The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:54:27

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/16

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Everybody studies government contracting, the open question is whether anyone outside the system can actually move itFederal contracting is heading into a different kind of environment, more controlled, more structured and less forgiving Sovereign AI, systems built by national governments that run on their own data, infrastructure and rules is hard, expensive and absolutely necessary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:12:49

Federal contracting is heading into a different kind...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/16

A series of changes across policy and regulation are reshaping the federal marketplace at the same time. Together, they point toward a system with tighter requirements and sharper expectations around performance and accountability. Here to help us understand the combined impact on the contracting community is Managing Partner at Centre Law and Consulting, Barbara Kinosky. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:08:09

House NDAA provision could derail Army data center...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/15

The Army is warning that an amendment in the House Armed Services Committee’s version of the 2026 defense policy bill could discourage technology companies from building data centers on military installations and jeopardize the service’s modernization efforts. 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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00:07:55

Federal workforce losses had steeper impact on...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/15

At most agencies, probationary employees left their jobs at a higher rate than other federal workers in 2025. That’s according to analysis of about two dozen agencies in a new report from the Government Accountability Office. Early last year, agencies implemented mass terminations of employees on their probationary period, who have limited job protections. For a look at how those separations panned out, Federal News Network's Drew Friedman spoke with GAO's director of strategic issues, Dawn

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00:54:05

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Monday, June 15,

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/15

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton When the rules change, people will change how they work Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but new research suggests they may be solving the wrong problem Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and the defense bill 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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00:10:26

When the rules change, people will change how they work

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/15

The rollout of Schedule Policy/Career and a proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement are putting new pressure on how federal employees think about their jobs from security and accountability to what they’re willing to say out loud. The effects are starting to show up in real ways across agencies. John Hatton of NARFE connects the dots for us. 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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00:11:02

Congress is at a pivot point on reconciliation and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/15

Questions about the future of another reconciliation package are rippling through Congress, with implications for how and when lawmakers take up the annual defense policy bill. Mitchell Miller joins us with the latest from Capitol 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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00:14:01

Agencies are doubling down on AI upskilling, but new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/15

There’s a growing push to build new skills across government, especially in AI. But if the surrounding systems don’t support that learning, the investment may not translate into performance. A new body of research is challenging how agencies think about the problem. Here to share those findings and recommendations is he Upskilling Lead in the Administrative Modernization Program at Oregon State University, Dr. Priyanka Dave. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

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00:08:34

AI directive focuses patching efforts on ‘highest...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/12

The emergence of artificial intelligence-driven cyber threats is forcing a shift in how agencies manage software vulnerabilities. In a new directive released this week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency laid out how agencies should prioritize the highest risk vulnerabilities on their networks. For more, Federal News Network 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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00:09:27

White House polices hitting small business...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/12

New data from Democrats on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee shine fresh light on just how rough its been for many small business contractors over the last 15 months. A new report from Senator Ed Markey, ranking member of the committee, found since January 2025 when President Donald Trump took office, agencies have reduced spending by 19% and thousands of small firms have left the federal market. For exclusive details on this new data and what it means for federal small

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00:55:10

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/12

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ARPA‑H is testing a model to make research faster, more repeatable, and less dependent on where or with whom you workA lot of health AI isn’t where you think it is and it’s not overseen the way you might expect The people who rely on Medicaid helped design a plan to curb fraud without putting their own care at risk 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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00:12:41

The people who rely on Medicaid helped design a plan...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/12

A new report on Medicaid fraud starts from the ground up, built with input from the people who depend on those services every day. It lays out ways to tighten oversight while preserving access to home and community‑based care. Here to walk us through the problem and the solutions is Leslie Ford, Senior Fellow with the Able Americans program at the National Center for Public Policy Research. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:54

ARPA‑H is testing a model to make research faster,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/12

The limits of biomedical research often come down to access, tools, networks and where the work happens. ARPA‑H is piloting a system meant to level that out while improving reliability. Here to tell us how this will all work is Dr. Paul Sheehan, program manager for IGOR at ARPA‑H. 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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00:11:47

A lot of health AI isn’t where you think it is and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/12

From administrative decisions to care management, health AI tools are influencing outcomes in ways patients may never see. But many of those systems fall outside the usual oversight framework, and that can leave gaps in accountability and increase the risk of errors or inconsistent standards. Here to discuss her recent diagnosis of this space is the Bipartisan Policy Center's Maya Sandalow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:11

GSA reexamining data that shows no building is...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/11

The General Services Administration, the landlord for much of the federal government, says none of the owned or leased buildings it has data on meet the minimum occupancy standard set by law last year. But GSA is reexamining the data it’s collected so far. Among its concerns, the data doesn’t differentiate office space from rooms where employees aren’t working. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:10

HASC challenges Trump’s EO ending bargaining rights...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/11

The House Armed Services Committee is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order that removes collective bargaining rights for civilian workers in the defense department. 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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00:15:36

What looks like stability in today’s workforce may...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/11

This moment in the labor market looks stable on the surface, but underneath it’s driven by caution and constrained choices. Workers are holding on rather than moving on. My guests are Matt Terry from The Economist Enterprise and Brendan McCarthy from Nuveen. 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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00:09:37

Bringing more students into public service starts...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/11

A new program at Arizona State University is connecting students to federal service while they’re still in school, through a model that blends coursework with hands‑on experience. It’s part of a broader effort to strengthen the talent pipeline and widen access to government careers. Shannon Portillo, Director of ASU's School of Public Affairs, is here to give us more information about the initiative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:29

Federal hiring problems may start with how the jobs...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/11

Efforts to improve federal hiring and pay often run into the same problem. The system that defines jobs has stayed largely the same, even as the work itself has changed. Here to walk us through the problem and a path to modernization is Gabe Menchaca, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Niskanen Center. 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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00:54:50

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/11

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Bringing more students into public service starts with giving them a way in and a reason to see themselves there Federal hiring problems may start with how the jobs are defined What looks like stability in today’s workforce may actually be caution, as more people choose to stay put in an uncertain economy 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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