The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

00:10:55

A simpler way to file taxes ran into a complicated...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/02

Direct File had to fit into an ecosystem that includes private tax prep companies, state system and IRS capacity. Even with positive user feedback, that environment created friction that could shape what comes next. Gabriel Zucker, Fellow at the Economic Security Project, joins us to walk through a new report that details what happened with Direct File and what lessons future reformers should learn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:09:58

Retirement changes the rules for your portfolio, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/02

The move from saving to spending introduces a different kind of risk, where timing matters as much as returns. That shift can change outcomes quickly, especially in the early years of retirement. Certified financial planner Thiago Glieger of RMG Advisors, joins me to walk through those risks and how to plan for them. 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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00:08:25

Regulations for grants management are getting their...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/01

The regulations for grants management are getting their second major rewrite in two years. The Office of Management and Budget has three main goals in its proposed rewrite of 2 CFR 200, including improving the transparency and accountability of grant awards. Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller joins me now to discuss what the proposed changes say and would mean for agencies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:36

USDA relocation of food assistance employees will...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/01

The Agriculture Department is relocating employees at many of its component agencies. That includes staff at the Food and Nutrition Service which carries out SNAP and other food assistance programs used by tens of millions of Americans. But many FNS employees say they would sooner quit than jobs than relocate, according to an internal poll conducted by their union. 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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00:10:56

Fraud detection is getting more data‑driven and the...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/01

The DOJ’s new FOCUS initiative puts a spotlight on the quality behind data‑driven fraud claims, encouraging closer engagement with analysts who can show their methods hold up. That shift could change what kinds of cases make it forward and what organizations need to be ready for when they do. Here with more insight into how these cases are proceeding is Tom Suddath, partner at Reed Smith. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:11:35

The Coast Guard has plenty of tools to assess...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/01

Looking at risk one tool at a time can leave gaps in how the full system is understood. That’s prompting a closer look at how assessments are connected—and how they guide choices. For a look at how those pieces could work together differently, I'm joined by Susan Resetar and Eric Cooper of RAND. 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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00:51:56

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/01

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe to-do list for Congress is filled with regular, and not so regular, order The Coast Guard has plenty of tools to assess waterway risk, the challenge is making them work together Fraud detection is getting more data‑driven and the Justice Department is raising expectations for how that work gets done 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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00:10:44

The to-do list for Congress is filled with regular,...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/06/01

As Congress returns after the Memorial Day holiday recess, the things they left on the desk are still there and how lawmakers use the next two months could shape funding, oversight and the runway agencies have heading into fall. We'll get the details from WTOP's capitol hill correspondent, Mitchell Miller. 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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00:07:19

House NDAA would set up protected disclosure program...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/29

House lawmakers want to ensure any incidents involving Defense Department artificial intelligence systems are quickly reported. The House Armed Services Committee’s mark up of the 2027 defense authorization bill would establish a protected disclosure program for AI systems at DoD. For more, 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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00:06:39

Federal employees may see faster path to promotions

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/29

Federal employees may soon see opportunities to move up the career ladder more quickly. The Office of Personnel Management is proposing to eliminate a required waiting period for federal promotions. 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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00:53:09

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/29

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe same data that’s out there about you can also be used against you and now it is For military families, the pressure isn’t just external, it shows up at home As AI reshapes work, a new program is showing what it takes to keep up 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

As AI reshapes work, a new program is showing what it...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/29

As AI reshapes how work gets done, a new, hands‑on program is showing how veterans can build real, usable skills and do it quickly. It’s a practical take on the Labor Department’s push for AI fluency, with results already taking shape. Mika Cross and Ted Adair join me to walk through what participants are learning. 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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00:13:01

The same data that’s out there about you can also be...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/29

Reports of an Iranian‑linked group contacting U.S. troops using their own personal data points to a shift in cyber conflict from networks to people. It’s direct, personal and hard to defend against. Ron Zayas, CEO of Ironwall, joins me with what that means for service members and the federal workforce. 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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00:10:45

For military families, the pressure isn’t just...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/29

New survey data shows military families facing sustained financial and daily life pressures from childcare to employment that are starting to affect stability and readiness. As demands on the force grow, those strains are getting harder to ignore. Kathy Roth‑Douquet of Blue Star Families joins me with what the latest numbers show. 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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00:07:48

VA’s EHR rollout gets bipartisan praise, as employee...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/28

The Department of Veterans Affairs is getting bipartisan praise for its resumed rollout of a new Electronic Health Record; a multibillion-dollar project that has run into myriad problems since it began under the first Trump administration. The VA rolled out the system to new sites last month after a three-year pause on deployment. Groups representing VA employees, however, say the latest facilities to adopt the new EHR are dealing with problems. Federal News Network’s Jory Heckman has more.See

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00:11:01

OMB revamps cyber event logging requirements

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/28

Agencies will soon have new requirements for logging cybersecurity data to better secure their systems and data against ever increasing threats. The Office of Management and Budget’s new memo outlining these changes is one of several ways the Trump administration is recalibrating cyber defenses as the threat of artificial intelligence-fueled cyber attacks increase. 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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00:12:51

Federal financial management has always been a...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/28

Workforce strain and technology changes are reshaping how federal financial management gets done. That’s affecting everything from daily decisions to long-term accountability across agencies. Here to share more about the future of federal financial management are Ann Ebberts, CEO of the Association of Government Accountants and Rich Brady, CEO of the Society of Defense Financial Management. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:58:31

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/28

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry GertonNASA is testing a faster way to recruit top engineering talent inside the federal hiring guardrails Even as agencies try to bring in new talent, a lot of current employees are making tough decisions about pay, retirement and whether to stay Federal financial management has always been a no‑fail mission, the past year has added new pressure to a workforce already stretched across competing demand See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and

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00:11:27

Even as agencies try to bring in new talent, a lot of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/28

Budget uncertainty, pay debates, and retirement delays are shaping real decisions for federal workers right now. That’s affecting whether people stay, leave, or retire—and how stable the workforce feels day to day. John Hatton, staff vice president at NARFE, joins us to explain what’s driving those challenges and what they mean for the workforce. 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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00:12:25

NASA is testing a faster way to recruit top...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/28

NASA is testing a new way to bring engineers and technologists into the agency more quickly. The idea is to move faster while still working inside federal hiring rules. Here to tell us how the program will work is NASA Chief Human Capital Officer, Kelly Elliott. 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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