The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:07:34

DARPA eyes transition of AI Cyber Challenge tech to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/20

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has wrapped up a novel cybersecurity competition. The goal of the AI cyber challenge was to use artificial intelligence to quickly find and patch vulnerabilities in software. Now, DARPA and the finalists are looking to put their new AI systems to use in the real world. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me now with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:30

Trump administration takes another big step in FAR...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/20

The Trump administration's effort to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulations took a big step forward last week with the update to several major sections, including parts 812, and 40. At the heart of these changes is the mandate to use best in class or preferred contract vehicles for common goods and services. For more on the Office of Federal Procurement Policies initiative to reform Federal Acquisition, Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me now. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:09

From Apollo to Artemis—Air and Space gets a high-tech...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/20

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since opening nearly 50 years ago. With new exhibits that spotlight the future of flight and space exploration—from Mars habitats to commercial spacecraft—the museum is shifting its focus from history to possibility. It’s a bold reimagining timed to coincide with America’s 250th birthday in 2026. Here to give us the inside details is the museum's curator of Earth and Planetary Science, Dr. Matt

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00:13:41

Veterans face delays and denials in discharge...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/20

Many veterans are being denied critical benefits due to inconsistent and delayed discharge upgrade decisions. A new GAO report reveals that military review boards often fail to apply guidance meant to support veterans with PTSD or military sexual trauma. Here to explain the impacts of those systemic shortcomings and how DoD could fix them is Director in GAO's Defense Capabilities and Management team, Krysty Williams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:30

Smart investing includes knowing when not to max out...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/20

For federal employees, contributing the maximum to the Thrift Savings Plan is often seen as a financial win. But in some cases, it may not be the best use of available funds. Balancing long-term investments with emergency savings, insurance coverage, and debt reduction can offer greater financial security—especially for those nearing retirement. Here with more details on those considerations is certified financial planner Art Stein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:56:02

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/20

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton From Apollo to Artemis—Air and Space gets a high-tech reboot Smart investing includes knowing when not to max out your TSP Veterans face delays and denials in discharge upgrades—costing them benefits and a fair review 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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00:09:22

CDC's HR staff overwhelmed, causing real-life...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/19

Meet Paul. Paul was a CDC employee for more than 20 years. He left CDC in February and only got officially out processed in June. Paul's experience is all too common these days at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where months of delays are normal, as well as a lot of other agencies. In this week's Federal Report, Federal News Network, Executive Editor Jason Miller writes about why CDC delays are having real world consequences for former employees like Paul. See Privacy Policy at

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00:19:34

Leave, awards and more for federal employees: A...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/19

Agencies are facing tons of changing expectations from the Office of Personnel Management this year. In the last few weeks alone, OPM has told agencies how to think differently about awarding employees for good work, as well as how to implement recent changes to the federal probationary period. To help make sense of it all Federal News Network's Drew Friedman caught up with the Partnership for Public Services, Vice President of Government Affairs, Jenny Mattingly. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:06

Federal contractors feel the push to comply on new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/19

The Trump administration is tightening the leash of sort to push contractors on complying with cybersecurity requirements, as well as ensuring their charging the government a fair price. This comes at a time when the government's biggest purchaser is conducting a whirlwind of new activities. Here to break it all down for us, President of the Professional Services Council Stephanie Kostro. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:51

AI could help scientists decode nuclear events...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/19

When a nuclear explosion or accident occurs, time is critical. Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed an AI-powered method to speed up the complex chemical analysis needed to understand what happened. By guiding lab steps more efficiently, this breakthrough could help officials identify nuclear materials faster—boosting safety, security, and response efforts. Here to explain this new approach and its impacts is Dr. Nick Uhnak. Dr. Uhnak is a Radiochemist in the

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00:52:43

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/19

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton A warning from inside the NSF, staff say science itself is under threat AI could help scientists decode nuclear events faster, saving time when every second counts Federal contractors feel the push to comply on new cybersecurity 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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00:10:48

A warning from inside the NSF, staff say science...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/19

Nearly 150 employees at the National Science Foundation have sent a letter to Congress warning that deep staffing cuts, forced relocations, and political interference are threatening the agency’s mission and independence. One-third of NSF’s workforce is already gone, and senior executives are being pushed out. Dr. Jesus Soriano, who leads the agency’s employee union, says the changes could do lasting damage to American science. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:09:32

Federal leaders wrestle with attracting and keeping...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/18

Across the federal government, leaders are wrestling with the challenge of attracting and keeping top tech talent. Salaries in the private sector are often higher. Government hiring can be slow and recent changes across the federal government add a new level of uncertainty, but agencies are finding creative ways to cultivate the talent they need. Federal News networks, Anastasia Obis spoke with federal leaders about how their agencies are working to recruit and retain tech professionals and why

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00:08:41

Security clearance reforms advancing in 2026 defense...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/18

Improving the security clearance background investigation process continues to be a major priority for government and industry. Several provisions in the fiscal 2026 national defense authorization bill are aimed at expanding the pool of clear talent for more on these efforts federal news networks. Justin Doubleday spoke with the Vice President of Technology Policy and Government Relations at the Professional Services Council, Tim Brennan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:09:18

Congress' next session may look different, with...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/18

Congress has been out for a while, but next session may look a little different, such as the increase in federal and National Guard troops stationed around the Capitol now, as well as many other pressing issues. Deputy news director for Bloomberg Government, Lauren Duggan joined me earlier to break down what things on the Hill will look like the next couple of weeks. 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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00:09:56

What happens when government opens its data and its...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/18

For the past decade, The Opportunity Project has quietly transformed how government tackles big challenges—by inviting the public in. Through short, focused development sprints, federal agencies have partnered with technologists, advocates, and entrepreneurs to turn open data into real-world solutions. Here with his reflections on what’s worked, what’s scalable, and how this model of agile, collaborative problem-solving could shape the future of public service is the President and Founder of CODE,

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00:12:30

We have the defense industrial base we contracted for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/18

The defense industrial base we rely on today was shaped by decisions made decades ago. Now, contractors and policymakers are working to adapt that legacy system to meet modern demands—from supply chain security and acquisition reform to workforce readiness and emerging technologies. David Norquist, president and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association, joined me to talk about what it will take to accelerate that transformation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:49:59

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/18

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton We have the defense industrial base we contracted for a generation ago. Can it meet today’s demands? What happens when government opens its data—and its doors—to new ideas? Congress' next session may look different, with federal and National Guard troops roving the Capitol 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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00:08:34

Passport demand is ‘magnitudes’ higher, but State...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/15

Nearly half of all US passport renewals are now happening online through a platform the State Department launched less than a year ago. Before its launch, the paper based process for renewing a passport remained largely unchanged since the 1970s the department is also increasing its passport adjudicator workforce to avoid backlogs and delays for more on all of this federal news networks. Jory Heckman spoke with the acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Matt

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00:13:06

FEMA’s future is on the line. A former Administrator...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/08/15

FEMA's future is uncertain. Legal fights, funding cuts and reform debates are piling up. But what should change and what should stay? In a wide-ranging conversation, Federal Drive Host Terry Gerton spoke with Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long to get his thoughts on the path forward. 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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