The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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00:11:22

AI is stepping directly into America’s scientific...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

OpenAI’s new agreement with the Department of Energy marks a shift from pilot projects to full‑scale collaboration inside the national labs. The partnership aims to speed up scientific discovery across all domains by putting AI models into real research workflows. Here to walk through how that integration works, and what it means for the next phase of scientific progress, is Global head of innovation policy at OpenAI, James Hairston. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:13:26

Behind DoD’s contract review is a bigger question:...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/06

Small business set‑asides are mandated by statute, anchored in the rule of two, and central to competition in the defense industrial base. The Secretary’s memo adds new tests for mission necessity, subcontracting compliance, and market pricing — all under compressed deadlines. Here to explain what this could mean for contractors across every socioeconomic category is partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:45

Shared services still hindered by long-standing barriers

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

The long-journey of getting agencies to adopt shared services for back office functions like financial management or human resources has quietly made real progress over the last decade. But a new report by the Government Accountability Office shows agencies have yet to solve some of the long-standing challenges to adopting shared services. For more on what GAO found and where shared services is heading next, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me.See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:26

Army surveys existing contracts to expand right to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

The Army has launched a service-wide survey of all existing contracts to determine where limited access to technical data is hindering soldiers’ ability to maintain and repair their own equipment. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more. 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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00:08:47

You can't properly celebrate America's 250th birthday...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

As the nation prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday, the National Archives is taking some of its most treasured records on the road. It's also unveiled a newly renovated flagship exhibition, giving visitors an immersive, high-tech look at 250 years of U.S. history. To learn about these endeavors and other activities slated for the occasion, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Grace McCaffrey, Acting Executive of External Affairs and Communications at NARA. See Privacy Policy at

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00:46:15

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading Senator says the stakes for American innovation couldn’t be higherYou can't properly celebrate America's 250th birthday without the artifacts that created it 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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00:16:04

Patent reform is back on the table, and a leading...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/05

Lawmakers pushing for new rules say uncertainty in U.S. patent eligibility is putting innovators at risk and giving global competitors room to run. The proposal would clarify what can be patented, streamline coordination between federal agencies, and open the door for clearer pathways to generics. I'll explore the ideas driving the reform effort with one of the bill's sponsors, Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:52

Partial shutdown ended, as Trump signs package...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

A short-term partial government shutdown is over after House lawmakers have reached a deal to fund much of the federal government. A majority of agencies now have funding through the end of the fiscal year. That’s except for the Department of Homeland Security. It’s under a two-week stopgap spending bill, buying lawmakers more time to negotiate additional guardrails on federal immigration operations. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:08:19

GSA ends U.S. participation in ‘open government’...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

The Trump administration has withdrawn the United States from the Open Government Partnership, an international initiative the U.S. helped create nearly 15 years ago. Administration officials say the OGP was ineffective and waste of money. But critics of the move say it’s another example of the Trump administration backsliding on transparency and accountability. For more, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:11:34

Emerging technologies are quickly becoming the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

The Krach Institute is throwing open the doors to its Tech Diplomacy Academy, aiming to train leaders worldwide on the technologies reshaping security and freedom. We'll dig into why tech diplomacy has become essential, and how free societies can stay ahead as the stakes rise with the CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, Michelle Giuda. 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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00:52:07

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Thousands of Maryland jobs and millions in wages are tied to federal decisions. A new tool makes those consequences visible Emerging technologies are quickly becoming the backbone of national power ... but most leaders still aren’t trained to understand them Are federal programs doing enough to stop fraud before it happens? 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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00:13:36

Thousands of Maryland jobs and millions in wages are...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

After early cuts at HHS and USAID translated into thousands of lost jobs and hundreds of millions in foregone wages, Maryland officials wanted a sharper view of what was happening. The result is a new modeling tool that lets policymakers see the impact of federal spending shifts at the county and agency level. Joining us to explain how it works is Ben Siegel, Deputy Comptroller of Maryland for Policy. See the dashboard here:

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00:08:59

Are federal programs doing enough to stop fraud...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/04

GAO found major gaps in anti-fraud practices across grants, contracts, and loans. Only one program of five examined met all nine leading safeguards. Hannah Padilla, Director, Financial Management and Assurance at GAO, explains where agencies must act first to strengthen 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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00:08:45

Air Force ends hearings for SAP appeals, raising due...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

The Air Force has quietly eliminated all in-person and virtual hearings for Special Access Program (SAP) appeals, replacing them with a paper-only process. It's still unclear whether the Air Force will allow individuals to submit written responses instead of a personal appearance. It is also possible that decisions will rely entirely on existing security files, with no opportunity for individuals to respond, which would be a loss of due process. For more. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke

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00:07:30

VA reorganization to shift health care workforce to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

The Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to shift more of its health care workforce to facilities facing a growing veteran population. That’s the latest from the VA’s long-awaited agency reorganization. That also means drawing down staffing levels in places where the veteran population is shrinking. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. 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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00:14:36

If you care about America’s innovation pipeline, you...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

Research shows Bayh‑Dole has fueled thousands of inventions, patents and startups, but disruptions like SBIR’s expiration and 8(a)’s turmoil are testing the system. Jere Glover and Joe Allen are here to explain how those shocks ripple into federal R&D, commercialization and long‑term competitiveness. Jere Glover serves as the Executive Director of the Small Business Technology Council. Joe Allen is Executive Director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:12:07

Big changes are finally reshaping how the Pentagon...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

The 2026 NDAA marks one of the most significant shifts in defense acquisition in more than a decade, from reshaping how the Pentagon buys to opening new paths for commercial innovation. It also sets the stage for DoD’s next round of ecosystem reforms, with lawmakers already at work on the 2027 bill. We’ll break down what’s really changing and what it means for industry with former Pentagon official Stephanie Barna. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:56:37

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Big changes are finally reshaping how the Pentagon buys and innovates, and the next wave of reform is already underway If you care about America’s innovation pipeline, you need to understand what’s happening to Bayh‑Dole and the small businesses it was built to support New guidance from GSA is carrying forward last year’s push to rein in consulting contracts, roll out the FAR overhaul, and put real pressure on value‑added resellers See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:33

New guidance from GSA is carrying forward last year’s...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/02/03

GSA is moving quickly on multiple fronts from refreshing its major GWACs to gathering fresh data from VARs—signaling a continued shift toward tighter oversight of how agencies buy services and technology. At the same time, Treasury’s cancellation of its Booz Allen Hamilton contracts has raised new questions about how far that scrutiny will go across the government. We’ll sort out the implications for agencies and contractors with the president of the Professional Services Council, Stephanie

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