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Fed Gov Today
Veteran host Francis Rose gives Federal government decision-makers news and information about management, workforce, IT, and acquisition, to help those leaders do their jobs better.
Episodes
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The Pentagon’s $800 Billion Problem: Why Congress Holds the Key to Defense Innovation
Bill Greenwalt argues the Pentagon’s biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s budget rigidity. While civilian agencies enjoy flexible funding, DoD remains stuck…
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Billions on the Line: The Hidden Struggle to Shrink the Federal Government’s Real Estate Empire
The federal government has spent over a decade trying to reduce its massive, underused real estate footprint—but progress has been slow and costly. In this…
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OMB’s Power Play: The Memo That Could Finally Fix Federal IT Spending
This episode of Fed Gov Today explores a major OMB memo reshaping how federal CIOs manage IT contracts and spending. Former USDA CIO Gary Washington explains…
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Biofuel Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Fraud, and a Federal Real Estate Shakeup
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Space Force’s Secret Surge: How 70+ Launches a Year Are Rewriting the Rules of War & Innovation
The Space Force is scaling faster than ever, and Vandenberg Space Force Base is at the center of it all. Colonel James Horne explains how a surge to 70+…
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TSP Is Crushing Records: The Surprising Strategy Driving 90% Participation and 11-Second Support
The Thrift Savings Plan is hitting record-breaking milestones, from soaring participation rates to lightning-fast 11-second call response times. Jim Kaplan…
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Data Wars & Digital Speed: How AI, Records, and Rapid Defense Are Rewriting Government Playbooks
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Burning Down Cyber Risk: DHS’s AI-Powered Playbook to Outsmart Hackers
Outgoing DHS CISO Hemant Baidwan reflects on the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the urgent shift from compliance-driven security to real-time risk…
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AI Rules Could Backfire: Former GSA Leader Warns New Contract Changes May Push Innovators Away
In this episode of Fed Gov Today, former Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Alan Thomas breaks down sweeping proposed changes to GSA’s Multiple Award…
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Fix Your Data, Fix Your AI: The Hidden Key to Smarter Government Tech
This episode of Fed Gov Today features Francis Rose in conversation with federal data expert Kshemendra Paul on why data—not AI—is the real foundation of…
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AI, Cyber, and the Government’s Race to Move Faster Without Breaking Security
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Inside the State Department’s $10B Gamble: How “Evolve” Rewrites Federal Contracting Forever
The State Department’s massive $10 billion Evolve contract is finally live—marking a milestone in federal acquisition. Former Senior Procurement Executive Mike…
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AI Predicts Weather in 60 Seconds, Government CX Data, and the Critical Minerals Race
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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AI in VA Hospitals Sparks Watchdog Warning: What Veterans Need to Know
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding the use of generative AI tools across the Veterans Health Administration, including an ambient AI scribe that…
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Why the Military Won’t Trust AI Until It Logs Thousands of Hours
Trust—not technology—may be the biggest barrier to deploying advanced AI on the battlefield. In this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Marine Corps…
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Inside the Pentagon’s Tech Race: Army’s MOSA Push, AI at the Edge, and the Budget Battle Ahead
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Inside the Navy’s New Warfighting Playbook: CNO on the Culture Shift Reshaping the Fleet
The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Darryl Caudle, is rolling out new fighting instructions designed to reshape how the Navy prepares for combat and…
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Why the Military Must Modernize NOW: The AI-Powered ‘Resilience Stack’ Changing National Security
On this episode of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose speaks with Samdesk Founder and CEO James Neufeld about how the Air Force and other agencies are adapting to a…
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The End of Battlefield Secrets? Speed, AI, and the New Open-Source Intelligence War
This episode of Fed Gov Today dives into a provocative question shaking the intelligence community: Are battlefield secrets a thing of the past? Former NGA…
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From the Parthenon to Prevention: Rebuilding Government with AI and Stopping $11.7B in Fraud
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Service Delivery Shake-Up: How VA’s CX Playbook Is Rewriting the Rules of Government
On this edition of Fed Gov Today, CX expert Martha Dorris explains how the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act is redefining accountability and…
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TSP’s Big Roth Move: Why Thousands of Feds Are Converting Now
The Thrift Savings Plan has launched Roth in-plan conversions, allowing participants to move traditional TSP funds into a Roth account and pay taxes now for…
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$4.6 Trillion, One Deadline, and an AI Revolution: The Pentagon’s Defining Moment
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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The Navy’s New War Blueprint: Faster Tech, Unmanned Power, and a Fleet Built to Win
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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TMF’s $200M Second Act: AI, Cybersecurity & the Fight to Modernize Government
In part two of Francis Rose’s conversation with former Federal CIOs Tony Scott and Suzette Kent, the focus turns to what’s next for the Technology…
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From Low-Code to Lifesaving Care: Inside the Tech Overhaul Reshaping Federal Healthcare
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Why Data Trust Is the New National Security Battleground
In this sponsored episode of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose sits down with Joe Ditchett, industry executive advisor at SAP, to unpack two forces reshaping federal…
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Why Washington Actually Can’t Quit the Technology Modernization Fund
On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, sponsored by Maximus, former Federal CIOs Suzette Kent and Tony Scott dig into that very question as…
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From Data to Drones: How Treasury, AI, and the Navy Are Rewriting Government Power
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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The Pentagon’s Secret Weapon, a Federal HR Shakeup, and the End of FedScope
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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Fraud Starts at the Top: Why Culture, Not Just Controls, Is the Government’s Best Defense
Fighting fraud in government starts with leadership, not just controls. On this episode of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose speaks with GAO’s Rebecca Shea about why…
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Don’t AI the Problem: Why Smart Data, Resilience, and Quantum Readiness Matter More Than Hype
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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The Pentagon Is Breaking Up With Paper: Inside the Race to Software-Defined Warfare
Big changes are coming to how the Pentagon buys, builds, and deploys software. On this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Pentagon Chief Software…
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The Shared AI Platform That’s Teaching Government How to Buy Smarter
This episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose takes you inside GSA’s sweeping push to modernize acquisition and accelerate responsible AI adoption. From the…
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From Sea Floor to Space: Coast Guard’s Autonomy Push, Supply Chains, and Government’s 2026 Risks
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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The FAR Is Changing Fast: GSA Calls Industry to the Table
Phase two of the historic FAR overhaul is officially underway, and GSA has a message for industry: engage now or risk falling behind. On this episode of Fed…
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Your TSP’s Hidden New Year: Roth Conversions, Deadlines, and Smarter Retirement Moves for 2026
The New Year brings critical retirement decisions for federal employees, and Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose breaks down what matters most. Jim Kaplan…
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Inside Washington’s Reset: How AI, Cyber Wellness, and the New PMA Are Reshaping Government
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
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119 HR Systems, One Shot to Fix It: Why OPM’s ‘Pay Up Front’ Gamble Might Finally Work
OPM is moving to consolidate the federal government’s many disconnected HR IT systems into a single, mandatory shared service, and former Chief Human Capital…
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From Vision to Vague: Why DOD’s Acquisition Overhaul Fell Short
On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, former Under Secretary of Defense Bill Greenwalt dissects the Pentagon’s latest acquisition reform push. He…
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Sailors First: Inside CNO's Ideal Navy Vision
In his first long-form interview as CNO, Adm. Daryl Caudle says Navy success hinges less on a headline ship count and more on readiness, capability, and…
Fed Gov TodayBuild Back Mode: The Real Reboot is How Agencies Treat Their People
Former DHS and IRS CIO Richard Spires joins Francis Rose to break down what “build back” really means for agencies after months of disruption. He praises…
Fed Gov TodayThe AI Advantage: Outsmarting America’s Adversaries
On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, retired DISA Director Lt. Gen. Robert “Bob” Skinner breaks down who will truly win the AI race—and why the…
Fed Gov TodayThe 2026 Playbook: Capacity, Experience & Data That Drives Decisions
As agencies look ahead to 2026, the federal technology landscape is entering a period of realignment — and this time, the shift centers on people, experience…
Fed Gov TodayAmerica’s New Cyber Playbook: Going on Offense to Stop Nation-State Hackers
The latest edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose breaks down the major shifts expected in the nation’s forthcoming cyber strategy. Former Pentagon CISO…
Fed Gov TodayRebooting Government: How Agencies Bounce Back After the 44-Day Shutdown
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
Fed Gov TodayTSP After the Shutdown: What Feds Need to Know Right Now
On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, Jim Kaplan, Director of External Affairs at the Thrift Savings Plan, joins the show to break down what’s…
Fed Gov TodayCyber After the Shutdown: Why Asking for Help Is Your Smartest Security Move
Former Federal CISO Brig. Gen. Greg Touhill (USAF, Ret.) delivers timely, practical cyber insight that goes far beyond the IT shop. As the federal government…
Fed Gov TodayReopening After the Shutdown: How Contractors Can Seize the New Era of Federal Acquisition
After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the federal acquisition landscape is shifting — and this time, the change may be permanent. Former…
Fed Gov TodayRewriting the Rules of War: Inside the Pentagon’s Bold Plan to Fix Defense Acquisition—For Real This Time
On this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, retired Major General Arnold Punaro joins Francis to unpack what could be the most sweeping overhaul of the…
Fed Gov TodayStop Doing What Doesn’t Work: How the Shutdown Could Spark a Federal Transformation Revolution
On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, former Department of Labor CIO Gundeep Ahluwalia, now Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer…
Fed Gov TodayRebooting Government: AI, Acquisition, and the Post-Shutdown Revolution
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
Fed Gov TodayCan the Pentagon Fix Its Innovation Overload? Inside the Effort to Turn Big Ideas Into Real Results
Former DoD official Jerry McGinn, now Director of the Center for the Industrial Base at CSIS, joins Francis to unpack how the Department of Defense can better…
Fed Gov TodayWhen the Government Reopens: The Burnout, Backlogs, and Big Moves Ahead
Agencies have been in a holding pattern, waiting to roll out long-delayed initiatives and catch up on weeks of missed work. Former GSA Administrator Emily…
Fed Gov TodayAI at the Edge: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Federal Cybersecurity
Richard Breakiron, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Commvault, joins the show to reveal how AI can move cyber defense from reactive to proactive—and why…
Fed Gov TodayThe Pentagon’s Cloud Challenge: Buying Tomorrow’s Tech with Yesterday’s Contracts
The Department of Defense faces a new cloud challenge that could reshape how the federal government buys technology. Former Pentagon Deputy CIO Rob Carey joins…
Fed Gov TodayThe Shutdown Hangover: What Really Happens When Government Reopens
Former Deputy Director for Management at the Office of Management and Budget, Margaret Weichert, joins Francis to break down what happens after a government…
Fed Gov TodayThe New Rules of Federal Tech: AI, Efficiency, and the End of Redundancy
The Fed Gov Today TV Show airs on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. E.T. on ABC 7. You can also watch on Demand on Youtube. Listen to Fed Gov Today on Apple…
Fed Gov TodayHow the Federal Government Reboots After a Shutdown: The 3 Critical Priorities That Matter Most
In this episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, the gears of government are grinding to a halt — and the aftershocks are just beginning. As agencies brace…
Fed Gov TodayYour AI Career Companion: The Future of Federal Work Starts Now
On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, the future of federal work gets personal — literally. Imagine joining the federal government and being…