The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:12:34

When it comes to personal security, knowing something...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/01

Security leaders are recalibrating how they read risk in a more fragmented environment. What used to be isolated signals now connect in ways that can change decisions fast. Here to explain what that means for public officials at all levels is Executive Director of Protective Intelligence at Ontic, Fred Burton. 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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00:46:01

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/01

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When it comes to personal security, knowing something is happening isn’t the same as knowing what to do about it The next test for the infrastructure investment and jobs act is whether it can deliver, not just distribute A new proposed FAR rule is trying to fix one of the government’s most persistent data problems, figuring out exactly what needs to be protected See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:21

A new proposed FAR rule is trying to fix one of the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/07/01

A revised FAR proposal now out for comment aims to unify how civilian agencies define and safeguard controlled unclassified information in contracts, reflecting industry pushback on earlier drafts while addressing long‑standing gaps that left contractors navigating a patchwork of policies. Here to walk us through the details is Zach Prince, a 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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00:09:22

Agencies award $179B to small firms in 2025, down...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/30

Despite all the turmoil in federal contracting over the last year, agencies surpassed the 23% governmentwide goal for awards to small businesses in fiscal 2025. The Small Business Administration said last Thursday that agencies awarded 28% of all prime contracts to small firms last year. While agencies reached the overall goal, the total dollars going to small businesses dropped to $179 billion last year from $183.5 billion in 2024. For more on SBA's 2025 small business scorecard, Federal News

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00:06:36

Government leaders reflect on past and future of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/30

Leaders across all levels of government convened last week at the Library of Congress in downtown Washington, D.C, for an event celebrating public service. As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the ceremony sparked inspiration for the next generation of government leaders. Federal News Network’s Drew Friedman was at the event and she files this report. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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01:00:19

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/30

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton The "Father of the Nuclear Navy" is still influencing modern day leaders Two trends in the TSP don’t seem to line up, but they might actually be the same story The government is rewriting the rulebook for how it buys and the changes are coming fast 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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00:20:20

The "Father of the Nuclear Navy" is still influencing...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/30

Admiral Hyman G. Rickover had a huge task, development a naval nuclear propulsion program that will use the technology efficiently and safely for years to come. Now known as the "Father of Nuclear Navy," it is safe to say that mission was accomplished. During his career however, he brought many into his sphere of influence and advised many other federal leaders and even presidents about nuclear power to make sure it gets the care and attention it needs. Now one of his long time assistants has

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00:09:27

Two trends in the TSP don’t seem to line up, but they...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/30

Net contributions are down and now negative. At the same time, the G Fund has lost its place as the dominant investment. Arthur Stein, Partner with Allworth Financial, says those shifts are connected, and together they point to a change in how the TSP is working for investors. 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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00:11:51

The government is rewriting the rulebook for how it...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/30

A massive overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation is now moving through formal rulemaking, with the first set of proposed changes touching wide swaths of how contracts are planned, awarded and managed. The documents run longer than Moby Dick, and stakeholders have just 30 days to weigh in. Here to walk us through the key changes is Partner at Haynes Boone, Dan Ramish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:31

Food insecurity skyrockets among military families,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/29

Food insecurity is on the rise among military families. And more than a third of currently serving families said they had less than $500 in savings. Those are some of the findings of the Military Family Advisory Network’s biennial survey . Over the years, the survey, which is the largest independent research effort focused on the military family population, has helped shape major policy and quality-of-life reforms. For more on the findings, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Dr. Gabby

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00:07:57

The Pentagon is ramping up CMMC program, what does...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/29

The Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center has long been a key cog in the Pentagon’s efforts to protect sensitive information from leaking to foreign adversaries. But the Pentagon is now ramping up a new evaluation regime under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. evaluating potentially tens of thousands of contractors that hold sensitive CUI. For more on what the CMMC program means for DIBCAC, Federal News Network’s Justin Doubleday talked with Nick DelRosso, the

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00:48:14

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/29

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When there’s broad agreement on disaster response reform, why does action still stall? The Postal Service has the authority to expand into government services, so why hasn’t it acted?Congress seemed close to resolving several key issues until the White House stepped in, so what happens now? 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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00:09:54

When there’s broad agreement on disaster response...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/29

Competing FEMA reorganization proposals are now on the table, and there’s actually surprising alignment on what needs to change, but no final plan. That raises a more urgent question: how ready will the agency be when the next major disaster hits? Andy Winkler of the Bipartisan Policy Center joins us with a look at what’s at stake.Read the report here: https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/fema-reform-comparing-the-review-councils-recommendations-and-congressional-proposals/ See Privacy Policy

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00:09:45

The Postal Service has the authority to expand into...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/29

With USPS under financial pressure, expanding into new government services could offer a path forward. But despite having the authority to do more, that effort hasn’t moved much beyond passport processing. A new report from the Postal Service’s inspector general points to a lack of strategy and a fragmented approach inside the organization. David Garcia, Research Analyst with the Postal Service’s Office of Inspector General, is here to walk us through the details. See Privacy Policy at

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00:08:31

Congress seemed close to resolving several key issues...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/29

Congress appeared to be closing in on several major issues last week, before the White House shifted the dynamics in a way that could change what comes next. Now lawmakers are reassessing both timing and substance. For a look at where things stand, we turn to 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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00:07:55

Army Corps restructuring of value engineering program...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reorganizing its long-standing value engineering program by shifting it from a separate activity and folding it into existing project delivery processes. Critics warn the move would increase the risk of waste, cost growth and schedule overruns and one organization has urged the Defense Department to immediately reverse the decision. For more, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Rob Stewart, SAVE International immediate past president. See Privacy

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00:05:42

USPS staves off immediate cash crisis, but warns of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/26

The Postal Service has pushed back an immediate cash crisis by delaying payments to employee retirement plans. But Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers this week that USPS’ long-term financial problems are far from solved. For the latest, 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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00:09:58

There’s no perfect answer to when to claim Social...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/26

The choice to claim Social Security benefits early or delay them comes down to balancing immediate income against long‑term security. That decision often hinges on factors people can’t know for sure, especially how long they’ll live. Here to walk through what people should be weighing is Thiago Glieger, a certified financial planner with RMG Advisors. 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

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, a new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/26

When you think of Benjamin Franklin, you probably think invention or diplomacy, but Dr. Barry Davis says Franklin’s real legacy may be something more fundamental: the idea that a free society survives by acting before problems become crises. That concept shaped how early American institutions were built, and it still has relevance for how we think about public systems today. Dr. Davis joins me now to share his new book, "The Preventioneers." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:11:17

Some of the biggest fiscal problems facing the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/26

The latest social security trustees report doesn’t break new ground, but it does move up the timeline for when the trust fund starts to run out of money. And it raises a basic question: if we’ve known this was coming, why hasn’t anything changed? Joining me to walk through the politics and the process of fixing social security is the Executive Vice President of Policy at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Brett Loper. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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