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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.
This 16-minute episode of The Federal Drive features host Terry Gerton interviewing Gen. Robert Brown, president of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), ahead of the annual AUSA conference. The episode frames the conference as a significant indicator of Army leadership priorities and emerging debates.…
Worth it if you follow defense policy closely or attend AUSA conferences and want a quick leadership perspective on this year's themes.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton addresses an underutilized benefit available to military veterans: burial benefits. The episode highlights a significant gap between eligibility and actual usage—nearly every veteran qualifies for these benefits through their military service, yet only a fraction of eligible…
Worth it if you're a veteran or family member wanting to understand burial benefits before a crisis forces the decision, or if you're planning ahead for end-of-life care.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton is a daily news and interview program focused on federal government, policy, and defense issues. This October 9, 2026 episode covers two main topics: the AUSA (Association of the United States Army) conference and its relevance to current Army challenges, and a segment on veteran…
Worth it if you work in federal government, follow defense policy closely, or are a veteran seeking practical information about benefits.
This 8-minute episode from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton covers the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's proposed overhaul of the federal sector complaint process. The segment reports on pushback from multiple stakeholder groups—lawmakers, former EEOC commissioners, and other interested parties—who argue…
Worth it if you work in federal HR, follow EEOC policy closely, or need a quick update on current workplace discrimination complaint procedures.
This 8-minute episode of The Federal Drive addresses a policy proposal from a Maryland lawmaker seeking to require the Pentagon to track suicides among its civilian workforce, similar to existing tracking systems for military service members and their families. The impetus for this proposal stems from a concerning…
Worth it if you work in federal government, track Pentagon policy, or have direct interest in mental health initiatives within the Defense Department.
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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton addresses the recurring phenomenon of retirement calendars—tools that suggest optimal timing for federal employees to retire—and warns that these simplified guides don't capture the full complexity of retirement decisions. The episode features Tammy Flanagan, Principal with Retire…
Worth it if you're a federal employee considering retirement and have encountered these calendars, or if you want a quick expert reminder that retirement timing is more complex than a simple chart.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton presents a 17-minute discussion on civil service reform, featuring Don Kettl, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland and author of a paper challenging conventional approaches to the topic. The episode's central premise is that traditional civil service reform has been too…
Worth it if you work in federal management, follow civil service policy closely, or want a quick introduction to Don Kettl's ecosystem-based reform argument.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton examines a recent False Claims Act enforcement case involving government contractors, exploring how the government is expanding its interpretation of contractual compliance obligations. The episode features Richard Arnolt, a partner at Bass, Berry & Sims law firm, who appears to…
Worth it if you work in federal contracting compliance or need to track False Claims Act enforcement trends affecting employment practices.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton covers three distinct federal policy topics in this 58-minute episode. The first segment addresses retirement timing for federal employees, examining how the choice of retirement date can significantly impact benefits—though often not in the ways people commonly assume. This appears…
Worth it if you work in federal government, manage federal contracts, or need practical guidance on federal employment and retirement decisions.
This 10-minute Federal Drive episode examines the U.S. Navy's shift toward organizational agility in adopting emerging technologies. Host Anastasia Obis interviews two key figures: Lauren Nelson, senior vice president and research director at Forrester, and Justin Fannelli, chief technology officer for the Department…
Worth it if you work in federal technology policy, defense procurement, or organizational change management and want a quick overview of Navy modernization efforts.
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This 7-minute episode of The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton covers CISA's (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) decision to maintain cyber pay incentives while simultaneously tightening eligibility criteria. The host interviews Justin Doubleday from Federal News Network, who appears to be the reporting…
Worth it if you work in federal cybersecurity, HR policy, or follow CISA staffing issues closely and want a quick update on this specific policy change.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton features an interview with Ho Nieh, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, discussing the global expansion of nuclear power plants amid rising geopolitical tensions. The episode explores how increased nuclear ambitions worldwide are creating new challenges for safety systems…
Worth it if you want a quick regulatory perspective on global nuclear expansion from a U.S. government official, but not if you need deep analysis of geopolitical risks or technical safety details.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton examines proposed changes to nuclear safety regulations, specifically the NRC's consideration of eliminating the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) standard while maintaining existing exposure limits. This 16-minute episode features interviews with Andrew Averbach and Tom…
Worth it if you work in nuclear regulation, follow NRC policy closely, or need a quick briefing on ALARA standard changes.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton covers four distinct federal policy and workforce topics in this 54-minute episode. The first segment addresses government communication strategy, presenting research suggesting that the public is less frustrated by uncertainty than by lack of transparency—implying agencies should…
Worth it if you work in federal government or have military family connections and want a quick overview of current policy concerns, but not if you seek substantive analysis.
This 7-minute episode from The Federal Drive reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive requiring the Pentagon to pause operations by October 15th to allow service members dedicated time to vote. Federal News Network's Rachel Cohen covers the announcement and explores the reasoning behind this unusual…
Worth it if you follow federal workforce and military policy closely and want a quick update on this specific Pentagon directive.
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This 9-minute episode of The Federal Drive features Mark Greenblatt, a former Interior Department inspector general and former chairman of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, discussing Congressional stock trading restrictions. The episode is framed around the recent failure of the Stop…
Worth it if you follow Congressional ethics issues closely and want a quick expert take on why stock trading bans keep failing, or if you're interested in Mark Greenblatt's new program.
The Federal Drive episode examines the Bayh-Dole Act, landmark legislation passed over 40 years ago that fundamentally changed how federally funded research is commercialized and brought to market. The episode features Joe Allen, executive director of the Bayh-Dole Coalition, who defends the law against mounting…
Worth it if you work in federal research policy or need a quick pro-Bayh-Dole talking-point refresh, but not if you want balanced analysis or substantive understanding.
This 14-minute episode of The Federal Drive examines the competing pressures facing the FDA and the challenges awaiting its new commissioner. Host Terry Gerton speaks with Jamie Ravitz of McDermott Will & Schulte, a law and policy firm with deep healthcare regulatory expertise, to explore the agency's central role in…
Worth it if you work in federal policy, healthcare regulation, or want a quick primer on the structural tensions facing FDA leadership.
This 13-minute episode of The Federal Drive examines proposed changes to federal acquisition regulations under the Revolutionary FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Overhaul. Host Terry Gerton interviews Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council, to discuss how these proposals would reshape…
Worth it if you work in federal contracting or procurement and need updates on FAR overhaul proposals affecting your business.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton covers three distinct policy topics in a one-hour episode. The first segment examines the Bayh-Dole Act, legislation written over 40 years ago that governs how federally funded research gets commercialized. The episode explores whether this framework remains effective for modern…
Worth it if you work in federal policy or procurement and need a quick briefing on emerging issues affecting your agency.
This 8-minute episode from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton reports on a significant policy change from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) affecting federal employee performance evaluations. The core announcement is that OPM is implementing a 40% cap on high performance ratings, meaning most federal employees…
Worth it if you work in federal government or closely follow OPM policy changes and want a quick update on this specific rating system change.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton covers a budget dispute at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), where the office of inspector general is warning that last-minute budget cuts would force staff layoffs and halt most investigations. Host Terry Gerton interviews Federal News Network reporter Justin Doubleday to…
Worth it if you follow federal government oversight issues closely and want a quick update on inspector general conflicts with the Trump administration.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton examines the FBI's new cyber strategy focused on disrupting hostile cyber actors before attacks reach their targets. The episode features James Turgal, vice president of global cyber risk at Optiv, discussing how the bureau aims to shift from reactive incident response to proactive…
Worth it if you work in cybersecurity policy or need a quick federal government update, but not if you want detailed analysis or actionable insights.
The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton examines the QTFY hacking campaign, a persistent cyber threat that has been targeting U.S. government systems and critical infrastructure for years. The episode explores how this long-running intrusion campaign has prompted a strategic shift in federal cybersecurity policy. Rather…
Worth it if you work in federal cybersecurity, follow government IT policy, or need a quick update on the QTFY campaign and resilience-focused defense strategies.