.
How to Sell More to the Federal Government
If you think of the federal government as an industry, then it is one of the top ten industries in America.
Gene Moran on How His Book Transformed His Business
We published his #1 Amazon bestselling book, Pitching the Big Top: How to Master the 3-Ring Circus of Federal Sales®, last year and are publishing his second book next year. Why is he doing two books, you ask? Well, you won’t have to ask once you listen to this episode.
A Discussion of Advocacy in Washington, DC
Join us with Kitty McGowan, U.S. Superyacht Association President, along with her guest Gene Moran of Capitol Integration. We will be gaining understanding the process of lobbying in U.S. politics, how it works, why it makes a difference, and how it can accelerate outcomes in Washington D.C. and impact your bottom line.
Fear & Leadership During COVID-19
Tune in to hear Gene and Loree discuss his approach to leadership as well as the differences in leadership in the military versus the civilian world. Their conversation evolves as they cover topics on how leadership has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the surprisingly important role that fear plays in any kind of leadership position.
How to Master The 3-Ring Circus of Federal Sales®
Federal Access Podcast sat down with bestselling author Gene Moran to discuss How to Master the 3-Ring Circus of Federal Sales®. When you step into the government market, you quickly learn that it doesn’t operate like a traditional business.
Who’s Your Federal Customer?
To win government contracts, you first need to understand who you’re selling to—and where that money is coming from. A primer on who is your Federal customer.
Thriving Through Ambiguity
Successfully Navigating the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic. Thirty steps your business can take today to be prepared for future success.
Fear of the ‘L’ Word Affecting Bottom Lines
See Gene’s recent article in National Defense magazine on conducting business in Washington, DC.
Worst ‘Toxic Leadership’ in 20 Years Costs Leader Her Status and Rewards
Her name and career are in reputation crisis. What happened?
The Shape of the Federal Sale
A simple tool to help the business development and sales teams communicate the totality of their status as the process unfolds.
