The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:14:34

What if AI could spot the next elite warfighter...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/22

The U.S. Air Force is using a cross-enterprise AI platform trained on over a million profiles to pinpoint those with the highest odds of success in Special Warfare. Here to explain how they are supercharging Air Force recruiters are Paul Breitenbach, founder and CEO of r4 Technologies, and retired Marine Colonel Tyler Zagurski, r4's Vice President of Talent and Workforce Solutions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:06:50

Senate companion bill seeks to overturn Trump's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

There's a growing push from lawmakers to reverse President Trump's anti union orders. Senate Democrats introduced a companion bill for the Protect America's workforce act this week. The new legislation comes at the same time that the house's version of the bill is nearing the possibility of a floor vote. 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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00:06:48

DoD confronts safety issues as it expands use of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

As the Defense Department expands its use of artificial intelligence, it's confronting tough questions about safety, reliability and responsible deployment. One Army organization is digging into what failure looks like when AI interacts with military systems, and how to model that risk. Nathan Herbert is a reliability analyst at the DevCom Analysis Center. He talked about the work with Federal News Network's Jared Serbu.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:46:48

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Federal labs invent new technologies, but the FLC helps get them to market How public sector CIOs can build trust by acting early and drive progress through disruption 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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00:09:47

Federal labs invent new technologies, but the FLC...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

The Federal Laboratory Consortium just marked 50 years of helping agencies transfer government-developed technologies into the private sector. With over 300 member labs, the FLC builds partnerships, protects intellectual property, and streamlines licensing. Here to explain how it works and what’s next, is newly elected Chair of the FLC Executive Board, Dr. Whitney Hastings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:36

How public sector CIOs can build trust by acting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/19

Turbulence and disruption around public sector IT operations are the norm. A new report from InfoTech suggests four things that CIOs can do now to turn that disruption into momentum for their teams and their constituents. Here with the details is the Research Director for Info-Tech’s Canadian Public Sector practice, Andy Best. 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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00:06:25

NASA workers, supporters protest deep funding,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

A grassroots group of NASA employees and supporters gathered peacefully outside the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC on Monday to protest recent funding and staffing cuts that threatened to decimate the nation's premier scientific institution. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis spoke to the protesters 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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00:06:25

House intel bill includes major OSINT reforms

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

Open Source Intelligence or OSINT, is getting a major boost in the house's version of the intelligence Authorization Act. The bill would overhaul how spy agencies buy commercial data and manage OSINT. It comes as the intelligence community has already moved to reform and make OSINT a top priority. For more details Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday is here. 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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00:50:07

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonA recent court ruling could shake up how independent federal agencies operate More U.S. cyber offense could mean more risk for companies caught in the crossfire How feds can resolve conflicting market guidance when planning their TSP portfolio 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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00:11:46

A recent court ruling could shake up how independent...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

The Fifth Circuit has ruled that the National Labor Relations Board’s structure likely violates the Constitution by shielding board members and administrative law judges from presidential removal. The decision freezes several unfair labor practice cases and opens the door to broader challenges against independent agencies with similar protections. Here to help us understand the implications for workers and employers is Senior Fellow at the Century Foundation and former Chairman of the National

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00:08:48

How feds can resolve conflicting market guidance when...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

Vanguard’s conservative stance and Bank of America’s bullish forecast are sending mixed signals to federal investors. Here to break down what’s driving each outlook and how feds can build a TSP strategy that balances risk and reward is wealth manager at RMG Advisors, Thiago Glieger. 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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00:14:08

More U.S. cyber offense could mean more risk for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/18

The July reconciliation bill provides $1 billion for U.S. offensive cyber operations, but cuts $1.2 billion from civilian cyber defense. That shift could leave U.S. companies more exposed to retaliatory attacks from foreign adversaries, especially those tied to federal systems or critical infrastructure. Here to share what businesses should know about these increased risks and how they can prepare is Partner in Maynard Nexsen's Cybersecurity and Privacy practice group, Brandon Robinson. See Privacy

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00:07:53

Without FEVS this year, what’s next for agencies?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

It's been weeks since the Office of Personnel Management announced that it would not be conducting the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey this year in place of the 2025 FEVS. OPM says agencies can still choose to conduct their own surveys, but many have already said they don't plan to here to discuss the impacts of the absence of FEVS and what the future might hold for employee surveys is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:11:07

Air Force cuts small business office to one person

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

The Air Force spent the last 15 years trying to fix how it works with small businesses. Now that progress may be at risk. A new memo from Secretary Troy Meink cuts the service's small business office down to just one person. Here to explain what that decision could mean and why it's raising alarms across the small business community is Federal News Network's Executive Editor, Jason Miller. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:55:17

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Proposed Pentagon budget cuts could weaken battlefield testing and put troops at risk The front door is the new frontline of physical security Airport operations rely on workers you rarely see, and Congress wants to know how they're doing 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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00:14:58

The front door is the new frontline of physical security

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

As agencies navigate hybrid work, evolving threats, and return-to-office mandates, physical security is no longer just about locks and badges. It’s about real-time data and rethinking who gets in and why. Here to share how access control is becoming mission-critical, and what agencies need to do now to stay secure is the Director of Compliance and Security at Sign In Solutions, Jason Mordeno. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:07

Proposed Pentagon budget cuts could weaken...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

The Pentagon wants to scale back its Test and Evaluation office—just as threats grow more complex. The office plays a key role in vetting systems for survivability and mission effectiveness. Experts warn that cutting this unit could reduce battlefield readiness and leave troops exposed to unproven tech. Here to explain what’s at stake and why Congress is paying attention is the Director of the Center for Defense Information at the Project on Government Oversight, Greg Williams. See Privacy Policy

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00:08:38

Airport operations rely on workers you rarely see,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

Did you know that the service workers who load baggage, clean cabins, assist passengers with disabilities, and help avert safety risks on the tarmac generate 30% of airport revenue? They’re not pilots or TSA agents—but they’re essential to every airport’s rhythm. A new GAO report profiles how well this group is doing economically. Here to break down the findings is Acting Director in GAO’s Physical Infrastructure team, Danielle Giese. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:28:00

CEO brings digital and innovative thinking to contracts

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/17

MANTECH focuses on innovative thinking and the latest cyber, AI and digital engineering technologies for efficient ways to solve government requirements. 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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00:07:43

Pay adjustment cap remains biggest barrier to DoD...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/09/16

The Government Accountability Office has found that a decades old pay adjustment cap on the federal wage system pay rates is still the most consequential challenge to the Defense Department's efforts to recruit and retain blue collar workers. Even if all the other challenges get addressed, little will change for the recruitment and retention of those workers, as long as the pay adjustment cap remains in effect. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis joins me with more. See Privacy Policy at

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