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GovExec Daily

This daily podcast for federal audiences that address the top stories for each day ahead. Host Ross Gianfortune interviews newsmakers, GovExec staff and experts for analysis of the news of the day.

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26:09

Will the Lame Duck Session Prevent a Government...

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/22

The government’s current funding is set to expire December 16, the last day the September-passed continuing resolution will be in effect. But that upcoming deadline is not the only pressing issue for Congress to tackle during its lame duck session before the new Congress is seated in January. Eric Katz is a senior correspondent for GovExec. He joined the podcast to talk about the lame duck session and the incoming Congress. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

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17:37

Where Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Stands

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/21

The retooling of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program done by the Biden administration has brought loan forgiveness to many, but the program still has some issues. Because everyone’s loan situation seems to be different, many miss deadlines or consolidation. While members of congress have suggested restructuring parts of the program and expanding who qualifies, there has not been much movement on PSLF program changes. Tobin Van Ostern is one of the co-founders of Savi. He joined the

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10:12

How To Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/18

With Thanksgiving and the December holidays approaching, travel and family gatherings are on the itinerary for many Americans. At this stage of the year and at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, protection against illnesses is key to staying healthy. Dr. Laurie Forlano is the Deputy Director of the Office of Epidemiology and Deputy State Epidemiologist at the Virginia Department of Health. She joined the podcast to discuss what Americans need to know to protect themselves and stay healthy during

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27:19

Leadership, Workforce Development and OPM

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/17

Managing people is often an exercise in constant learning. Especially during a time of upheaval across government, constant development in leadership is a key component of managing people, especially in the federal government. The Office of Personnel Management is one of the places for such development via its Center for Leadership Development, which provides development and education programs for all career levels based on the Executive Core Qualifications. As part of Government Executive’s State

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33:36

What Musk's Twitter Purchase Means for National Security

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/16

Elon Musk’s stewardship of Twitter has been chaotic, with Musk changing longstanding policy nearly every day or laying off employees en masse. Last week, President Joe Biden said that it might be worth looking into Musk’s international relations with foreign countries, being that Musk’s SpaceX operates its Starlink satellite internet access service to 40 countries. Additionally, SpaceX is a key private sector partner of the Pentagon and NASA, so Musk is deeply connected to the federal government.

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20:38

Keeping Public Sector Workers Engaged Across Generations

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/15

The federal workforce is a diverse tapestry of identities, including that of many different generational cohorts. As more Gen Z workers move into jobs, agencies must learn how to hire and retain them while also managing workers from Generation X and Millennials. In a new report, the Partnership for Public Service outlines the ways of managing an intergenerational workforce consisting of Generation X and Generation Z workers. Paul Pietsch is a Senior Manager at the Partnership, where he oversees

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22:57

The Future of Federal Pay and Benefits

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/14

With inflation affecting all Americans, issues affecting pay and benefits are a key concern at the top of current and retired federal civil servants’ minds. The Social Security Administration recently announced the highest cost of living adjustment in decades, affecting millions of federal retirees and the pay increase for current federal employees remains a point of concern for the 2 million plus public servants in the federal government. As part of Government Executive Media Group’s State of the

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12:15

Agencies Need to Take Better Care of their Working Dogs

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/10

Dozens of federal agencies use working dogs to help them fulfill their missions, including law enforcement and security. Keeping these dogs healthy and effective is paramount and a recent report from the Government Accountability Office suggests that agencies are falling short of those responsibilities. Steve Morris is a Director in GAO's Natural Resource and Environment team. He directs work related to agriculture and food safety. He joined the podcast to discuss the GAO report titled Working

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37:15

What the 2022 Midterms Mean for Feds

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/09

Historically, midterm elections favor the opposition to the party controlling the White House, but the last decade of politics suggest that history may not always be a perfect predictor. With control of Congress on the line, a lot was still up in the air when GovExec Daily went live on Twitter Spaces for an election results conversation with GovExec reporters Eric Katz and Courtney Bublé. In this episode, you’ll hear our conversation about the midterm elections and the races that affect federal

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18:19

How to Ace a Virtual Interview

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/08

The remote work revolution has changed the way people work, including the ways that organizations bring on new hires. It may seem intuitive, but a job interview via teleconference software is quite different from an in-person interview and those differences can make or break an interview. Amanda Augustine is career expert for TopResume and a certified professional career coach. She joined the podcast to discuss how to nail the remote interview process. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter

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15:09

Do Organizations Care About Workers' Financial Wellness?

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/07

The relationship between employees and employers is constantly shifting and the COVID-19 crisis has amplified some of the changes of recent years. According to new research by the Employee Benefit Research Institute and Greenwald Research, employees increasingly feel that their employers are not making enough effort in caring for workforce wellness needs. Dr. Paul Fronstin is Director of Health Benefits Research at the Employee Benefit Research Institute, where he also oversees the Center for

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20:07

Diversity and Inclusion Are Key Parts of Modern...

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/04

Talent acquisition is one of the most important aspects of any organization and finding the right people is far more than just getting the same type of people over and over. Creating a successful and inclusive culture requires finding the best people possible, casting the widest net. Donald Thompson is a Certified Diversity Executive and the CEO of The Diversity Movement, a firm that helps organizations deliver real-world business outcomes through diversity, equity, and inclusion. He’s also the

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26:19

The Fight to Codify Civil Service Protections

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/03

Late in the Trump administration, the Schedule F executive order sent shockwaves through the public administration community, as the action struck at the heart of the professional civil service. This week, Senator Tim Kaine said that he is "optimistic" he'll get a floor vote on the Preventing a Patronage System Act, a law that would codify bedrock merit-based civil service protections and prevent a future Schedule F-type executive action from future presidential administrations. Dr. Donald F. Kettl

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24:52

Bureau of Prisons Director Wants to Address Workforce...

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/01

Last year, the Justice Department inspector general’s office noted that “maintaining a safe, secure and humane prison system” was a top management and performance challenge for the Bureau of Of Prisons because of its issues with staffing, security and infrastructure. In August, Colette Peters was sworn in as the agency’s director and swore to “address these deficiencies” in the interest of those who work and live within the Bureau of Prisons environment. Recently, GovExec correspondent and frequent

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25:49

Student Loan Forgiveness and Customer Service

GovExec Daily ·

2022/11/01

The Education Department unveiled its online student loan forgiveness application recently and users found the process to be shockingly simple. With customer service an issue in government, the loan forgiveness application perhaps can lead the way to fewer administrative burdens for citizens to get benefits to which they’re entitled. Dr. Donald Moynihan is McCourt Chair and Dr. Pamela Herd is a professor, both at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. They are also co-authors of a

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22:13

Countdown to Open Season

GovExec Daily ·

2022/10/31

Recently, OPM announced that federal employees and annuitants will, on average, pay 8.7% more in FEHB premiums next year. With Open Season nearing in a few weeks, feds and annuitants need to be prepared and do their homework to make the right insurance choices. Kevin Moss is a senior editor with Consumers’ Checkbook. Checkbook’s 2023 Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees will be available on the first day of Open Season, Nov. 14. As part of our #MoneyMonday series, he joined the podcast to

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28:17

The Space Industry Workforce and Financial Outlook

GovExec Daily ·

2022/10/27

The space industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars, employing hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. With projects spanning the United States and emerging markets, the global space business ecosystem will likely continue to grow. Richard Cooper is Vice President, Strategic Communications & Outreach at the Space Foundation. He joins me now to discuss his organization's third quarter 2022 Space Report. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

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18:15

The State of the Contractor Vaccine Mandate

GovExec Daily ·

2022/10/26

In a 2021 executive order, the Biden administration issued a vaccine mandate for federal contractors. Since then, the mandate has been the subject of various court cases. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit lifted the nationwide injunction on the contractors vaccine mandate, but the federal government told agencies not to enforce it just yet, pending further guidance. GovExec correspondent Courtney Bublé writes the Coronavirus Roundup. She joined the podcast now to talk

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23:53

The Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence and...

GovExec Daily ·

2022/10/25

You may not know it, but artificial intelligence applications are all around us. From search algorithms to speech recognition, we are surrounded by AI and machine learning. The federal government uses AI, of course, in its initiatives in various agencies. Dr. Lynne Parker serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor and director of the AI Tennessee Initiative at the University of Tennessee. Previously, she filled various roles in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, including as

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16:46

Choosing the Best 2023 Dates to Retire

GovExec Daily ·

2022/10/24

There are many factors that can determine anyone’s retirement plans. Family, employment, economics and many other things can change a person’s plans for when and how they're going to retire. Many federal workers certainly are in line to retire this coming year and No one wants to retire at a bad time, either for their personal life or finances. Tammy Flanagan writes the weekly Retirement Planning column for us here at GovExec. She runs her own consulting business and also provides individual

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