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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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00:13:32

Amid data gap, an alternative to FEVS emerges for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/12

The Trump administration scrapped this year's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. That's the government's signature assessment of trends in the federal workforce. But in the absence of FEVS, a new opportunity has emerged for federal employees to make their voices heard. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman got more from experts at the Partnership for Public Service, which has just launched its first ever public service Viewpoint Survey. Michelle LaMonte is Senior Vice President of government

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00:08:23

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces changes to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/12

The Defense Acquisition System as you know it, is dead. That's according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who promised to completely change how the Pentagon does business. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis is here with more of the 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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00:18:19

The Army is racing to modernize its industrial base...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/12

From printed circuit boards to drone assembly, the Army’s organic industrial base is evolving to meet future combat needs. Colonels Brett Ayvazian and James Crocker from Army Materiel Command say modernization is underway, but aging infrastructure and supply chain fragility remain key challenges. They joined me at AUSA's annual conference to discuss the situation. 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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01:02:20

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/12

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Shutdowns are driving federal workers to pick up side hustles The Army is racing to modernize its industrial base to stay ready for tomorrow’s fight The Pentagon wants faster weapons and it's giving industry just 60 days to help make it happen 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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00:09:30

The Pentagon wants faster weapons and it's giving...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/12

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth laid out a plan last week to overhaul weapons acquisition in his “Arsenal of Freedom” speech to industry leaders. Each service branch has two months to propose changes aimed at speeding development. For insight into what this means for contractors, we turn to Stephanie Kostro, president 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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00:10:00

Shutdowns are driving federal workers to pick up side...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/12

Shutdowns are prompting a major mindset shift among federal workers, with many turning to side hustles for financial relief and some planning to stick with them long-term. But federal employment rules around outside work are strict, and missteps can carry serious consequences. Here to explain what’s driving the change and what workers need to know before picking up a second job is Novo Constare, CEO of Indeed Flex. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:35

Military families face unique barriers to fertility...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/11

Increased access to fertility treatment has been brought to the forefront, with even the White House now announcing that it has conducted negotiations to bring the price of IVF down. However, there's a segment of the population that may need even more help getting the care they need, military families. We're now joined by Dr. Michael Wittenberger, a reproductive endocrinologist and Navy veteran with a lot of experience in treating veterans and military families. See Privacy Policy at

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00:50:22

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/10

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The shutdown creates an employment law minefield for federal contractors Open Season starts today, and feds face rising premiums and tough choices on coverage Signs of movement in shutdown negotiations on the Hill 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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00:07:05

Unions sue Trump administration over 'loyalty...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/10

Federal employee unions are suing the Trump administration for including a new essay question on most job applications. One of the questions asks candidates how they plan to advance the Trump administration's priorities. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit say that amounts to a loyalty test for the nonpartisan civil service Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more details. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:44

Federal employees are reporting major workplace...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/10

Federal employees are experiencing disruptions in the workplace at a rate nearly three times the national average. Close to one-third of federal employees say their workplace has been disrupted to a very large extent this year, according to new data from Gallup. For more on the latest findings, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman spoke with a Gallup director and Senior Consultant, Camille Lloyd. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:09

The shutdown creates an employment law minefield for...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/10

As the shutdown stretches on, federal contractors face growing wage and hour risks, from delayed payments to potential violations of labor law. Employers trying to do the right thing may still stumble into legal trouble. Here to explain how contractors can protect themselves and what organizations should be doing to stay compliant is Co-Chair of the Employment + Labor Practice at Morrison and Foerster, Andrew Turnbull. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:50

Signs of movement in shutdown negotiations on the Hill

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/10

Last week's signs of movement seem to have hit a stop sign over the weekend. The House remains in recess. Regardless of the impacts on air travel, SNAP benefits, and military pay, Senate Democrats are holding firm on their demands, and Republicans are equally resolute in their positions, Here with more details on the shutdown negotiations is Maeve Sheehey, congressional reporter with Bloomberg Government. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:10:03

Open Season starts today, and feds face rising...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/07

Open Season kicks off today. Federal employees and retirees are facing another round of double-digit premium hikes, shifting plan defaults, and new coverage options. Here to explain what’s changing and how to avoid paying for coverage you don’t need is John Hatton from NARFE.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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00:06:41

Army looks to capitalize on recruitment and retention...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/07

Like the other military services, the Army has now recovered from the recruiting challenges it faced over the last several years. But even during the peak of those problems, a bright spot was that retention stayed strong. Now the Army is trying to capitalize on that strength by thinking more carefully about which soldiers it keeps and where. As Federal News Network's Jared Serbu reports, the Service wants to retain its soldiers in the fields where they're most needed, focus its retention efforts

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00:08:32

If the shutdown continues, more feds expecting ‘sick...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/07

The decision by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 high volume markets beginning this morning, isn't just a reaction to the now longest partial government shutdown ever. FAA is seeing the strain on air traffic controllers who are starting to call out sick more often. A new Federal News Network pulse poll finds FAA employees aren't the only ones working without pay that may be calling out sick or taking part in a sick out if this shutdown continues deep into

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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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00:19:41

Cuts to U.S. emergency food aid are straining global...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/07

One of the first major cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency hit the U.S. Agency for International Development. About 85% of its programs were eliminated, and the rest, including emergency food aid, were folded into the State Department. That food aid program has long had bipartisan support, but the transition hasn’t been seamless. Federal News Network's Eric White recently spoke with Vincent Smith from the American Enterprise Institute to explore the program's growing pains. See

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00:11:23

New CMMC rules take effect Monday, with contractors...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2025/11/07

Starting Monday, some Defense contracts will require verified cybersecurity compliance under new CMMC rules. But contractors face murky thresholds, shifting clause language, and real risks to eligibility. For the details on the changes, Federal News Network's Jared Serbu spoke with Dan Ramish, 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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00:09:17

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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00:08:07

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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