The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:09:13

One of the toughest jobs in government is paying...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/05

Whether it's backup power for a hospital or a microgrid for a public facility, FEMA's hazard-mitigation programs are designed to reduce future disaster losses before they occur. A recent GAO review examined how communities make the case for those investments and how FEMA evaluates whether they're worth the cost Joining me now is Janet McKelvey, Acting Director for Natural Resources and Environment at GAO. Read the report here: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-26-108470.pdf See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:24

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/05

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Everyone wants lower energy bills. The question is how much homeowners should have to pay upfront to get them One of the toughest jobs in government is paying today for problems you're hoping won't happen tomorrow A permit is supposed to provide certainty. Some critics say one little-known EPA power means the approval process may never truly be over See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:25

Some critics say one little-known EPA power means the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/05

Investors, developers and local communities make long-term decisions based on the assumption that a federal permit means a project can move forward. Critics of a little-used EPA authority argue that assumption may no longer be as reliable as many people think. Joining me to walk through the issue is Myron Ebell, chairman of the Fix the EPA Veto Coalition. 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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00:10:50

How much should homeowners have to pay upfront to get...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/05

Energy-efficient homes can save money over time, but new requirements often increase costs at the front end. A recent Department of Energy analysis examined that tradeoff and raised questions about how policymakers should balance affordability and long-term savings Joining me to walk through that analysis is Assistant Secretary Audrey Robertson. 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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00:05:39

Army says its ready to scale NGC2 across the force

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/04

The Army says one of its biggest modernization efforts has reached a turning point. After years of testing, officials say its Next Generation Command and Control program, or NGC2, is ready to move beyond experiments and into broader use across the force. The goal is to replace a patchwork of aging command-and-control systems with a single, data-driven network that helps commanders make faster decisions on the battlefield. But turning that vision into reality will mean overcoming technical, budget

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00:08:39

OPM cements major shift in federal employee appeals,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/04

Adverse action rules for federal employees are undergoing a major transformation. A set of final rules from the Office of Personnel Management transfer more power to OPM and take some authority away from the Merit Systems Protection Board. At the same time, agencies will now be required to prioritize employee performance over tenure during a reduction-in-force. Here with more, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:29

Many acquisition reform efforts focus on policies and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/04

For years, acquisition reform has focused on new authorities, new pathways, and new policies. The Defense Innovation Unit believes the next challenge may be preparing acquisition professionals to use those tools effectively. Here to discuss that effort is Cherissa Tamayori, director of acquisition at the Defense Innovation Unit. 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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00:09:19

Contracting officers have broad authority to evaluate...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/04

Past performance can make the difference in a best-value procurement. But agencies still have to evaluate it the way they said they would. That's the lesson from a recent GAO protest involving a Veterans Affairs acquisition support contract. Joining me now with the details is Zach Prince, partner at Haynes Boone. 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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00:09:42

When technology changes faster than acquisition...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/04

New technologies and new threats are forcing agencies to make decisions faster than they once did. That reality is raising questions about whether federal acquisition processes are keeping pace. Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, joins me to talk through the challenge. 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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00:43:22

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/04

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . When technology changes faster than acquisition cycles, government has a problem Contracting officers have broad authority to evaluate proposals. But they don't get to change the scoring system after proposals arrive Many acquisition reform efforts focus on policies and regulations. The Defense Innovation Unit is betting that changing the workforce may be just as important See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:10:05

Administration gives Congress 20 more ideas to reform...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/03

The Trump administration has 20 additional ideas for improving federal acquisition. These range from dramatically increasing the simplified acquisition and micro purchase thresholds to raising the dollar figures on task order protests to allocating more money for acquisition workforce training. The Office of Management and Budget submitted these legislative proposals to Congress earlier this month. For more on what OMB is asking for, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me

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00:07:38

New AI center works to bridge government and AI industry

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/03

The Trump administration has been pushing federal agencies to aggressively adopt artificial intelligence capabilities. And now a new Commerce Department center is serving as a gateway for connecting the AI industry with government. To break it all down, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday joins me. 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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00:10:14

A strong market can make investors feel smarter than...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/03

The first half of the year delivered strong returns for many TSP investors. But rising balances can sometimes mask a more important question: how much risk sits underneath those gains? Here with a midyear reality check is certified financial planner Arthur Stein. 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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00:09:39

The Senate is supposed to start its August recess,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/03

The House has already left town, but the Senate still has a crowded agenda that includes spending legislation, nominations and other administration priorities. Whether lawmakers leave Washington as scheduled may depend on how much of that work they can complete first. Here with the latest is Bloomberg Government's Deputy News Director, Loren Duggan. 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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00:12:44

Before governments commit billions of dollars to an...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/03

Public-private partnerships are often justified through something known as a Value for Money analysis. New federal guidance aims to make those evaluations more transparent by putting greater emphasis on data, assumptions and documentation. Here to discuss those changes and what they could mean for future infrastructure decisions is Share Habibi, research and policy director at In the Public Interest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:53:13

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/08/03

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . The Senate is supposed to start its August recess next week. The question is whether senators will be packing suitcases or unpacking another round of White House priorities Before governments commit billions of dollars to an infrastructure project, they have to decide how they'll measure success A strong market can make investors feel smarter than they really are, it can also make them forget how much risk they're carrying See Privacy Policy at

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00:06:51

Accenture wins $821M Pentagon AI data platform contract

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/31

Two recent technology investments illustrate some of the Pentagon's biggest IT bets: consolidating enterprise software purchases and accelerating artificial intelligence across the military. Oracle landed a contract worth up to $7 billion to provide software and services across the Defense Department, while Accenture won an $821 million task order to expand the Pentagon's War Data Platform, which it views as the backbone of many of its AI efforts. They reflect a broader strategy to standardize IT

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00:05:29

DISA seeks industry input on combatant command...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/31

The Defense Information Systems Agency is seeking industry input on its plan to migrate all combatant commands’ common-use IT services to the Defense Department Network, after General Dynamics Information Technology challenged the agency's decision to expand the Defense Enclave Services contract to perform the work. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis has more. 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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00:48:45

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/31

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . NIST’s Cyber AI Profile is designed to move agencies from abstract frameworks to real operational choices Artificial intelligence is only as reliable as the information behind it. Many organizations are discovering they haven't paid enough attention to that part When an organization hires someone, it assumes it knows who's doing the work. In some cases, that's becoming a risky assumption See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:12:32

NIST’s Cyber AI Profile is designed to move agencies...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/31

Federal agencies often struggle to turn high‑level guidance on AI and cybersecurity into everyday decisions about procurement, deployment and risk. NIST’s new Cyber AI Profile is meant to help close that gap by showing how AI risk management can work in practice. We’ll talk about how it’s intended to be used and what not to do with it, with Kat Megas, the program manager for cybersecurity, privacy and AI at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. See Privacy Policy at

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