The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:06:43

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

In just a few weeks, tens of thousands of career federal employees could lose their civil service protections. Positions that get converted to the new Schedule Policy/Career will no longer have the ability to appeal an adverse action or termination. But additional guidance is out, showing some other benefits employees might lose if they are reclassified. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:07

A system meant to reduce prison recidivism can’t do...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

GAO found the Bureau of Prisons struggling with timely assessments and unreliable program data, making it harder to know whether incarcerated people are getting the programming the First Step Act requires. Add in delays applying earned time credits, and the whole recidivism‑reduction strategy wobbles. GAO’s Gretta Goodwin joins me to talk about the risks and the fixes. 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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00:10:38

When we look at USPS only through a profit lens, we...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

New research from Brookings shows that rural counties with stronger access to post offices have more small‑business activity, even when broadband and other factors are the same. That suggests the postal network is doing far more economic heavy lifting than policymakers assume. We’ll dig into the findings with Elena Patel, co-director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center and a senior fellow in the Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:11

A medical breakthrough that sounds like science...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

For patients waiting on transplants, the gap between supply and need has always been measured in lives. ARPA‑H’s new program aims to close that gap entirely by pursuing bioprinted organs that don’t require a donor and don’t trigger rejection. It’s a bold bet on what medicine could look like next, and we'll explore the details with the Program Manager of the PRINT program, Ryan Spitler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:53:48

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/11

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A medical breakthrough that sounds like science fiction is on the horizon: printing organs that could match any patient, on demand When we look at USPS only through a profit lens, we miss the economic engine sitting in plain sight A system meant to reduce prison recidivism can’t do its job if the inputs are wrong 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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00:08:02

Army prepares to debut “generational” change in the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Next week, the Army plans to debut what’s meant to be a “generational” change in the way it provides food to soldiers. At Fort Hood, Texas, the service plans to launch its new “campus style” dining concept, a model that could eventually replace legacy dining facilities around the world. But to do it at just one installation, the Army had to overcome some significant bureaucratic and acquisition hurdles. If it’s successful, the service will need to figure out how to remove those hurdles entirely

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00:10:08

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

The Trump administration’s newly finalized “Schedule F” policy is making big headlines. But there are also several other significant changes coming for the federal workforce. Three recent proposals look to give the Office of Personnel Management more authority, something that could bring significant changes for employees. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:46:52

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton After a tough year for federal employees, how do leaders still on the job keep their teams motivated and moving toward better performance? Turning a lifetime of savings into a steady retirement paycheck takes more than a rule of thumb The rules of federal buying are being rewritten, and everyone is feeling the shift 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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00:11:03

Turning a lifetime of savings into a steady...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Federal employees spend decades learning how to save, but far less time learning how to draw those savings down safely. From balancing pension, Social Security, and TSP withdrawals to avoiding early‑retirement missteps, distribution planning is its own discipline. We break down how to build a reliable monthly paycheck in retirement with Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors. 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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00:12:09

After a tough year for federal employees, how do...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

Dave Lebryk has spent a career leading teams through calm and crisis across the federal government. Now, after stepping away from public service, he’s watching former colleagues shoulder one of the toughest years in recent memory. We’ll tap into his perspective on how leaders still on the job keep themselves grounded, keep their teams motivated, and keep pushing for better performance even when the system is strained. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:46

The rules of federal buying are being rewritten, and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/10

The landscape of government buying is shifting, with one agency already showing real savings after moving to a new government‑wide cloud purchasing approach. At the same time, the collapse of a major technology contract vehicle is sending agencies and vendors looking for new paths forward. And as small‑business rules get a closer look, many firms are discovering requirements they didn’t realize applied to them. We’ll break down what all of this means with former GSA Administrator, Emily Murphy. See

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00:10:00

VA looks to get new Electronic Health Record system...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to get the rollout of a new multi-billion-dollar Electronic Health Record back on track, after pausing the project for three years. The VA is planning for its new EHR from Oracle-Cerner to go live at 13 sites in 2026. It'll start with four sites in Michigan in April. Unlike previous deployments, the upcoming go-lives to take place in waves. Since 2023 the project has been on pause while the VA addressed outages and productivity declines at sites that

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00:08:43

Five updates on the Trump admin’s cybersecurity agenda

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

The Trump administration is preparing to roll out several major cybersecurity policy updates in the coming weeks and months. At the top of the list is a new national cybersecurity strategy. But there are several other cyber developments worth watching. For more on that, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. 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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00:10:20

A new Pentagon‑funded study is testing whether...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

The Defense Department is backing a new study to see whether an autonomous oxygen system can help medics deliver safer, more precise care in the field. The University of Colorado Anschutz team will test the O2matic technology in real prehospital settings to see if it can lighten medics’ workload, conserve oxygen, and improve survival in both military and civilian emergencies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:53:25

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA new Pentagon‑funded study is testing whether autonomous oxygen therapy can take lifesaving care out of a medic’s hands and put it into an intelligent system, changing how patients are treated in the most dangerous and remote environmentsWashington talks a lot about regulations—but rarely about how the regulators themselves operateA pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on DHS funding and lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown

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00:10:32

A pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

With just five days left before the DHS continuing resolution runs out, lawmakers are weighing a mix of short‑term fixes and longer‑shot options to keep the department open. Those talks are unfolding alongside a crowded agenda that includes the SAVE Act, questions about crypto and banking, and the launch of a new Federal Workforce Caucus. We’ll also look at what upcoming oversight hearings could mean for the funding debate with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:47

Washington talks a lot about regulations, but rarely...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/09

A new paper argues that the real action inside multimember commissions isn’t in public votes or partisan balance; it’s in the internal mechanics that shape every regulatory outcome. Here to unpack how these bodies actually function, why their design matters more than ever, and what’s at stake as legal and political pressures mount is assistant professor of law in the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, Todd Phillips. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:09:18

Trump administration could pour trillions into Golden...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

A fiscal watchdog group says the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative could cost as much as $3.6 trillion over the next 20 years, far exceeding the White House’s projected $175 billion. The group also argues the effort faces “insurmountable” technical hurdles and that it is likely that Golden Dome will simply not work. For more, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Gabe Murphy, policy analyst at Taxpayers for Common Sense.See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:46

Trump administration advances plan to strip job...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Tens of thousands of career federal employees will soon be made easier to fire. That's after Office of Personnel Management issued a final rule on “Schedule Policy/Career.” Once fully implemented, the new employment classification will exempt many employees from long-standing job protections. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. 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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00:14:11

Technical debt puts federal cybersecurity at risk,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Aging network infrastructure is consuming maintenance dollars that should be funding modern, secure architectures, especially as agencies try to integrate AI. It’s a spiral that deepens cyber risk and delays progress. We’ll look at options for getting out of that cul‑de‑sac with Cisco’s Senior Director for Technology Policy, Eric Wenger. 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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