The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:08:34

OMB Deputy Director nominee defends firing of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

The nominee to be Deputy Director for budget at the Office of Management and Budget is pushing back against the idea that the firing of probationary federal employees was indiscriminate. Former Congressman Dan Bishop told senators during his nomination hearing there are good reasons for agencies to let go of these employees. No surprise, Democrats disagreed. Federal News Network's executive editor, Jason Miller, brings us more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:10:32

Reform doesn't come easily to the agency that guards...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

Among the agencies trying to reform themselves, the National; Nuclear Security Administration. Reform requires certain best practices to be in place, including metrics and measurements. The NNSA needs a little work. That's among the finding from a Government Accountability Office audit. Details now from GAO's director of natural resources and environment, Allison Bawden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:10:51

How to maintain sanity in what seems like an insane...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

For federal employees, the world has turned upside down. Is it possible to create a healthy work environment with all of the DOGE stuff going on? Is it possible to concentrate on the work you thought you were hired to do? Here with some practical advice, Rice University organizational psychologist Danielle King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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11:36

How to maintain sanity in what seems like an insane...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

For federal employees, the world has turned upside down. Is it possible to create a healthy work environment with all of the DOGE stuff going on? Is it possible to concentrate on the work you thought you were hired to do? Here with some practical advice, Rice University organizational psychologist Danielle King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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56:27

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Wednesday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin How to maintain sanity in what seems like an insane environment Reform doesn't come easily to the agency that guards the nuclear weapons stockpile A retired intelligence chief human capital officer has some leadership advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:17

Reform doesn't come easily to the agency that guards...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

Among the agencies trying to reform themselves, the National; Nuclear Security Administration. Reform requires certain best practices to be in place, including metrics and measurements. The NNSA needs a little work. That's among the finding from a Government Accountability Office audit. Details now from GAO's director of natural resources and environment, Allison Bawden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:56:27

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Wednesday,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin How to maintain sanity in what seems like an insane environment Reform doesn't come easily to the agency that guards the nuclear weapons stockpile A retired intelligence chief human capital officer has some leadership advice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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00:12:12

A retired intelligence chief human capital officer...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

Maybe because he was a spy, but my next guest has some novel ideas about leadership in places like large federal agencies. He's written a book about it called How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation. Mike Mears retired as chief human capital officer of the CIA, and he joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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12:57

A retired intelligence chief human capital officer...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/26

Maybe because he was a spy, but my next guest has some novel ideas about leadership in places like large federal agencies. He's written a book about it called How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation. Mike Mears retired as chief human capital officer of the CIA, and he joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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8:27

OPM says federal employed military spouses exempted...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

After public pressure from members of Congress, the Office of Personnel Management said it has categorically, that's OPM word, exempted Federally Employed military spouses from the return to the office mandate. The memo is celebrated as a success in some quarters, but military spouses themselves, they're not so sure. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:07:42

OPM says federal employed military spouses exempted...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

After public pressure from members of Congress, the Office of Personnel Management said it has categorically, that's OPM word, exempted Federally Employed military spouses from the return to the office mandate. The memo is celebrated as a success in some quarters, but military spouses themselves, they're not so sure. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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47:13

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Tuesday, February...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Is it time to face the prospect of a privatized Postal Service? One Congressmen helps out his federal employee constituents A vague Pentagon memo has some contractors on edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:47:13

The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Tuesday, February...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Is it time to face the prospect of a privatized Postal Service? One Congressmen helps out his federal employee constituents A vague Pentagon memo has some contractors on edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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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00:08:04

VA reinstates some fired employees, but 36 senators...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of reinstating some of the probationary employees it recently fired, but Senate Democrats are calling on VA to go one step further and rehire the entire 1000 of them. Lawmakers say some probationary VA employees worked in critical positions, including assisting the Veterans Crisis Line. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at

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8:04

VA reinstates some fired employees, but 36 senators...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of reinstating some of the probationary employees it recently fired, but Senate Democrats are calling on VA to go one step further and rehire the entire 1000 of them. Lawmakers say some probationary VA employees worked in critical positions, including assisting the Veterans Crisis Line. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has the latest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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10:21

Is it time to face the prospect of a privatized...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

The Postal Service has entered new turmoil with the departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. It's midway through a controversial reform plan. It continues to lose billions of dollars yearly. My next guest says it's time to seriously consider privatizing USPS. He's an economist and vice president for research at the Cato Institute, Jeffrey Miron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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00:09:07

One Congressmen helps out his federal employee...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

Prince George's County, Maryland, is one of the three Maryland and Virginia counties, along with Alexandria, that border the District of Columbia. Like the others, it's home to thousands of federal employees. In light of orders from the Trump Administration, Maryland Congressman Glen Ivey whose district includes Prince George's County wants to help. He joins me in studio now with plans for a resource fair coming up soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See

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9:52

One Congressmen helps out his federal employee...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

Prince George's County, Maryland, is one of the three Maryland and Virginia counties, along with Alexandria, that border the District of Columbia. Like the others, it's home to thousands of federal employees. In light of orders from the Trump Administration, Maryland Congressman Glen Ivey whose district includes Prince George's County wants to help. He joins me in studio now with plans for a resource fair coming up soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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11:01

A vague Pentagon memo has some contractors on edge

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

An acting undersecretary has told managers throughout the Defense Department to review contracts for consulting services. Not just a casual review, but with an eye towards terminating or what Steve Morani called descoping them. This as agencies are terminating services contracts across the government. The Professional Services Council has been tracking all of this. We get some analysis by its executive vice president for policy, Stephanie Kostro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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00:09:36

Is it time to face the prospect of a privatized...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/02/25

The Postal Service has entered new turmoil with the departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. It's midway through a controversial reform plan. It continues to lose billions of dollars yearly. My next guest says it's time to seriously consider privatizing USPS. He's an economist and vice president for research at the Cato Institute, Jeffrey Miron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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