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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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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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00:09:54

A Florida university is building the next generation...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

The University of South Florida is turning Tampa Bay into a national security talent hub. Through its Security Training Collaborative, students are gaining real-world experience with agencies like the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service—preparing for high-stakes roles in intelligence and defense. Here to explain how the program works and how it’s reshaping the pipeline to Washington is Managing Director of Security Management International, Luke Bencie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:16:31

Could Nashville hold the key to modernizing the civil...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

When considering new ideas for modernizing the federal civil service, look no further than, Nashville. Yes Tennessee’s 2012 civil service reform, while not a perfect match for the federal system, does provide a compelling demonstration that thoughtful reform is possible. The Volunteer State modernized its system with a mix of performance-based policies, updated appeals processes, and a shift in employment presumptions, which created some positive results. Jeff Neal, who is senior vice president of

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00:11:40

Who sets the rules for AI? It matters more than most...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/23

California’s push to regulate artificial intelligence could reshape national markets and sideline smaller developers. But critics say no single state should dictate the future of AI policy—and that Congress must act now to establish clear standards that protect innovation and prevent a patchwork of conflicting mandates. Here to explain why that matters is Professor Kevin Frazier, AI Innovation and Law Fellow at the University of Texas School of Law. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:07:24

Army explore miniature nuclear power stations to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

The Army has been on a quest to make its bases more energy resilient for a long time. The latest answer, nuclear power. The service is about to ask vendors to submit proposals to install miniature nuclear power stations on nine bases. Officials want to test the feasibility of using them to power critical infrastructure on their installations, as Federal News Network's Jared Serbia reports, they're convinced the technology is ready. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:08:39

OPM renews effort to consolidate 119 HR systems into one

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

The Office of Personnel Management is eyeing July 4, 2027 to fully launch a new government wide Human Resources system. In a new request for proposals released Friday, OPM details a much more specific plan of action to modernize and centralize 119 distinct core federal human resources systems across the government. For more on the new RFP and OPMs plans. Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me with analysis and details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:55:49

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonAn update on the ongoing lawsuit over the mass firings at the CFPB How federal contractors stay solvent and scale smart once they survive the startup phase How does a legacy defense contractor stay ahead of the curve? 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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00:14:20

How does a legacy defense contractor stay ahead of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

Staying competitive in a time of rapid changes in analytics, talent, and technology can be tough. In this segment of "Government Contractors to Watch" sponsored by JP Morgan Chase, I'll talk with Rich Sawchak, CEO of Systems Planning and Analysis Inc to find out how he manages the tension. 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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00:09:46

How federal contractors stay solvent and scale smart...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

Navigating the shift from government service to government contracting can be financially and operationally overwhelming. From managing cash flow to separating personal and business finances, new contractors face challenges that aren’t always obvious at the start. Offering guidance on how to stay afloat and grow with confidence is Tripp Kelly, a Partner at Socium Advisors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:09

An update on the ongoing lawsuit on the mass firings...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/22

As we continue our dive into the minutia of ways government shutdowns hinder agency operations, we turn now to the ongoing lawsuit over the mass firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau earlier this year. Perhaps no other agency faced as large of a percentage of workforce and budget cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency. Now the government attorneys who have been assigned to defend the moves in court are forced to ask for a delay since they're not allowed to work right now. To

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00:07:04

FEMA staff rally outside agency headquarters

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

Current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency, employees rallied in front of FEMA headquarters on Friday. They were protesting staffing cuts and other changes at FEMA, they say, make the agency less ready to handle a major disaster for more on Friday's rally, 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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00:07:28

Meet the former federal employees who are running for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

More than 200,000 federal employees have left government so far this year, voluntarily or otherwise, many of those former Feds officially separated from their agencies and are now planning the next chapter of their lives. In at least a few cases, some of these individuals have decided to run for public office. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joins me with 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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00:11:44

Latest news from the hill concerning furloughed...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

With more layoff notices going out, and no real end in sight for this government shutdown. We thought we would get a quick snapshot on where things currently stand for current, retired, and former federal employees. Earlier I had chance to discuss all of this with John Hatton, Staff Vice President for Policy and Programs at the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:25

How the SEC and those who work with it are handling...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

As we continue our coverage of the effect that government shutdowns have on different agencies, we now turn to the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the majority of the agency's oversight happens over corporate entities, it is yet another one that seen certain activities put on hold when Congress can't come up with a budget. To hear what those might be, we welcome Cynthia Krus, Partner and Co-Chair of the Global Board at Eversheds Sutherland. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:49:13

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Latest news from the hill concerning furloughed employees backpay Forget blueprints. AI is learning to sketch buildings from scratch, starting with just your words How the SEC and those who work with it are handling the shutdown 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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00:11:02

Forget blueprints. AI is learning to sketch...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/21

Architects are starting to use AI not just to speed up design, but to rethink how design begins. At Texas A&M, researchers are building tools that turn simple text prompts into immersive 3D building models. Here to explain how those tools work, and where they don't, is Professor of Architecture at Texas A&M University, Dr. Wei Yan. 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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00:07:07

Using SecDevOps to produce secure software

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/20

The concept of DevSecOps has been around long enough that it's now firmly established in most federal agencies, but using it to produce secure software on a regular basis takes careful planning. Darren Death is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Export Import Bank, and Madhuri Sammid is the Deputy Associate Chief Information Officer at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. They talked with Federal News Network's Jared serbu As part of our 2025 Cyber Leaders Exchange. See

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00:07:49

Political appointees to be more involved in...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/20

President Trump's months long hiring freeze is starting to thaw at least a little bit. A new executive order maintains strict limits on federal recruitment with a handful of exceptions, but now agencies can try to get around that freeze as long as hires are approved by political appointees. Here with the latest to explain it all is 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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00:09:35

We get the latest updates on Congressional inaction...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/20

By this point, the lines have been drawn and it seems as if there may be no end in sight for this government shutdown. That's not only the general consensus, that seems to be the attitude many leaders in Congress are taking as well. To find out the latest and where things currently stand, we welcome back WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller. 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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00:08:58

Some help from a local university to help furloughed...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/20

With many federal employees currently furloughed, American University's School of Public Affairs is a day of free learning and networking opportunities for government employees who have been impacted by the shutdown. It's an idea that was sparked from one of the previous shutdowns, and has garnered some positive feedback. To hear more about this, I had the chance to speak with Alison Jacknowitz Interim Dean of the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University. See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:21

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/10/20

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Some help from a local university to help furloughed feds broaden their horizons during their forced time off With federal HR in flux, smaller teams are finding smarter ways to do more with less We get the latest updates on Congressional inaction regarding the government shutdown 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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