The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:11:27

The Trump administration is championing deregulation,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/27

The Trump administration has released its latest Unified Agenda, offering the clearest picture yet of what federal agencies expect to work on in the coming months. While the White House continues to emphasize deregulation, the agenda shows a government that remains deeply engaged in writing and revising rules. Joining me for a closer look, Will Yeatman, the new director of the Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:10:45

Nuclear Regulatory Commission considers changes to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/27

For decades, federal radiation standards have been guided by the principle that exposures should be kept as low as reasonably achievable. Now the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering changes to that framework while maintaining the same scientific assessment of radiation risk. The debate centers on how regulators put that science into practice. Joining me to walk through the issue is Edwin Lyman, director of nuclear power safety at the Union of Concerned Scientists. See Privacy Policy at

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00:48:33

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/27

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton . . . Congress can pass legislation. Government still has to implement it. A look at the week on Capitol Hill with Mitchell Miller The Trump administration continues to champion deregulation. But agencies still have thousands of regulatory actions on their to-do lists The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering changes to decades-old radiation protection requirements. At issue is how regulators translate scientific risk into practical operating

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00:11:32

Congress can pass legislation, but Government still...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/27

It was a busy week on Capitol Hill, with House lawmakers advancing spending, defense and other major legislation before leaving town. What happens next will depend on both the Senate and the agencies responsible for implementation. Here with the latest is Mitchell Miller, Capitol Hill correspondent for WTOP. 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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00:08:18

Space Force Space Systems Command starts application...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/24

The Space Force’s Space Systems Command already is seeing an increase in trust and confidence when it comes to applying artificial intelligence tools to mission areas. While hard metrics still may be difficult to point to, for areas like source selection or market research, Guardians already are feeling the impact of these new and emerging capabilities. F Schnell is deputy portfolio acquisition executive for the Space Force Infrastructure Office, and Capt. “Doc” Rana is the director of Human-AI

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00:06:56

After Slaughter decision, MSPB no longer calling...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/24

The Merit Systems Protection Board is no longer describing itself as “independent.” In recent weeks, the board has been removing the word “independent” from its public-facing materials. The action has raised questions of confidence in other MSPB processes. 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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00:55:38

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/24

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton It's easy to focus on the latest workforce rule or executive action. But taken together, these changes raise a larger question: what's the right balance between holding employees accountable and helping them perform at their best? What if military readiness starts at the kitchen table? A new survey of more than 10,000 military and veteran families finds that family well-being, financial stability, health care access, and spouse employment are deeply

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00:10:40

What if military readiness starts at the kitchen table?

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/24

For years, policymakers have looked at military family issues through separate lenses; housing, employment, health care or mental health. But a new study suggests families experience those challenges as an integrated whole. And when those pressures build, the consequences extend beyond the household and into military readiness itself. Here to walk through the details is Gabby L'Esperance, Vice President of Research and Evaluation at Military Family Advisory Network. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:56

What's the right balance between holding employees...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/24

The administration says recent personnel changes are intended to make government more effective and improve accountability. But as agencies move from policy announcements to implementation, questions remain about consistency, fairness and the day-to-day realities facing the managers and employees who make government work. John Hatton of NARFE joins me to help us see the forest and not just the trees. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:21

As threats increase, Supreme Court justices make the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/24

As concerns about threats against judges continue to grow, members of the Supreme Court took the unusual step of personally advocating for additional security funding on Capitol Hill. That appearance may say as much about the pressures facing the judiciary as the dollars being requested. Joining me with her perspective is Isa Ulloa, founder and CEO of the Public Service Alliance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:03

Army overhauls civilian workforce, looking to speed...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/23

The Army is overhauling how it manages its civilian workforce, issuing a directive that aims to make it easier to reward top performers while speeding up the removal of employees with unacceptable performance. The policy touches everything from disciplinary actions and incentive awards, to leave policies and voluntary separation programs. But those who are up for removal will have less time to defend their work than in the past. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen joins us with more. See Privacy

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00:07:58

Two airports opt into TSA’s new privatization model

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/23

The Transportation Security Administration is pushing a new privatized security screening model called Gold-Plus. Now some airports are starting to opt into that initiative. TSA and the airports say it will help modernize airport security screening. But TSA employees are worried about losing their federal jobs. 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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00:55:36

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/23

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonWhen is a dataset truly dead? And when is it just being kept alive by a stubborn server and a little hope? On the Data Dish, we're checking the pulse of America's public data systemsAfter years of digital transformation efforts, some experts say government still lacks a common vision for what digital success actually looks likeNobody likes talking about long-term care. The problem is that waiting often means making major decisions with less time and less

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00:13:45

After years of digital transformation efforts, does...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/23

Government has spent more than a decade building digital-service teams. But a new retrospective argues that many successes depended on workarounds rather than lasting institutional change. The authors say the next challenge is creating durable systems that can consistently deliver results and help agencies make better decisions. Here to walk us through their recommendations are Laura Sigelmann and Merici Vinton of the Federation of American Scientists. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:11

Nobody likes talking about long-term care, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/23

The best decisions are usually made before a crisis arrives. Long-term care planning is a good example. Families that understand their options early have more flexibility than those forced to decide in the middle of a health emergency. Here with some perspective and advice on preparing before the pressure arrives, is certified financial planner Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:37

When is a dataset truly dead? On the Data Dish, we're...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/23

Federal datasets don't always die dramatically. Sometimes they lose a variable here, an update there, and slowly drift into the statistical afterlife. In this installment of the Data Dish, we take a closer look at which federal datasets have truly flatlined and which are merely hanging on. Joining me are Denice Ross and Chris Dick. Denice is Director of Federal Data Policy at the Federation of American Scientists. Chris is a data scientist, demographer, and founder of Demographic Analytics

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00:08:04

After returning to the office, federal employees...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/22

More than a year after a governmentwide return-to-office mandate, federal employees are reporting lower productivity, diminished morale and increasing strains on their work-life balance. A recent survey conducted by Federal News Network finds that many feds are experiencing distracting workspaces, long commutes and inadequate resources. Here with more on the latest survey results, Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:52

General Dynamics protests DISA’s Enclave contract...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/22

General Dynamics Information Technology is challenging the Defense Information Systems Agency’s decision to expand Leidos’ $11 billion Defense Enclave Services contract to include the combatant commands. The company argues that the agency should have competed the new work. Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis is here with more details. 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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00:10:07

If accountability depends on honest assessments, are...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/22

Knowing whether a program is succeeding requires more than good intentions. It requires a disciplined look at results. Congress strengthened federal performance-management requirements in 2024, but a new GAO review finds important pieces still haven't been fully implemented. Here to explain what GAO found is Lori Atkinson, acting director for strategic issues at GAO. Read the report here: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-26-108516.pdf See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:10:46

Federal agencies measure everything from staffing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/22

Agencies collect enormous amounts of information about performance. But those measures don't always answer a fundamental management question: does the organization have the capability to accomplish its mission? My next guest believes federal leaders need a better way to assess readiness. Joining me is John Mullins, founder of Mullins Consulting. 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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