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5:21

How Commercial Innovation Can Help the Military Move...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/10/21

As military leaders look for ways to accelerate modernization, Autumn Sand, Managing Director and Defense Portfolio Lead at Accenture Federal Services, says commercial innovation can help the armed forces deliver capabilities at the speed their missions demand. During an interview on Fed Gov Today, Sand explains how the commercial sector's experience with competition, emerging technologies and rapid decision-making can support military readiness.

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7:42

The Navy's AI Strategy Comes Down to One Thing: Speed

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/10/19

The Navy is accelerating its efforts to use artificial intelligence and data across the fleet, but Barry Tanner, Chief Information Officer at the Navy, says the real measure of success is how quickly the service can turn information into action. During an interview on Fed Gov Today, Tanner discusses the Navy's strategy to weaponize data and artificial intelligence, a plan focused on helping sailors and Marines learn, adapt and respond faster than their adversaries.

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8:45

The Future of Crime Fighting: How NCIS Is Using AI...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/10/16

The nature of criminal investigations is changing dramatically. Where investigators once rely primarily on witness interviews, photographs and traditional evidence collection, today's cases involve enormous volumes of digital information that demand new tools, specialized expertise and faster analysis. For Joshua Flowers, Executive Assistant Director of Operational Technology and Cyber Innovation at NCIS, this transformation represents both a challenge and an opportunity.

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9:12

The Navy’s Shipbuilding Problem: Why Faster Contracts...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/10/14

The U.S. Navy wants to build more ships, deliver them faster and strengthen its industrial base. But achieving those goals requires more than new contracts and construction strategies. It demands a fundamental change in how the service plans, designs and executes its shipbuilding programs. Shelby Oakley, director of contracting and national security acquisitions at the Government Accountability Office (GAO), says the Navy is taking a closer look at its longstanding acquisition practices after...

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5:29

AI Won't Fix Bad Cybersecurity: Why Federal Agencies...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/10/12

Richard Breakiron, Senior Strategist for Programs and Cybersecurity for the Federal Sector at Commvault, says strong cyber hygiene, data management and workforce readiness remain essential as organizations introduce increasingly powerful AI capabilities. During an interview on Fed Gov Today, Breakiron reflects on conversations at the Billington CyberSecurity Summit, where military and industry leaders discuss how emerging technologies are changing cybersecurity.

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28:30

AI on Defense: How the Army, DOT and Air Force...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/10/04

The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anytime at FedGovToday.com

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9:30

How the TSP Is Using Technology to Make Retirement...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/30

The Thrift Savings Plan is updating its digital experience to make it easier for participants and beneficiaries to find information and manage their accounts. Jim Kaplan, director of external affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, explains how participant feedback and usage data are shaping a redesigned TSP.gov, virtual assistant Ava and the new Life Events Hub. Kaplan also discusses how the hub brings greater transparency to beneficiary processes and what participants sho...

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10:02

The Army’s Next-Gen Command and Control Push Comes...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/30

GAO’s Alex Winograd joins Fed Gov Today to examine the Army’s push to modernize battlefield communications through C2 Fix and Next Generation Command and Control. Winograd explains how the Army is using an iterative acquisition approach that incorporates soldier feedback and adapts to changing technology and battlefield conditions. But GAO sees challenges ahead, particularly around long-term costs and scheduling. NGC2 cost approximately $3 billion in the most recent fiscal year, and the Army ...

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11:55

Why Federal Agencies Can’t Wait for Perfect...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/28

Federal agencies are rapidly expanding their use of artificial intelligence, but legacy infrastructure, acquisition processes and workforce challenges can complicate adoption. Former FBI CIO Gordon Bitko, now executive vice president for public sector at the Information Technology Industry Council, explains why agencies should focus on practical AI use cases instead of waiting for complete modernization. He discusses using AI to better understand government data, rethinking business processes...

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28:30

NASA Rethinks Acquisition, AI Reshapes the Cloud and...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/28

The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anytime at FedGovToday.com

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13:29

How Federal Agencies Are Rethinking the Fight Against...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/25

Former federal executive Robert Shea joins Fed Gov Today to examine how agencies are changing their approach to fraud prevention. Shea says government has made progress recognizing the scale of the problem, but gaps in identity verification and payment controls remain. He discusses how tools like Do Not Pay, Login.gov and private-sector data verification can help agencies determine eligibility faster without making benefits harder to access. Shea also explores the role of artificial intellige...

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16:52

U.S. & China AI Competition Raises Questions About...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/22

Former Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Director Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan (Ret.) joins Fed Gov Today ahead of a House Select Committee on China hearing focused on the U.S.-China AI competition. Shanahan explains why rapidly advancing frontier AI models are creating new risks and why sustained dialogue between Washington and Beijing could help manage them. He discusses the need for stronger testing, red teaming and independent verification as AI moves into military environments. Shanahan als...

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28:30

Cyber at Machine Speed: How DHS and the Navy Are...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/20

The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anytime at FedGovToday.com

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13:06

The Pentagon’s Unfinished Business: Why Acquisition...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/18

Arnold Punaro argues the Pentagon can learn from the landmark Goldwater-Nichols reforms as it tackles acquisition and management challenges. The retired Marine Corps major general and CEO of The Punaro Group explains why the 1986 reforms successfully reshaped military operations, while parts of the Pentagon’s management structure remain unfinished. Punaro discusses Congress’s role in making reforms permanent, changing incentives across the acquisition workforce and driving cultural change ins...

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11:40

GAO Breaks Down DHS’s $10.7 Billion Contract Savings...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/16

GAO is taking a closer look at billions of dollars in savings claimed by the Department of Homeland Security following hundreds of contract terminations. Chris Currie, Director of Emergency Management and National Preparedness Issues at the Government Accountability Office, explains why canceling a contract does not automatically translate into savings. DHS reported $10.7 billion in savings after terminating or partially terminating 438 contracts, but GAO found the department had actually deo...

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17:28

Former IRS Commissioner’s Three-Word Warning for...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/14

Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says agencies should resist the urge to race toward artificial intelligence productivity gains without first understanding the risks. Werfel, now Executive in Residence at the Johns Hopkins School of Government and Policy, explains why tax may be especially well suited for AI and why that potential makes responsible adoption even more important. He discusses risk registers, hallucinations, autonomous AI behavior and the need for domain-specific frameworks....

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28:30

Inside OPM’s HR Overhaul: Tech Force Expands, AI...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/13

The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anytime at FedGovToday.com

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11:00

The Space Force Has a Commercial Data Problem. The...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/08

The Space Force wants to make greater use of commercial space data, but challenges around awareness, access and acquisition are slowing adoption. Jon Ludwigson, Director of Contracting and National Security Acquisitions at the Government Accountability Office, explains how the Joint Commercial Operations Cell is building a commercial data ecosystem for the military. Ludwigson discusses why commercial capabilities can reduce pressure on expensive government systems, make information easier to ...

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10:34

TSP’s Digital Overhaul: Faster Payments, Stronger...

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/04

The Thrift Savings Plan is rolling out new digital tools designed to make managing retirement accounts easier for participants and their families. TSP Director of External Affairs Jim Kaplan discusses the new Life Events Hub, which allows beneficiaries to report a participant’s death, upload documentation and track the transfer process online. He also outlines upcoming improvements to digital payments, phishing-resistant multifactor authentication and installment payments. Kaplan explains how...

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17:07

Why the Pentagon Can’t Afford to Wait for Quantum

Fed Gov Today ·

2026/09/02

Former Defense Threat Reduction Agency program manager Steve Hoffman joins Fed Gov Today to discuss how the Pentagon can turn emerging technologies into operational capabilities faster. Hoffman explains why quantum technology could reshape sensors, computing and warfare, and why government, industry and academia need to collaborate before breakthroughs arrive. He explores the balance between warfighter demand and technology push, the importance of rapid experimentation and early user feedback...

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