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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.

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Karen Howard
Director for Science, Technology Assessment and Analytics at GAO
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Lieutenant General Sean Ganey
Commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command
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Dustin McDaniel
Former Attorney General of Arkansas and co-chair of the State Attorney General Practice Group at Cozen O'Connor
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Episode: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Bob Venero
CEO of FutureTech Enterprise
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Elizabeth Kurda
Director in the Education, Workforce and Income Security team at GAO
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Episode: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton - - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Brandon Chappo
Director of Public Policy at the Change the Air Foundation
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Episode: Privatized military housing is making service members and their families sick at alarming rates, survey finds
Erica Thompson
Military spouse and military families liaison for the Change the Air Foundation
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Sam Adebayo
Technology reporter
Episode: What happens when a government gives an algorithm a seat at the cabinet table?

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Terry Gerton
Host of the Federal Drive with insights on current events affecting the federal community, with a focus on news and analysis that influence the federal workforce.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Go Tom and Team!

    I’ve become a huge fan of Tom and his FNN network of competent and deeply knowledgeable reporters. Without fail, this podcast is my go-to source for accurate and non-biased perspectives and information on all aspects of the federal government and the ecosystems within which it exists. Tom is a hilarious and humane host that doesn’t shy away from asking tough questions and providing deep historical context.

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    Webster Jammer
    United States9 months ago
  • Please remove second half of the episode

    The stories are ok until they are over and the next part begins.

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    Hgd137
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent presentations

    Thank you for the bounty of information. Well communicated (excellent broadcasters) discussing a wide array of topics.

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    5
    Usc33
    United States4 years ago
  • Support working Americans

    Please stop promoting government agencies and unions who do not want to serve the American public. The same people crying about returning to an office are the same ones sitting side by side with other fans in an indoor sports arena. They are the same ones sitting elbow to elbow in a church, without a mask, pretending to be Christian (while their kids sit in a Sunday school class). They are the same ones that are shooing their kids out the door to sit on a school bus and then in a classroom. Are ... more

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    Hgd137
    United States4 years ago
  • Please fix!!

    After every episode finishes it begins the lessons learned leadership podcast with a interview with the CEO of Navy Fed Credit Union. Why?! Love this podcast but it is painful to listen to that introduction every single time after the podcast end.

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    Matt Cactus
    United States4 years ago

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What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?
Q: Will Congress engage more actively in military operations and deployments?
There have been some signs of Congress asserting itself in foreign policy matters, but control of hearings is primarily with Republicans, limiting the extent of engagement.
What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?
Q: What is the significance of discharge petitions currently gaining traction in the house?
Discharge petitions allow members of a narrow majority to pull forward legislation even if the leadership does not want it, affecting the legislative agenda.
What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?
Q: What progress is being made on appropriations bills before January 30?
The continuing resolution had three bills set, but there are still nine to package and vote on, potentially before the end of the year but with the January 30th deadline providing flexibility.
What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?
Q: What are you hearing about the NDAA and its expected vote?
Both chambers passed versions of the NDAA that are now in informal talks to reach a compromise, with votes expected in early December.
The Trump administration is eliminating expert panels at a historic pace, reshaping how agencies make decisions
Q: What does the administration's approach to terminating these panels mean for transparency?
It suggests a reduction in public access to the decision-making processes that were previously guaranteed under transparency laws.

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