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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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Terry Gerton
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Get the Latest Federal Updates

    This pod helps me keep up with federal bureaucratic updates. Awfully wordy though. I never listen to the Lessons in Leadership and don’t understand why it’s a part of this pod.

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    3
    Rumpydog
    United States3 months ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Webster Jammer
    United States2 years ago
  • Please remove second half of the episode

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hgd137
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent presentations

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

    Apple Podcasts
    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 States5 years ago

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Some listeners note strong reporting and expertise but a few wish for tighter episode pacing or more variety in guest lineup.
A minority comment highlights desire for shorter episodes or more concise summaries.
Likely audiences value clear, timely federal policy insights and practical implications for government audiences.
Overall, reviews emphasize credibility, depth, and usefulness for professionals navigating federal programs.

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DoD strategic hiring committees are still a mystery a year after their formation
Q: Let's start at the beginning. What are these hiring committees and why did the Trump administration want to create them in the first place?
They were created under a Trump executive order as a way to give senior officials more control over civilian hiring across the federal government, with the aim of aligning hiring decisions with administration priorities and merit-based criteria.
The Postal Service has long delivered ballots. Increasingly, policymakers want it to play a larger role in how ballots are validated and counted
Q: What policy and funding steps should Congress consider in the short and long term?
Short term, restore local post office postmarking to preserve legal timelines; long term, overhaul funding to reflect 21st-century mail needs and ensure the Postal Service remains a reliable backbone of the national infrastructure and elections.
The Postal Service has long delivered ballots. Increasingly, policymakers want it to play a larger role in how ballots are validated and counted
Q: What are the practical implications if a policy requiring the Postal Service to verify against a national voter list were to go into effect?
It would transform the Postal Service from a neutral delivery agent into a gatekeeper, shifting power from local officials to the federal level and raising concerns about errors, cost, and the potential exclusion of eligible voters due to flawed lists.
The Postal Service has long delivered ballots. Increasingly, policymakers want it to play a larger role in how ballots are validated and counted
Q: How does the Supreme Court ruling affect how we count ballots that arrive after Election Day?
The ruling confirmed that ballots postmarked by Election Day can be counted in many states as long as they arrive within a set window, which hinges on the postmark as the date of entry into the system and a state's timing rules for counting.
The Postal Service has long delivered ballots. Increasingly, policymakers want it to play a larger role in how ballots are validated and counted
Q: Talk to us about why the Postal Service has become such an important player in the ongoing debate over voting and election administration.
The Postal Service acts as the quiet backbone of democracy, moving ballots between voters and election officials and back for counting, a role that became even more critical during the 2020 election and continues to support a highly decentralized system where states and counties define rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Federal Drive

What is The Federal Drive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently covers U.S. federal government policy, technology, workforce, and procurement with a heavy emphasis on how federal agencies adopt and regulate modernization efforts. Topics frequently rotate through AI governance, cybersecurity, federal hiring and workforce initiatives, defense contracting, and public-private partnerships, often featuring policymakers, agency officials, and industry experts. Notable or recurring strengths include in-depth analyses of budgetary and governance implications for large-scale government tech programs, candid discussions about transparency and oversight, and practical perspectives for federal workers, contractors, and industry stakeholders. The show tends to attract listeners who want time... more

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