Today on the Federal Drive with Terry Gerton What do federal employees ask about most when it comes to ethics? A new fraud initiative puts DEI programs under the government’s microscope We'll take a look at some of the shutdown's impacts on the federal judiciary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second-longest government shutdown is projected to put a toll on the U-S economy. The Congressional Budget Office expects the shutdown will take a $7 billion hit to the economy, so far. That sum would climb to $14 billion if it drags on for another month. About 750,000 federal employees are currently furloughed and many others are working without pay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s a five-Thursday month, which means it’s time for a special Up Close conversation with your host Casandra and Producer Bill!This is the first time Casandra and Bill have been on the pod together since Casandra was out recovering from knee surgery, and there’s a lot to catch up on. They talk about what it was like for Bill to guest host in her absence and reflect on what it means to step in when someone else needs a hand. From covering a podcast episode to offering support during a tough season,

General Minister of The Disciples of Christ Church, bringing legitimacy to the notion that church members are taking time to discuss their political differences on the foundation of their shared faith. This is the route. This is the hope we hold on to in the days where people will be hungry and hurting.

Ernest Crim III and Jesse Jr hash out the bottom line…people in the wealthiest nation should never go hungry since food is not scarce. The motives of leaders who choose to send children to school hungry or let the elderly miss meals is one of conscience. The conscience becomes the responsibility of churches across the country to do the work that the government rejects. Joined by Rev. Sandhya Jha in the last segment, she confirmed the thought that the help will come from one another.

Honolulu Police Department Sergeant Cameron Tuitele joins host Brandi Higa on this week's episode of the One O'ahu Podcast to share a story about the HPD training academy in Waipahu (2:00) and a young officer's experience on the Pali Highway (7:18). Then, Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) Captain Gerald Pacheco recalls strange happenings in Kaka'ako (20:44) and Station 40 Kapolei (21:36). Later, John Pacheco, a management analysis for the Honolulu Fire Department, talks about his experience while

The latest episode of the Town of Brattleboro's podcast covers a regular Selectboard meeting held on October 16 and 21, 2025, previews a regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 4, and announces a second listening session for the FY27 budget process scheduled on Nov. 12 at Brooks Memorial Library."Town Matters," the Town of Brattleboro's podcast, summarizes Selectboard meetings so you can quickly catch up on local government while you go about your day. Show notes: Oct. 16 Meeting Oct. 21 Meeting Nov. 4

For the final part of the special series, ‘Getting Winter Ready’,  Natascha Meunier from Animal Health Ireland is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss ‘Health at Housing’.   As always, there  are liver and rumen fluke, lice and mites, and going in to housing, gutworms or lungworm (hoose) might still be problematic.  Natascha says to be particularly careful about lungworm as it has been ideal conditions over the last few weeks.  She outlines the products for treating worms and fluke

In this episode, Jennifer Darling interviews Bill and Rebecca Dane, a married couple who are both first responders. They share their journey of meeting in the fire service, navigating their careers while maintaining a strong relationship, and the challenges of parenting in a first responder family. The conversation delves into their experiences with work-life balance, the impact of shift work on family dynamics, and the importance of trust and communication in their marriage. As they approach

Have you ever wondered who owns the water that comes out of your tap? In this episode of "Follow the Water," we're breaking down important terms you'll need to know as we continue our story. We explain what exactly an "acre-foot" is, what water rights are, and the complicated nature of water banking.  For more information about Tehachapi's water, visit: https://liveuptehachapi.com/553/Tehachapis-Water This series is narrated by Key Budge, Community Engagement Director for the City of Tehachapi, and

The Supreme Court is set to hear Trump v. Slaughter, a landmark case that could finally overturn Humphrey’s Executor—the 1935 decision that created “independent” federal agencies beyond presidential control. Mark Chenoweth and John Vecchione are joined by NCLA’s Margot Cleveland, principal author of NCLA's amicus brief, to explain why this case could restore accountability to the executive branch and rein in the modern administrative state. From the origins of the FTC to the constitutional power of

Gerrymandering—the manipulation of voting maps for partisan gain—has been part of American politics since its founding, but today, the problem is reaching a breaking point.In this episode, host Simone Leeper shares the story of Vicki and Malcolm Reed, a Utah couple who Campaign Legal Center are representing in a landmark lawsuit defending voters’ rights, alongside Mark Gaber, CLC’s Senior Director of Redistricting. Together, they trace how Utahns fought back after lawmakers attempted to overturn a

In this episode of the Military Retirement Podcast, John and Vic celebrate reaching 1,000 subscribers and discuss the challenges of modern media and recruiting. The highlight of the show is an interview with Rudy Muriel, a veteran and Outreach & Recruitment Specialist for the federal government. Rudy provides invaluable, demystified advice for veterans and military spouses looking to land a federal job.The discussion covers a range of topics including:The "three gatekeepers" of the

In this episode, I call out what I believe to be unethical and deceitful practices by the the city of Valley Center, Kansas in their current search for a new city administrator.The have posted on LinkedIn that the salary range for their next administrator is $115,000 to $200,000. However, their original job postings that are still visible on various job boards listed a salary of range of $105,000 to $145,000. And just two weeks ago they passed a salary ordinance that set the salary range for the

In this heartfelt episode of The Scoop, part of the VET S.O.S. Network, host Kingsley Scott sits down with Anthony Dyer, a U.S. Air Force veteran, gunship aviator, and author of Moonchild.Anthony shares his deeply personal story of service, survival, and rediscovery. From the chaos of Afghanistan to the struggle of identity after leaving the military, Moonchild reveals the emotional journey of a man determined to find peace after war.Kingsley and Anthony explore what it means to go “against the

The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is turning the page on its long-running speaker series with a year-round schedule of author discussions. In this episode, Public Services librarian Eric Meisberger shares what's ahead for book lovers in 2026.

Brian Doherty talks about shifting the Overton Window in politics, statecraft, and comic books

هيئة كهرباء ومياه دبي و"سيسكو" تبحثان تعزيز التعاون في البنية التحتية الذكية

DEWA and Cisco discuss enhancing co-operation in smart infrastructure

DEWA and Huawei explore deeper collaboration in digital transformation