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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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00:10:52

One local union is taking action to prevent suicide...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and AFGE Local 4070 is launching a new initiative to protect the mental health of corrections officers on the front lines. Here with a message of urgency and hope is president of the local union and a driving force behind the effort, Jon Zumkehr. 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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00:45:08

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Hackers used a fake congressional email to breach federal systems and exploit trust One local union is taking action to prevent suicide among federal correctional officers Is there any way out of the shutdown cul-de-sac? 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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00:10:30

Hackers used a fake congressional email to breach...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/29

Hackers recently impersonated Rep. John Moolenaar in a phishing email aimed at federal systems. The attack exposed how emotional manipulation and outdated protections continue to undermine cybersecurity. Yejin Jang, Vice President, Government Affairs at Abnormal AI, joins us to explain what needs to change. 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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00:05:50

Space Force launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ acquisition...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

The Space Force is launching a first of its kind training program for acquisition officers. The qualification training course is not only designed for early career acquisition officers, but also provides a pathway for operators transitioning into acquisition roles Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with more details. 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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00:07:16

CBP embarks on historic hiring drive

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

Customs and Border Protection is embarking on a historic hiring drive over the next four years. The one big, beautiful Bill Act includes funding for CBP to hire 5000 new customs officers and 3000 Border Patrol agents to learn more about how CBP is moving out on this recruiting push federal news networks. Justin Doubleday spoke with CBP Assistant Commissioner Andrea bright and Senior Advisor Ron Vitello. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:48

GenAI is pushing federal leaders to define the human...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

Federal leaders are being urged to rethink every job in terms of what only humans can do. A new report for the IBM Center for the business of government maps how GenAI could reshape the federal workforce...not by replacing it but by forcing agencies to define and protect the judgment, creativity, and interpersonal skills that machines can’t replicate. Here with more details is the report's lead author, Chair and Professor in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, Bill

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00:49:54

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA volunteer network steps up for departing IRS staff GenAI is pushing federal leaders to define the human core of every job Quantum computing could scale faster by linking imperfect chips into stronger systems 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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00:10:54

A volunteer network steps up for departing IRS staff

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

As the IRS prepares to cut thousands of jobs, many employees are facing an uncertain future. A retired IRS employee has launched a volunteer network to help them find their footing, offering free career coaching, resume help, and emotional support to those navigating life after government service. Here to share more about this Career Support For You is its creator, Perry DiToto. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:33

Quantum computing could scale faster by linking...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/26

A new study from UC Riverside shows how linking smaller quantum chips can build larger, more reliable systems even when those connections aren’t flawless. The breakthrough could help scale quantum computing faster than expected, without waiting for perfect hardware. Mohamed Shalby, the study’s lead author, explains how this shift could reshape the future of computing. 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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00:08:33

Days away from a government shutdown, agencies'...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/25

Federal employees and agencies are bracing for potential government shutdown. Lawmakers have just days to reach a spending agreement with no clear path in sight to avoid a funding lapse. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman joins me now with more on what a shutdown would mean for federal employees. 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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00:10:21

Tracking apportionments reveals if agencies follow...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/25

As agencies figure out how to obligate funds before the fiscal year ends, the apportionment database offers a way to assess whether executive branch spending aligns with congressional intent. From impoundments to rescissions, it’s a key tool for tracking compliance, transparency, and the balance of fiscal power. Here to explain how it all fits together is Program Integrity Fellow with Arnold Ventures, Doug Criscitello. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:55

Agencies breathe a sigh of relief with a recent...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/25

The Court of Federal Claims rejected Percipient.ai’s challenge to the government’s evaluation process, reinforcing long-standing precedent on standing and discretion. While the ruling went the government’s way, it still offers key takeaways for contractors. Here with an explanation of the case and its consequences is partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish. 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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00:09:38

Is “cheap mass” just a gateway to permanent software...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/25

Neo-defense tech firms promise innovation, deterrence, and reindustrialization, but their real profit model may hinge less on hardware and more on locking in software. Here to sift through the hype and get to what it all means for the future of U.S. defense strategy is defense researcher analyst and War on the Rocks contributor, Jonathan Panter. 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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00:39:58

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/25

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Tracking apportionments reveals if agencies follow the rules as the fiscal year ends Is “cheap mass” just a gateway to permanent software licensing in defense tech? Agencies breathe a sigh of relief with a recent decision from the Court of Federal Claims 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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00:07:22

GSA walks back mass layoffs of its federal buildings...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/24

Ahead of an agency reorganization, the General Services Administration is walking back mass layoffs across its real estate division. The Public Building Service saw major workforce cuts amid plans to shrink its portfolio of federal buildings, but now PBS is asking hundreds of laid off employees to come back to work. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:22

Agencies told to remove government jargon from...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/24

Agencies are being told to change the way they describe positions when promoting job openings. The Office of Personnel Management wants federal job titles to be descriptive, organizational or functional in nature, or in other words, OPM says cut the government jargon. Here with the latest 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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00:50:19

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/24

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The Federal Register is flashing warning signs A new lawsuit says the Department of Energy is quietly dismantling FOIA and public transparency Aviation meteorologists help keep flights safe, but there aren’t enough of them 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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00:08:53

Aviation meteorologists help keep flights safe, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/24

Bad weather can snarl air travel, and aviation meteorologists are the ones helping air traffic controllers make fast, informed decisions to keep flights safe and efficient. But a new GAO report finds that staffing at FAA’s Center Weather Service Units has dropped to critical levels, adding to the stressors already challenging the airspace system. Here with more details on their findings and recommendations is Director, Physical Infrastructure Team, at the Government Accountability Office, Derrick

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00:12:31

A new lawsuit says the Department of Energy is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/24

American Oversight is suing the Department of Energy over a new policy that could quietly shut down thousands of public records requests. The rule requires requesters to re-confirm interest in pending FOIA submissions without notice, risking mass closures and undermining transparency. Here to explain the legal challenge and its broader implications is Chioma Chukwu, Executive Director of American Oversight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:36

The Federal Register is flashing warning signs

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/24

Something is different in the Federal Register online data base. Users noticed in August that numbers got much less precise, search results were truncated, and meaningful summaries had disappeared. Here to report on what's happening and why it matters is VP for Policy and a Senior Fellow and the Competitive Enterprise Institute, Wayne Crews. 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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