The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/21

Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Having expertise doesn’t always mean the system knows what to do with it After a tough year for federal senior executives, new leadership at SEA is looking at what comes next A PCS move can test a family’s finances, routines, and support systems all at once 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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00:12:21

Having expertise doesn’t always mean the system knows...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/21

The Air Force has spent years building China‑related expertise. But researchers find the personnel system doesn’t always reward or retain that specialization. That leaves a gap between what strategy calls for and how careers actually play out. Dr. Miriam Matthews and Cristina Garafola from the Rand Corporation join us with their analysis. TAG 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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00:10:54

A PCS move can test a family’s finances, routines and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/21

PCS moves can put real strain on military families from unexpected costs to the impact on careers and kids. Sarah Roder, Director of Partnerships and Member Engagement at Armed Forces Mutual, joins us to explain where families get caught off guard and what helps smooth the transition. 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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00:10:41

After a tough year for federal senior executives, new...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/21

Federal senior executives are coming out of a demanding year, with mission changes, retirements and rising expectations across agencies. That pressure is reshaping how SES leaders approach their roles and forcing a reset inside the organization that supports them. Dr. Michelle Sutter, executive director of the Senior Executives Association, joins us to talk about what comes next for SES leaders and how SEA is adjusting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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00:11:31

Pentagon begins sweeping review of military legal system

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/20

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a sweeping review of the military legal system, directing the Pentagon’s general counsel to convene a special review panel that will conduct what he described as an “ongoing, long-term, departmentwide review of all aspects of the military legal system.” The review faces numerous challenges — and the panel’s structure will determine whether it leads to meaningful reform. For more, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Ira Rushing, an associate at

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00:07:58

4 benefits bills for federal employees, retirees to...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/20

Some adjustments to financial security, retirement payments and insurance options for feds are in the beginning stages of consideration in Congress. Four recent bills that House and Senate lawmakers have introduced over the last few weeks aim to tackle a range of benefits issues across government. Here with details, 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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00:55:03

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/20

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Getting the rules right early can shape both safety and growth of emerging technologies The administration is leaning on the Defense Production Act to shape supply chains through federal support, not mandates Some of the biggest cyber risks to the military don’t start inside government networks 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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00:11:25

Getting the rules right early can shape both safety...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/20

A new GAO assessment looks ahead at emerging technologies where early decisions could shape how they’re used and how they’re governed across government. We talk through what those trends are and what Congress and agencies need to be thinking about now with GAO Chief Scientist Dr. Sterling Thomas. 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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00:11:58

Some of the biggest cyber risks to the military don’t...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/20

By opening its Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program to new partners, the Pentagon is trying to reduce vulnerabilities across the supply chain. As those risks extend beyond government systems into the private sector, partnership becomes central. How that model works and what success looks like is at the center of my conversation with Terry Kalka, director of the Defense Industrial Base Collaborative Information Sharing Environment at the Defense Department Cyber Crime Center. See Privacy

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00:10:00

The administration is leaning on the Defense...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/20

The latest use of the Defense Production Act expands federal tools to support domestic energy capacity across the supply chain. It does not compel action, but it opens a path for financing and program support. Whether that translates into projects will turn on agency follow-through. Scott Johnson, of counsel at Foley & Lardner, is here to share with us how that would work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:07:18

State Dept directs managers to ‘revise and...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/19

The State Department is directing managers to go back and revise recently submitted annual performance evaluations to give employees lower scores. That’s all part of recent governmentwide guidance limiting the number of top scores that federal employees can receive. Impacted employees say these changes could disrupt the collaborative nature of their diplomatic work. 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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00:09:44

Naval Postgraduate School at the center of Navy's...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/19

The Navy is ensuring its officers at the highest levels understand how artificial intelligence works as it adopts and integrates it into its warfighting functions. The Naval Postgraduate School is at the center of those efforts, providing both the courses and the technology to drive that learning. For more on what NPS is doing, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller caught up with Randy Pugh, the vice provost for warfare studies, the director of the Office of Warfare Studies and the lead

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00:10:48

Challenging a GAO protest stay override may be...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/19

When a contractor files a bid protest at GAO, the award usually pauses while the protest is reviewed. But recent court decisions are clarifying when agencies can override that stay and how closely judges will examine those decisions afterward. Here to help us understand the complexity of this contingency is Zach Prince, 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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00:11:32

Federal contractors are doing more than delivering...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/19

As hantavirus cases draw renewed attention, contractors are part of how the government builds capacity in public health emergencies, especially with large gatherings like the World Cup on the horizon. At the same time, a new Pentagon memo is putting more pressure on how contractors account for facility costs. Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council joins me to connect those dots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:55:09

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

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/19

Coming up today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Growth across federal contractors averaged about 15% in 2025, according to Deltek’s latest Clarity report, but that growth is showing up alongside new pressure on margins, controls and visibility Federal contractors are doing more than delivering programs, they’re helping the government respond when conditions change quickly Challenging a GAO protest stay override may be getting clearer, but not any easier See Privacy Policy at

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00:12:53

Growth across federal contractors is showing up...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/19

Deltek’s new Clarity report, based on 2025 data, shows a widening divide inside the federal contracting market. The firms growing fastest aren’t just adding revenue, they’re maintaining tighter controls and fewer hidden risks at the same time. Kevin Plexico, senior vice president of information solutions at Deltek, explains what the data shows about balancing speed and scrutiny across the market right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:12:14

The military takes a closer look at the impact of...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/18

Last year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the military services to reduce the number of Permanent Change of Station moves by 50%. The Air Force, in partnership with RAND, then took a closer look at how longer assignments and fewer moves would impact budgets, readiness, retention and the career development of Airmen. To understand more about RAND's findings, Federal News Network’s Anastasia Obis spoke with Lisa Harrington, senior operations researcher at RAND and Kelly Atkinson, political

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00:10:13

Federal agencies double the number of AI use cases

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/18

Federal agencies doubled their number of AI use cases over the past year. That’s according to the latest inventory maintained by the Office of Management and Budget. There are now more than 3,600 use cases documented across the government. Gregory Barbaccia is the federal chief information officer and chief AI officer. In a conversation with Jason Miller, Barbaccia gave us an update on Federal News Network’s 2026 A-I and Data Exchange. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:10:44

Reorganization plans can look clean on paper and turn...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/18

A year ago, the Interior Department pitched a sweeping reorganization as a way to save money and streamline operations. What the evidence actually shows about how that played out is the focus of my conversation with Tim Whitehouse, executive director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. 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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00:11:23

The IRS’s service picture may be improving, but...

The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton ·

2026/05/18

The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel’s 2025 annual report surfaces nearly 200 recommendations on where IRS communication and services continue to break down. Philip Hwang, national chair of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel at the IRS, explains what taxpayers are still struggling with and how their feedback helps to shape what changes next. 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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