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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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00:06:44

OPM calls for wider AI adoption in federal hiring...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/02

Artificial intelligence may become a more prominent part of the federal hiring process. The Office of Personnel Management is encouraging agencies to more widely adopt AI tools in their recruitment efforts. A new OPM memo outlines where agencies should or shouldn’t begin using the technology. Here with more, 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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00:08:45

OMB lays out two-year move to single sign-on using...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/02

The long journey to establish a single sign-on capability for federal services has taken a big step forward. The Office of Management and Budget is mandating that agencies transition to the login.gov platform for many public facing websites over the next two years. Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now with more on OMB's latest memo.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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00:11:29

SBA is redesigning its digital services around the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/02

Whether they're seeking capital, looking for information or connecting with agency services, SBA users often arrive with a need rather than an understanding of how the agency is organized. The SBA is redesigning its website, customer service and digital tools to better match that experience. Joining me now to explain the agency's customer-experience strategy is Hartley Caldwell, SBA's chief information officer and chief AI officer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:10:07

The CFPB's next director may inherit an agency that's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/02

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been through a year of significant change. As a new director's nomination moves forward, the question is no longer just who will lead the agency, but how much of its future has already been decided. Alan Kaplinsky, senior counsel at Ballard Spahr, joins me now with insights. 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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00:10:33

Opportunity Zones attracted billions in investment....

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/02

Opportunity Zones were designed to bring investment into economically distressed communities, and more than $108 billion flowed into the program through the end of 2024. But a new GAO report finds major gaps in the information needed to assess many of the program's effects. Here to discuss what policymakers know, and what they still can't measure, is Jessica Lucas-Judy, director of Strategic Issues at the Government Accountability Office. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:50:24

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/02

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Opportunity Zones attracted billions in investment. Measuring what that investment achieved has been much harder The Small Business Administration is redesigning its digital services around the people who use them, rather than the way the agency is organized The CFPB's next director may inherit an agency that's already been fundamentally reshapedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:37

Treasury Dept efforts to secure federal payments...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/01

Federal agency CFOs can have more confidence than ever that their agency is sending money to the right citizens. Their confidence comes from the Treasury Department finishing a four-year journey to better secure federal payments. Treasury’s Payment Verification tool moved into full production mode earlier this summer using a three-step process to confirm the accuracy of the disbursement. Justin Marsico is the executive director for financial integrity at the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service. He

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00:06:39

Quantum security ‘drumbeat’ to grow louder in federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/01

Federal agencies will increasingly seek out technology products that use quantum-resistant encryption. That’s because scientists are getting closer to developing a computer capable of breaking classic encryption algorithms. Cybersecurity leaders say it’s important for agencies and industry to act now to address that looming threat. For more, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:20

For years, the defense industrial base was a future...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/01

The Pentagon needs more ships, more munitions and more manufacturing capacity. Industry is responding, but expanding production takes time, money, and confidence that demand will last. Joining me to talk through those constraints and industry's response is the president and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association, David Norquist. 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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00:08:49

The Ukraine war is forcing militaries to rethink how...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/01

Recent battlefield experience suggests that a new military capability may not stay effective for as long as defense planners once assumed. As adversaries adapt more quickly, pressure is growing to shorten the cycle between development, production, and upgrades. For one industry perspective on what that could mean for defense procurement, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Chad Steelberg, CEO and Founder of Tiberius Aerospace. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:11:13

The government is changing some key rules that shape...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/01

Two recent developments are drawing attention across the contracting community: proposed changes to small-business size standards and new supply-chain transparency requirements from the Defense Department. Here to discuss what contractors are making of both, is Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council. 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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00:49:17

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/09/01

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The government is changing some key rules that shape the federal contracting marketplace For years, the defense industrial base was a future problem. Now it's a production problem The Ukraine war is forcing militaries to rethink how quickly weapons and countermeasures evolve 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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00:10:04

Three initiatives causing industry new concerns about...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/31

The Defense Department’s third message to industry since early May is prompting many contractors to strongly doubt whether Secretary Pete Hegseth’s goal of revitalizing the defense industrial base still is a priority. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg’s August 18 memo on cost and pricing is the latest example in the last three months of the Pentagon adding more compliance and complexity to contractors working for the DoD. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:06:31

Trump officially plans for civilian federal pay...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/31

Most civilian federal employees will not see a pay raise in 2027. An alternative pay plan from President Trump recommends a nearly governmentwide pay freeze. Exceptions will be carved out, though, to give larger raises to federal law enforcement and military personnel. Here with the latest, 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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00:10:22

Congress returns next week faces a mountain of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/31

Congress has no shortage of fiscal issues waiting when lawmakers return next week. What may be in shorter supply is the flexibility Congress has traditionally used to put together deals and postpone hard decisions. For a closer look, I'm joined by Loren Duggan, deputy news director at Bloomberg Government.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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00:09:28

A new review of AI use finds the postal industry is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/31

Postal operators around the world are testing artificial intelligence in everything from package processing to customer service. A new review from the USPS Inspector General looks at where those efforts are producing measurable results and where the technology remains more promise than practice. Here to walk us through those findings is Rick Schadelbauer, research specialist with the USPS Office of Inspector General. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:35

The Naval Postgraduate School has a new high...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/31

NVIDIA has donated an advanced AI computing system to the Naval Postgraduate School through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement. The new platform gives students and faculty access to computing power that can support both research and operational problem-solving. Here to explain what that means for military education and future defense capability is Capt. Mike Owen, vice provost for warfare studies and leader of the NPS AI Task Force at the Naval Postgraduate School. See Privacy Policy

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00:50:02

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/31

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton As the Defense Department looks for ways to build expertise in artificial intelligence, the Naval Postgraduate School has received a new high-performance AI computing system from NVIDIA As agencies and businesses look for practical applications of artificial intelligence, a new review finds the postal industry is still sorting out what works at scale Congress returns next week facing a growing debt burden, pressure to address Social Security and another

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00:06:47

Cyber vulnerabilities posed by AI push agencies to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/28

Adversaries’ use of AI to find new cyber vulnerabilities or increase the speed of their attacks means agencies have to do more to get out from under their legacy technology debt. This summer, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a new binding operational directive laying out how agencies should prioritize high-risk vulnerabilities for more immediate action, while deferring lower-risk vulnerabilities. Chris Butera is the acting deputy executive assistant director for

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00:08:43

More troops reported sexual assaults last year as...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/28

The Pentagon says sexual assaults in the military decreased in 2025, with an estimated 20,500 service members experiencing unwanted sexual contact. At the same time, more victims reported what happened to them. But advocates say the numbers may not tell the whole story, arguing that survivors still face serious barriers to reporting and getting justice. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen is here to dig into the new report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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