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
326 episodes
How AI, Modern Security, and Cross-Agency Partnerships Are Reshaping Federal Missions
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 To...
The Pentagon's AI Arsenal: The Four-Pillar Plan to Transform Defense Technology
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 To...
Mission Forward - Building the Future of Federal Human Capital Management
In conversation with SAP Industry Executive Advisor Travis Hoadley, this episode explores how federal agencies can modernize human capital management to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce. Hoadley examines the growing gap between ...
AI at the Edge, Zero Trust Reimagined, and Telehealth’s Next Leap
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 To...
SOCOM’s AI Race: Autonomous Warfare, Human Performance, and the Innovation Surge Reshaping Defense
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Inside the Army’s Secret Innovation Engine: How Soldiers Are Rewriting Procurement in Real Time
The Army’s new Joint Innovation Outpost is changing how military capability gets from industry to the battlefield. Colonel Tom Monaghan explains how the JIOP embeds acquisition professionals directly with the 18th Airborne Corps to rapidly t...
Inside the VA’s Bold Plan to Modernize National Cemeteries — and Why Only 18% of Veterans Use Them
VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Sam Brown joins the program to discuss how the National Cemetery Administration is transforming the veteran and family experience through modernization, outreach, and collaboration. Brown explains wh...
The Cyber Threat Nobody Sees Coming: Former DISA Director on AI, Mythos & the Future of Digital Warfare
Former DISA Director Lt. Gen. Bob Skinner joins Fed Gov Today to explain why digital forensics is no longer just a post-breach investigative tool—it’s now the frontline of cyber defense. Skinner breaks down how AI-powered platforms like Myth...
The Pentagon’s Massive AI & Logistics Overhaul Is Already Reshaping the Future of War
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GSA’s Massive Shake-Up: The Real Reason Federal Acquisition Is Being Rebuilt
The General Services Administration is launching a major restructuring of the Federal Acquisition Service, consolidating acquisition programs into five new portfolios designed to modernize procurement and improve efficiency across government. F...
Inside the TSP’s Push to Make Retirement Rollovers Easier
Jim Kaplan, Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, explains how the Thrift Savings Plan is modernizing the rollover experience for federal employees and service members. Kaplan discusses the TSP’s concie...
$4 Billion Cloud Bet, AI Coworkers & Award-Winning Bots: Government’s Tech Revolution Is Already Here
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Inside the Pentagon’s Cyber War Room: Why DC3 Is Racing Against AI-Powered Threats
DC3 CIO Eric Oliver says the Pentagon Cyber Crime Center is in a race to modernize before AI-driven threats outpace traditional defenses. In this episode of Fed Gov Today, Oliver explains how DC3 is transforming aging infrastructure, m...
Maven Goes Mainstream: The AI System Quietly Transforming How War Gets Decided
Project Maven’s evolution into a full program of record marks a turning point for AI in defense. Former JAIC Director Jack Shanahan and former NGA Director Trey Whitworth break down how Maven Smart System is shifting from an experimental cap...
Speed, Signals, and Cyber Survival: Inside the Pentagon’s Race to Outpace Threats
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AI Won’t Replace Spies—It Will Make Them More Powerful Than Ever
Former CIA case officer Tom Mulligan breaks down why artificial intelligence isn’t replacing human intelligence—but transforming it. From AI “co-workers” assisting analysts to the growing threat of AI-generated deception, Mulligan outlines f...
AI, Billions Saved & a Bold Tech Bet: Inside Government’s Biggest Digital Shakeup Yet
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Mission Forward: AI-Powered Modernization: From Services-Led to Standards-Based
SAP executive advisors Tahera Zamanzada and Brian Laird explore how federal agencies are shifting from legacy, siloed systems to AI-enabled, standards-based architectures. They discuss reducing technical debt, improving interoperability, and le...
VA’s High-Stakes Comeback: Inside the EHR Launch That Could Transform Veteran Care
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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 in a decades-old PPBE system that limits speed and innovation. Greenwalt explains how...
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 episode, GAO’s Dave Marroni breaks down why disposing of excess federal property remains...
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 how the guidance reinforces CIO authority, improves transparency, and pushes agencies ...
Biofuel Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Fraud, and a Federal Real Estate Shakeup
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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+ launches annually is driven by commercial partnerships, reduced launch costs, and a “second...
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 explains how default enrollment, financial literacy, and a relentless focus on customer ...