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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

The Federal Drive with Terry Gertonprovides expert insights on current events in the federal community.Read more interviewsto keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

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00:13:44

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/18

New fraud tactics are exposing weaknesses in the way government verifies identity. As artificial intelligence makes fake identities more convincing and easier to create, agencies are being forced to rethink systems that were designed for a different kind of threat. Jordan Burris, vice president and head of public sector strategy at Socure, says it's time to start treating identity as critical infrastructure. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:14:32

When military information and financial incentives...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/18

Recent debate over military-related prediction markets has focused attention on who can participate and what they may know before the market does. Some analysts say that combination creates risks that traditional forecasting tools don't present. My guests are Virginia Burger and Janice Luong of the Project on Government Oversight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:12:20

One federal office complex is becoming a test case...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/18

A planning panel has recommended replacing the Forrestal Building and redeveloping the site with a mix of housing, commercial and public uses. The proposal is also raising broader questions about how government measures the long-term value of federal property. Joining me to discuss what's behind the plan and what it could mean for federal real estate are David Winstead of the Public Buildings Reform Board and Diane Sullivan of the National Capital Planning Commission.See Privacy Policy at

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00:59:50

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Friday, Sept....

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/18

Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create fake identities and harder for agencies to tell who's realOne federal office complex is becoming a test case for a larger question: how should government measure the value of the property it owns?When military information and financial incentives meet, a forecasting tool can become something else entirely See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:08:52

The long journey that led to the decision to finally...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/17

The NIH IT Acquisition and Assessment Center, or NITAAC, found there was better than 90% duplication of what it offered and what was already available through IT contract vehicles managed by GSA and NASA.For the first time since NITAAC cancelled CIO-SP4 in February, Ricky Clark, the director of NITAAC, gives Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller exclusive details about what went into the ultimate decision to end this five-year saga. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:09:43

Government agencies are bringing technology companies...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/17

The federal government is under pressure to move capabilities into the field faster. One result is a growing willingness to bring industry, researchers and technology providers into the acquisition process earlier. In this segment of Contractors to Watch, sponsored by JP Morgan, Jeff Stevens, president of ENSCO, explains how companies are finding success with this approach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:39

Winning a government contract may not end scrutiny of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/17

Moving technology into government faster doesn't eliminate the need for accountability. A recent Court of Federal Claims decision kept alive a protest over a Navy software procurement and drew an important distinction between evaluating a proposal and determining whether a bidder may have misrepresented its qualifications. Federal contracting attorney Zach Prince joins me with lessons contractors should take from the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:10:15

In national security technology, some of the most...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/17

For decades, technology transfer usually meant moving inventions out of government laboratories and into the marketplace. Now some small technology companies are heading in the opposite direction, bringing developed technologies to federal labs for testing and validation. That's one of the shifts David Lee and Paige George of the Federal Labs Consortium are watching, and one they hope to build on. They join me now to discuss that change and their upcoming industry forum. See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:51

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Thursday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/17

In national security technology, some of the most important ideas are now arriving at federal labs from outside governmentGovernment agencies are bringing technology companies into the problem-solving process a lot earlierWinning a government contract may not end scrutiny of what a bidder claimed in its proposal See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:07:35

Trump administration’s DRP cost $6.7B last year,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/17

Agencies’ spending on paid administrative leave surged sixfold last year. Those costs were largely due to the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program. But data limitations make it impossible to tell exactly how much was spent, or how much was potentially saved, by the DRP.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:14:26

DIU working to address bottlenecks in working with DoD

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/16

For small and non-traditional businesses that want to do national security work, some of the biggest challenges can be getting security clearances — both for physical spaces, and for people. The Defense Innovation Unit may have some answers in the pipeline. Through an initiative called the Bridge Program, DIU is working to get rid of some of the bottlenecks companies face in working with DoD, including by providing classified infrastructure “as a service.” The organization issued its latest award

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00:05:14

Cyber leaders remind organizations to focus on basics

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/16

Fears about the risks of artificial intelligence continue to dominate conversations in Washington. Those concerns include the potential for AI to enable devastating cyber attacks. But government cyber leaders are urging organizations to focus on basic security practices rather than chasing new tools and technologies. Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:30

People who benefit from a government program often...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/16

Changes to Washington DC's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program sparked a debate about policy. A National Academy of Public Administration working group focused on something different: how the program was actually working for the people living with it. Here to discuss what those conversations revealed is Miles Murphy, senior manager for research and government solutions at the National Academy of Public Administration.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:08:56

Millions of people are doing exactly what...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/16

A new report from the Government Accountability Office looked at workers receiving Medicaid and SNAP and found many are employed, often full time, and frequently work for large employers. We'll discuss what the data show, and what conclusions they do and don't support, with Kathy Larin, Director on the Education, Workforce and Income Security team at the Government Accountability Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:54

Building more homes and building more affordable...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/16

For years, policymakers have searched for ways to make housing more affordable. One think tank argues the problem isn't simply a shortage of homes, but a shortage of affordable starter homes and a housing system that struggles to build them at scale. Here to expand on that proposal is Alex Jacquez, senior vice president of policy, advocacy and research at Groundwork Collaborative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:55:43

The Federal Drive - - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/16

Building more homes and building more affordable homes are not always the same thingPeople who benefit from a government program often know things the people who designed it don'tMillions of people are doing exactly what policymakers say they should do: working. Many still qualify for public assistance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:08:03

OPM details expectations for new RIF rules

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/15

Federal employees’ performance ratings will now be the top consideration during future reductions in force. That’s as a final rule from the Office of Personnel Management takes full force this month. The new regulations mark a significant turning point in the way agencies decide who stays, and who goes, during a RIF.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:11:30

The Pentagon may be rethinking CMMC, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/15

Just as the latest review of CMMC wraps up, the Defense Department appears to be reconsidering parts of how the program will work. We'll get an industry perspective on what contractors should be paying attention to now with Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:10:45

Congress doesn't seem ready to move quickly on AI,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/15

A packed election calendar is limiting what lawmakers can accomplish this fall, even as pressure builds for action on artificial intelligence. We'll get the latest from Capitol Hill and explore how AI is shaping the congressional agenda with Bloomberg Government's Deputy News Director, Loren Duggan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:49:53

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Tuesday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/15

Congress doesn't seem ready to move quickly on AI. The technology may not wait.The Pentagon may be rethinking CMMC, but cybersecurity isn't taking a pause. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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