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.
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Nov 13, 2026 · 9:22
Brian Campo, Director of Technology Readiness and Chief Data and AI Officer for the Coast Guard, joins George Jackson to discuss the Coast Guard's Digital Transformation…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:23
Lonye Ford, CEO of Arlo Solutions, examines the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. Ford explains how automation can help an…
Nov 9, 2026 · 7:52
Chandra Donelson, Strategic Advisor for IT Modernization, Analytics, and AI for the Department of the Air Force, joins Francis Rose to discuss the Iron Compass Initiative, an…
Nov 5, 2026 · 5:49
Federal employees who automatically renew their benefits may be overlooking changes that will affect their households throughout the next year. Greg Klingler, President & CEO of…
Nov 3, 2026 · 17:57
Military readiness depends on the energy that powers the force and the speed at which useful technology reaches service members. Dale Marks, Assistant Secretary for Energy,…
Oct 30, 2026 · 8:57
The Pentagon is exploring new operational energy technologies designed to improve military readiness, and Maj. Justin Shine says innovation only matters when it makes warfighters…
Oct 28, 2026 · 5:10
Federal agencies are investing in new technologies to improve customer experience, but Evan Davis says the greatest opportunity may come from changing when government provides…
Oct 26, 2026 · 8:52
The federal government is taking another step toward making services easier for Americans to access through America.gov, and Mary Bati says collaboration is essential to making…
Oct 23, 2026 · 9:24
The Pentagon is seeing growing demand for advanced nuclear technologies, and Mike Smith, Nuclear Portfolio Lead for Operational Energy Innovation at the Pentagon , says the…
Oct 21, 2026 · 5:21
As military leaders look for ways to accelerate modernization, Autumn Sand, Managing Director and Defense Portfolio Lead at Accenture Federal Services , says commercial…
Oct 19, 2026 · 7:42
The Navy is accelerating its efforts to use artificial intelligence and data across the fleet, but Barry Tanner, Chief Information Officer at the Navy, says the real measure of…
Oct 16, 2026 · 8:45
The nature of criminal investigations is changing dramatically. Where investigators once rely primarily on witness interviews, photographs and traditional evidence collection,…
Oct 14, 2026 · 9:12
The U.S. Navy wants to build more ships, deliver them faster and strengthen its industrial base. But achieving those goals requires more than new contracts and construction…
Oct 12, 2026 · 5:29
Richard Breakiron, Senior Strategist for Programs and Cybersecurity for the Federal Sector at Commvault , says strong cyber hygiene, data management and workforce readiness…
Oct 4, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Sep 30, 2026 · 9:30
The Thrift Savings Plan is updating its digital experience to make it easier for participants and beneficiaries to find information and manage their accounts. Jim Kaplan,…
Sep 30, 2026 · 10:02
GAO’s Alex Winograd joins Fed Gov Today to examine the Army’s push to modernize battlefield communications through C2 Fix and Next Generation Command and Control. Winograd…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:55
Federal agencies are rapidly expanding their use of artificial intelligence, but legacy infrastructure, acquisition processes and workforce challenges can complicate adoption.…
Sep 28, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Sep 25, 2026 · 13:29
Former federal executive Robert Shea joins Fed Gov Today to examine how agencies are changing their approach to fraud prevention. Shea says government has made progress…
Sep 22, 2026 · 16:52
Former Joint Artificial Intelligence Center Director Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan (Ret.) joins Fed Gov Today ahead of a House Select Committee on China hearing focused on the…
Sep 20, 2026 · 28:30
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Sep 18, 2026 · 13:06
Arnold Punaro argues the Pentagon can learn from the landmark Goldwater-Nichols reforms as it tackles acquisition and management challenges. The retired Marine Corps major…
Sep 16, 2026 · 11:40
GAO is taking a closer look at billions of dollars in savings claimed by the Department of Homeland Security following hundreds of contract terminations. Chris Currie, Director…
Sep 14, 2026 · 17:28
Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says agencies should resist the urge to race toward artificial intelligence productivity gains without first understanding the risks. Werfel,…
Sep 13, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Sep 8, 2026 · 11:00
The Space Force wants to make greater use of commercial space data, but challenges around awareness, access and acquisition are slowing adoption. Jon Ludwigson, Director of…
Sep 4, 2026 · 10:34
The Thrift Savings Plan is rolling out new digital tools designed to make managing retirement accounts easier for participants and their families. TSP Director of External…
Sep 2, 2026 · 17:07
Former Defense Threat Reduction Agency program manager Steve Hoffman joins Fed Gov Today to discuss how the Pentagon can turn emerging technologies into operational capabilities…
Aug 30, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Aug 28, 2026 · 14:01
The Pentagon is changing how it buys technology, and former Pentagon Deputy CIO Danielle Metz says the shift could deliver major benefits for both warfighters and taxpayers. Metz…
Aug 25, 2026 · 12:58
One of the leaders behind the FAR overhaul is leaving government. Former OFPP Administrator Joe Jordan joins Fed Gov Today to examine what Kevin Rhodes’ departure could mean for…
Aug 23, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Aug 17, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Aug 11, 2026 · 13:19
The Thrift Savings Plan is making retirement saving easier for federal employees while strengthening oversight and controlling costs. Jim Kaplan, Director of External Affairs at…
Aug 4, 2026 · 17:39
The Department of Veterans Affairs is modernizing how it serves veterans and their families by adopting technology developed at Arlington National Cemetery. Renea Yates, Director…
Aug 2, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Jul 28, 2026 · 13:12
FedRAMP 20x promises to make federal cloud security authorizations faster, more transparent, and more reusable—but are agencies and industry ready for the transition? On this…
Jul 27, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Jul 24, 2026 · 19:51
The U.S. Army is redefining battlefield autonomy with the Multiple Simultaneous Engagement Technologies (MSET) program, giving a single operator the ability to launch and manage…
Jul 21, 2026 · 14:38
The Office of Personnel Management is ending its centralized Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS), shifting responsibility to individual agencies. Former OPM HR Quality…
Jul 19, 2026 · 28:30
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Jul 16, 2026 · 14:34
In this episode of Fed Gov Today , Ted Lemieux, Head of the Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering Branch at the Naval Research Laboratory, explains how the Insertable…
Jul 14, 2026 · 14:01
GAO Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity Dave Hinchman explains why continuous monitoring, strong service level agreements, and clear agency oversight remain…
Jul 12, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Jun 22, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Jun 10, 2026 · 17:54
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…
Jun 7, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Jun 1, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
May 29, 2026 · 14:33
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…
May 26, 2026 · 15:34
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…
May 19, 2026 · 16:50
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…
May 17, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
May 14, 2026 · 12:57
The General Services Administration is launching a major restructuring of the Federal Acquisition Service, consolidating acquisition programs into five new portfolios designed to…
May 12, 2026 · 11:41
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…
May 10, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
May 7, 2026 · 15:39
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 ,…
May 5, 2026 · 26:46
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…
May 3, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Apr 29, 2026 · 25:06
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…
Apr 26, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Apr 22, 2026 · 12:49
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…
Apr 21, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Apr 16, 2026 · 13:00
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…
Apr 15, 2026 · 14:39
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…
Apr 7, 2026 · 12:35
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…
Apr 5, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Apr 2, 2026 · 16:17
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…
Mar 31, 2026 · 13:34
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…
Mar 29, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Mar 26, 2026 · 16:30
Outgoing DHS CISO Hemant Baidwan reflects on the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the urgent shift from compliance-driven security to real-time risk reduction. He highlights…
Mar 25, 2026 · 13:02
In this episode of Fed Gov Today , former Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Alan Thomas breaks down sweeping proposed changes to GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule, including…
Mar 24, 2026 · 19:01
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 innovation. They explore…
Mar 22, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Mar 17, 2026 · 16:34
The State Department’s massive $10 billion Evolve contract is finally live—marking a milestone in federal acquisition. Former Senior Procurement Executive Mike Derrios breaks…
Mar 15, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Mar 12, 2026 · 12:04
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding the use of generative AI tools across the Veterans Health Administration, including an ambient AI scribe that automatically…
Mar 10, 2026 · 15:05
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 Warfighting Lab…
Mar 8, 2026 · 28:30
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Mar 5, 2026 · 9:00
The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Darryl Caudle, is rolling out new fighting instructions designed to reshape how the Navy prepares for combat and delivers naval power…
Mar 4, 2026 · 12:24
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 rapidly evolving…
Mar 3, 2026 · 16:27
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 Director Vice Admiral…
Mar 2, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Feb 26, 2026 · 13:18
On this edition of Fed Gov Today , CX expert Martha Dorris explains how the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act is redefining accountability and governance across federal…
Feb 24, 2026 · 12:01
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 tax-free withdrawals…
Feb 22, 2026 · 28:30
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 Podcasts , Spotify , or…
Feb 20, 2026 · 28:30
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Feb 19, 2026 · 17:51
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 Modernization Fund. With $5…
Feb 8, 2026 · 28:30
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Feb 4, 2026 · 13:31
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 technology…
Feb 3, 2026 · 13:05
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 Congress moves to revive…
Feb 1, 2026 · 28:30
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Jan 25, 2026 · 28:30
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Jan 22, 2026 · 18:29
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 culture,…
Jan 18, 2026 · 28:30
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Jan 15, 2026 · 20:36
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 Officer Rob Vietmeyer…
Jan 13, 2026 · 35:49
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 FAR overhaul to new…
Jan 11, 2026 · 28:30
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Jan 9, 2026 · 20:20
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 Gov Today , Senior…
Dec 24, 2025 · 8:53
The New Year brings critical retirement decisions for federal employees, and Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose breaks down what matters most. Jim Kaplan, Director of External…
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