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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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00:57:50

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/07

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Cuts to U.S. emergency food aid are straining global relief efforts and reshaping how the State Department handles humanitarian crises New CMMC rules take effect Monday, with contractors facing unclear thresholds, shifting clauses, and real risks to eligibility 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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00:08:07

Pentagon faces backlash for quietly reorganizing its...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/06

Pentagon leaders came under fire Tuesday for quietly reorganizing part of the Defense Department's policy office without notifying Congress. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with 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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00:09:17

OPM’s Kupor wants more tech expertise in the federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/06

The Office of Personnel Management is hinting at some upcoming initiatives aiming to bring more tech talent into the federal workforce. At the same time, OPM says it's looking to improve early career recruitment and focus more on applicant skill sets rather than job titles. But OPMs big hiring goals also come after hundreds of thousands of feds have left their jobs this year. Here with more, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:10:05

Melwood is proving that inclusive employment can thrive

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/06

Melwood has been a pioneer in disability employment for nearly 60 years. Today, the organization supports workers at more than 60 federal sites, delivers tailored vocational services, and partners with researchers and agencies to expand opportunities for neurodivergent talent. Here to share how Melwood’s model continues to evolve and what it means for the future of inclusive work is President and CEO Larysa Kautz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:14

When the government shuts down, who protects federal...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/06

As the current shutdown tops the 35-day record of 2018-2019, the impact on the federal workforce grows. The administration has signaled it may withhold back pay from furloughed employees and proceed with mass reductions in force, despite clear legal protections. Attorney Heidi Burakiewicz breaks down the Anti-Deficiency Act amendments, ongoing litigation in California courts, and what federal employees facing RIF notices need to know about their rights and legal recourse. See Privacy Policy at

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00:10:02

Where the government shutdown is affecting...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/06

The government shutdown is rippling through the world of intellectual property. To find out which parts of the IP system remain lit, and which have gone dark, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Jarom Kesler, a partner with Knobbe Martens. 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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00:47:18

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/06

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Where the government shutdown is affecting intellectual property Melwood is proving that inclusive employment can thrive When the government shuts down, who protects federal workers' paychecks and their jobs? 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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00:09:01

Pentagon looks to get pulse of small businesses as...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/05

The Pentagon Cyber Security Maturity Model certification is less than a week away from becoming an official acquisition rule. Now the Defense Department's lead Small Business Office is polling companies about their readiness to meet the CMMC requirements for more on CMMC finally becoming a reality 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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00:07:07

Nearly half of VA benefits employees working without...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/05

The vast majority of employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs are still working during the government shutdown, and most are being paid on time through advanced appropriations. Even so, tens of thousands of VA employees are not getting paid right now because they're either furloughed or working without pay. Veteran Service Organizations say that the shutdown has also limited their services to veterans. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman has been covering this. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:09

When a shutdown impacts mission, how does industry...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/05

Employees of the government, and the companies agencies work with are both feeling the strain of this ongoing shutdown. Now, one industry group is asking Congressional leaders to lessen the financial blow the best they can. Federal Drive host Terry Gerton spoke with Jim Carroll earlier this week, who is the Executive Director 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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00:10:50

Financial tips from a retired fed who's seen his...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/05

Well here we are again. A government shutdown that doesn't appear to be ending any time soon, and federal strain is abound. With many employees furloughed, or even being laid off due to the shutdown, they're looking at all options to pay their bills. We thought we'd speak with someone who's been down this road before and can give some tips for getting through it. We welcome back to the program Abe Grungold, former federal employee and founder of AG Financial Services. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:07

Where the shutdown is having the biggest impact...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/05

With the 11th shutdown of the U.S. government since 1976 underway, the economic ramifications are being felt all over. For some analysis on some of the most affected areas, we welcome Chip Lugo, an analyst with WalletHub. 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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00:47:53

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/05

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonWhere the shutdown is having the biggest impact geographically speaking Financial tips from a retired fed who's seen his share of shutdowns When a shutdown impacts mission, how does industry hold on when contractors are left unpaid 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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00:10:15

Lessons from the front lines of looking for a new job

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/04

More than 211,000 people have left federal service since January. tens of thousands of employees of contractors are also newly unemployed after the Trump administration cut spending and terminated contracts. In this week's federal report, Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller tells the story of two job seekers and what others can learn from their six month saga. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:43

Uncertainty over back pay, RIFs deepening...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/04

Though many federal employees have been through shutdowns in the past, a significant majority say things are very different this time. Around about 70% of respondents to a recent Federal News Network survey say the current shutdown feels much less certain than usual. Some survey takers also say the Trump administration's recent actions have only built on the challenges feds have faced this year. Here with more on the survey results is Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. See Privacy Policy at

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00:09:28

Military pay is once again a pressure point in the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/04

Military pay is always front and center of any government shutdown. It can also serve as a motivator to get members of Congress moving before they go too long. On the other side though are the servicemembers themselves, many of whom rely solely on that paycheck to get through their daily lives. To get some insight on the impact this particular shutdown is having on today's military, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Jim Whaley, CEO of the nonprofit Mission Roll Call, and a 20 year Army

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00:12:32

A new retirement system promises modernization, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/04

Federal employees planning to retire are now navigating ORA, the new online platform replacing OPM’s paper-based process. The system is designed to streamline retirement, but early users are facing delays, confusion, and communication breakdowns. For insight on what’s working and what’s not, Federal News Network’s Eric White spoke with Thiago Glieger, a retirement planning expert at RMG Advisors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:13:19

A Supreme Court ruling challenges NIH’s authority,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/04

The Supreme Court’s partial stay in a case against NIH has left dozens of public health studies in legal limbo. At the center are canceled grants focused on vaccine hesitancy, LGBTQ health, and racial disparities; topics critics say were targeted for political reasons. Here to explain the ruling and its impact on scientific independence are Dr. Susan Polan and Shalini Goel Agarwal. Dr. Polan is associate executive director for public affairs and advocacy with the American Public Health Association

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00:55:56

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/04

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Military pay is once again a pressure point in the shutdown fight A Supreme Court ruling challenges NIH’s authority, leaving public health research in the balance A new retirement system promises modernization, but it’s creating more questions than answers 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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00:07:15

Trump admin begins developing new cybersecurity strategy

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/03

The Trump administration is starting to develop a new National Cyber Security Strategy. Several presidential administrations, including Trump's first, have tried to get their arms around securing US interests in cyberspace, but digital threats to agencies and critical infrastructure have only gotten worse, while artificial intelligence is posing a whole new set of challenges. For more on how the White House is addressing those issues, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday. See Privacy Policy at

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