Podcasts about federal drive

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ARPA‑H is testing a model to make research faster, more repeatable, and less dependent on where or with whom you workA lot of health AI isn't where you think it is and it's not overseen the way you might expect The people who rely on Medicaid helped design a plan to curb fraud without putting their own care at riskSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves there Federal hiring problems may start with how the jobs are defined What looks like stability in today's workforce may actually be caution, as more people choose to stay put in an uncertain economySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe government wants more of your seafood to come from U.S. waters and it's standing up a new office to help make that happen A long-running federal river program delivers real returns, but now it's on the chopping block The systems that keep water flowing are more connected than ever and more exposed to cyber risks than most people realizeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton After a marathon markup, the House has shaped its version of the NDAA, but the final outcome is still very much in play Congress and multiple administrations keep coming back to one idea, use more fixed‑price contracts to control costs and improve outcomes. But putting that into practice is more complicated than it sounds When agencies are under pressure to move quickly and enforce the rules, they still have to document how they make decisions, and one recent case suggests SBA didn'tSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Congress makes headway on ICE and CBP funding, but not much else There's a new temporary selection to lead U.S. intelligence and it's a good moment to look at what that job demands and how the process works A proposed NDA for federal employees is drawing attention to how information moves inside government and who feels safe sharing itSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton CMMC has moved from planning to enforcement and contractors are feeling it When it comes to inflation, playing it safe isn't always the safest investment moveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Getting from a patent to a product is still where many ideas get stuck Building more missile defense capability means rebuilding the industrial base behind it New research suggests some of the states most closely tied to the federal government may not be the ones you expectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Helping disaster survivors recover is one of FEMA's most visible missions. A new GAO review looks at how well that assistance actually lines up with what survivors need on the ground Telehealth expanded quickly, oversight is still catching up Two changes moving through the House would reshape how agencies buy, from who gets a shot to how fast decisions get madeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton There's more AI activity inside federal agencies than ever before, but the results aren't always easy to see A simpler way to file taxes ran into a complicated system around it Retirement changes the rules for your portfolio, what worked while you were building savings can start to create real risk once you begin drawing it downSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe to-do list for Congress is filled with regular, and not so regular, order The Coast Guard has plenty of tools to assess waterway risk, the challenge is making them work together Fraud detection is getting more data‑driven and the Justice Department is raising expectations for how that work gets doneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe same data that's out there about you can also be used against you and now it is For military families, the pressure isn't just external, it shows up at home As AI reshapes work, a new program is showing what it takes to keep upSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonNASA is testing a faster way to recruit top engineering talent inside the federal hiring guardrails Even as agencies try to bring in new talent, a lot of current employees are making tough decisions about pay, retirement and whether to stay Federal financial management has always been a no‑fail mission, the past year has added new pressure to a workforce already stretched across competing demandSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Even as a legal challenge unfolds, a new DEI order for federal contractors is already being enforced through the contracting proces .DoD's ability to protect classified information held by its contractors depends on a system under growing strain Some of the most important parts of disaster response happen long before anything goes wrong and often with help from contractorsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe federal watchdog system was built to be independent by design, a former inspector general tells us why that design still matters Existing ethics laws weren't written with prediction markets in mind A week that didn't end the way Congress plannedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Memorial Day, and coming up today on "The Best of The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton," A military widow turned profound loss into a decade of service. Now she's receiving high honorsA PCS move can test a family's finances, routines and support systems all at once A military family is sharing lessons from their decades‑long journey with autismSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Cyber isn't just about defense anymore. Governments increasingly assume they'll use offensive cyber tools as part of state power Even as AI gets better at finding digital weak spots, it doesn't eliminate the human role in cyber conflictSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Having expertise doesn't always mean the system knows what to do with it After a tough year for federal senior executives, new leadership at SEA is looking at what comes next A PCS move can test a family's finances, routines, and support systems all at onceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Getting the rules right early can shape both safety and growth of emerging technologies The administration is leaning on the Defense Production Act to shape supply chains through federal support, not mandates Some of the biggest cyber risks to the military don't start inside government networksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Growth across federal contractors averaged about 15% in 2025, according to Deltek's latest Clarity report, but that growth is showing up alongside new pressure on margins, controls and visibility Federal contractors are doing more than delivering programs, they're helping the government respond when conditions change quickly Challenging a GAO protest stay override may be getting clearer, but not any easierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A tied vote, a stalled reconciliation package and big questions about how laws actually get finished Reorganization plans can look clean on paper and turn out far messier in real life The IRS's service picture may be improving, but taxpayers are still running into real frictionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" Environmental change can turn rare risks into immediate problems and the Army Corps of Engineers is stepping in to manage the consequences “Testing new technology is one thing, making it work in the field and getting people to trust and use it is another Some of the most important environmental policy work doesn't happen in legislation it shows up in how agencies act, spend and measure resultsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on "The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton" The Army is testing whether rail networks can carry medical evacuation in modern warfare What happens to the human body when missions become longer, more demanding and harder to support from Earth? As federal missions grow more complex, technology transfer is getting a credential meant to sustain expertise and credibility over timeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Managing disaster risk is about how risk is understood, priced and communicated across the system The size of the federal grants system is well known, how well it's set up to manage that scale is another question Receiving federal funds now comes with a different kind of risk calculus for granteesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonIf you feel unsure about retirement, you're asking the right question Innovation has expanded choice in consumer finance, but it's also exposed limits in how well regulation keeps up and who ends up bearing the risk Fixed‑price contracts assume stable requirements. Federal missions rarely cooperate, and the friction between the two is back in focusSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton From the battlefield to the benefits system: how government decisions during war echo long after service ends Veterans have seen this story before and they're paying close attention to what comes nextCongress is heading into a busy legislative stretch, even as larger questions hang over its futureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonWhat does the FCC have to do with cyber security? You can buy better tools, but that alone won't get you to perfect cyber securitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Public Service Recognition Week often thanks people for what they do. This year, one national effort is asking something harder: how the country understands public service in the first place A new executive order makes fixed‑price, performance‑based contracts the default across the federal government Customer experience modernization sounds straightforward, until agencies try to execute itSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Public Service Recognition Week comes at an uneasy moment for the federal workforce after cuts, restructuring and tighter performance rules. So what does “recognition” actually mean right now? For a lot of employees, recognition isn't about awards, it's about trust, respect and whether their work still matters day to day A conversation with a 2026 Sammies awardee whose federal research reshaped an entire industrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton An IBM settlement is reshaping how contractors look at DEI compliance For some new retirees, the paperwork may be done, but the money still hasn't arrived Public Service Recognition Week is about honoring federal work as it exists now, this year's Sammies tell that story in a different waySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on 'The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton'Congress already strips pensions for some crimes, a new bill would expand the list In government, offering your best professional advice doesn't guarantee it will be taken or that it will be risk‑free A vote doesn't always bring closure on Capitol Hill, why some of Congress's biggest fights don't really end when the gavel comes downSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A court ruling protected the Institute for Museum and Library Services, but the fight isn't over Markets have felt shaky for months, but the returns tell a very different story How shared experience plays a role in helping people reset under sustained stressSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Extreme weather is forcing federal agencies to rethink who bears the risk when long‑term cleanup work is overwhelmed Cutting contracts can promise quick savings, the harder question is where the cost actually landsFor families with loved ones behind bars, missing information often means carrying risks they can't see or controlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Some of the federal government's most trusted public data tools aren't being maintained the way they once were Good policy still depends on numbers the public can trust and on systems built to sustain them Fraud doesn't always slip through the cracks, sometimes it walks straight through the front door of a federal programSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Unpaid bills at DHS are testing how long critical homeland security missions can hold Modernizing preparedness law means asking whether long‑standing systems are built to last over time Around the world, governments are adapting to sustained pressure and not waiting for stability to returnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When Congress focuses on one big fight, something else usually stalls A court decision has strengthened the CFPB's footing as debates over its future continue Updating aviation consumer protections is one piece of a broader question about how the federal government prepares for large‑scale travel and tourism demandsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new strategic plan signals how the Office of Special Counsel sees its responsibilities evolving over the next five years The outcome of one lawsuit could shape how future FBI investigations are handled Two Pentagon workforce decisions are raising new concerns about capacity and consentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The real challenge with AI and advanced computing is closing the gap between where the technology exists and who can actually use it Quantum computing is a national priority, but who's actually in charge? A major environmental decision is now locked in, with lingering questions about the process behind itSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Budgets don't just fund programs. They tell the workforce and industry what the government values most Political transitions test how disciplined contractors really are about risk, compliance and decision‑makingSometimes even a solid argument isn't enough to save a bid protestSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Congress is building a path to resolution for DHS, even as it opens the next appropriations cycle Congress is often treated like an abstract institution, but it's also a workplace, with real security pressures and family realities The rising cost of security is reshaping who can run for office — and how campaigns operateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A new digital catalog is changing how the public can engage with America's overseas war memorials and records ARPA‑H's “1 Cure” program is betting that smarter design can expand cancer care to more people, fasterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Many former federal employees are navigating the job market for the first time in years and finding that networking looks and feels different than they remember A proposed federal personnel shift could chill whistleblowers long before anyone gets fired A big refund feels good, but getting more of your money throughout the year may feel betterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton As the Department of Labor faces intense scrutiny over fraud and oversight, its new inspector general is bringing a law‑enforcement mindset to the job GAO finds most of the Pentagon's joint bases are falling short of facility sustainment goals, raising new questions about readiness and accountabilitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton New technology is changing how federal agencies use personal data and this week, new tools aim to show what responsible use should really look like As federal agencies rethink how data moves, they're also rethinking how ideas move, especially from the lab to policymakers Big ideas and big missions still live or die on budgets and contracts, and this year's request raises some important questions about executionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton After a two‑week recess, Congress is back in Washington with a crowded spring agenda and several unfinished fights waiting on the Hill Apportionments rarely make headlines, but they play a decisive role in how Congress's funding decisions are actually carried out. New analysis is drawing attention to patterns that warrant closer oversight Artificial intelligence may offer federal financial managers something they've long lacked: real visibility across programs and paymentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Artemis II is showing how federal education and operational experience come together in space The Washington DC metro region continues to stand out for regional job losses and new Brookings data shows the recovery still hasn't materialized Health‑coverage decisions in retirement can shape when and how federal retirees tap their moneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton GSA spent more than $100 million on building studies, but an inspector general audit found the agency lacked a consistent way to track whether that work informed decisions HUD's first‑year reset on fair‑housing guidance is reshaping how landlords, owners, and local governments navigate federal housing rules Small businesses are navigating one of the most turbulent federal contracting environments in decades and the SBA Office of Advocacy is here to helpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Federal transparency has improved on paper—but GAO says key gaps still undermine accountability and program integrity From AI to DEI to national security, congressional oversight is widening and more agencies are being asked to explain how decisions get made DOGE's Medicaid data experiment adds a new player to healthcare fraud enforcement, the publicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton OMB's latest IT memo echoes years of policy, but signals some important shifts agencies can't ignore The CAS Board is carrying out a congressional mandate with comments now open The administration's new cyber strategy bets that coordination, not regulation, drives better security outcomesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The President's budget landed on Capitol Hill last week, but left plenty of unanswered questions. We'll take a closer look at how Congress is navigating the budget moment Year after year, the same financial weaknesses keep showing up in the government's books Federal government shutdowns have become routine, but their impact on public safety is anything but routineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.