Best Federal Employee Privacy Podcasts (2025)

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A third Trump critic is indicted by Dept. of Justice 42:54

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Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts. He is the third Trump critic to be charged with federal crimes in recent weeks. Then, the link between AI data centers and skyrocketing electric bills. Plus, the real- world impact of the government shutdown. Barbara McQuade, Jeff Mason, Jonathan Cohn, Dave Weigel, Justin …

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Trump suggests San Francisco is next in his crime crackdown 43:06

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The President floats San Francisco as the next target for his crime crackdown. Then, a judge temporarily blocks Trump’s shutdown layoffs as the White House suggests over “10,000” could be fired. Plus, the Supreme Court weighs a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act. John Avlon, Ali Velshi, Anthony Versant and Mark Joseph Stern join The 11th Ho…

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The White House lays off more federal employees in week two of the shutdown 42:21

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Layoffs continue in week two of the government shutdown as Trump hosts Argentina's President Milei to discuss a $20b bail out. Then, new tariffs on key goods take effect and former FBI Director Comey asks a federal court to reject the Trump DOJ prosecutor handling his case. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, David Gura, Brendan Greeley, Jo…

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Dire warning as shutdown drags on 42:50

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With no sign of a deal in sight, Speaker Johnson warns the government shutdown could turn out to be one of the longest in US history, Trump walks back his 100% tariff threat against China, the Justice Dept. steps up its pursuit of Trump's political opponents and how one state is trying to survive being on the front lines of the President's trade wa…

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The FED Weekly 5-11 Oct 2025 (Episode 19) 20:02

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers the significant changes affecting federal employees and retirees for the week of October 5–11, 2025. Key topics include the announcement of the 2026 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) open season, with average premium increases of 12.3%—the second year of double-digit hikes—and notable carrier discontinua…

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White House makes moves to charge former National Security Adviser Bolton 42:53

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On tonight’s Nightcap: The government shutdown heads into a third week as the White House makes moves to charge former National Security Adviser Bolton. Then, the stock market tanked today after Trump announced new tariffs on China. Plus, CBS News's controversial new boss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio…

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The FED Weekly 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025 (Episode 18) 17:36

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers significant developments for federal employees and retirees from September 28 to October 4, 2025. A government shutdown defined the week after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, with health care subsidies at the center of the dispute. The episode also details the massive culmination of the Trump administ…

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The FED Weekly 21-27 Sep 2025 (Episode 17) 16:03

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In this episode of The FED Weekly, we recap critical issues for federal employees and retirees during the week of September 21-27, 2025. The primary focus is the escalating government shutdown crisis, which has been heightened by the Senate's rejection of a House funding bill and the cancellation of key votes, raising fears of furloughs and disrupt…

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The FED Weekly 14-20 Sep 2025 (Episode 16) 14:58

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This week’s episode of The FED Weekly covers the escalating threat of a government shutdown as Congress remains deadlocked over funding bills ahead of the September 30 deadline. Lawrence explains how competing short-term funding proposals are fueling uncertainty for federal workers and retirees. President Trump’s 2026 alternative pay plan—offering …

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Early Retirement: The Crucial Steps Needed to Prepare (Part 2) 21:25

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This episode is part two of the “Early Retirement: The Crucial Steps Needed to Prepare” conversation between Gregory and Harry Jameson. In this episode, the duo discuss key considerations for federal employees preparing for early retirement, emphasizing the importance of debt elimination, maximizing retirement savings (particularly TSP contribution…

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The FED Weekly 7-13 Sep 2025 (Episode 15) 17:40

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This week on The FED Weekly (7-13 Sep 2025), we cover major updates affecting federal employees and retirees. Congress introduced the Claiming Age Clarity Act to simplify Social Security claiming age terms, aiming to help retirees make more intelligent decisions about when to start benefits. Another bill, the Keep Billionaires out of Social Securit…

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The FED Weekly 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2025 (Episode 14) 18:40

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This week, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program announced a historic 13.5% premium hike for 2025—significantly outpacing proposed federal pay raises and eroding purchasing power for employees and retirees. Expanded IVF and anti-obesity drug coverage are driving up costs. In retirement news, the Thrift Savings Plan topped $1 trillion…

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The FED Weekly 24-30 Aug 2025 (Episode 13) 15:07

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In this week’s episode of The FED Weekly, Lawrence covers urgent updates for federal employees and retirees. The 2025 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums are set to rise by a historic 13.5%, the most significant increase in almost 20 years, while dental and vision plan hikes are more moderate. With government funding still stalled in…

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Early Retirement: The Crucial Steps Needed to Prepare (Part 1) 27:56

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This episode is part one of two episodes that features Gregory and Harry Jameson from Federal Retirement Experts, discussing the essential steps and considerations for federal employees planning for early retirement. Major topics include the three pillars of retirement, federal pension, Social Security, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), with empha…

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The FED Weekly 17-23 Aug 2025 (Episode 12) 17:47

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for August 17-23, 2025. Host Lawrence outlines the impending 2026 pay freeze, significant increases in FEHB health insurance premiums, and the removal of gender-affirming care coverage from all federal health plans starting in 2026. The “One Big Beautiful Bill”…

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The FED Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11) 25:07

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With Congress adjourning for the August recess, a government shutdown looms as key budget bills remain unresolved. Divided proposals over federal spending heighten uncertainty, threatening paychecks and agency services. Major union battles escalate, including terminations of collective bargaining agreements at the VA and EPA, while unions mobilize …

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The FED Weekly 3-9 Aug 2025, Episode 10 27:06

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers major updates affecting federal employees and retirees for August 3-9, 2025. Key topics include OPM’s directive to remove COVID-19 vaccine records from personnel files, new legislation to protect employee access to personnel files, and revised rules for probationary periods that make it easier to terminate new …

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The FED Weekly 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9) 14:19

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This episode of The FED Weekly covers key policy updates impacting federal employees and retirees for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill Act, including adjustments to federal tax rates, deductions for seniors, and new credits for overtime and family leave. The episode examines President Trump’s Exec…

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The FED Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8) 18:20

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This is your essential briefing for the week of 20-26 July 2025. It has been a watershed week for the federal civil service. A landmark Supreme Court decision has fully unleashed the administration's workforce reduction plans, and a stunning court filing has revealed exactly which offices are in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, the massive "One Big Beaut…

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The FED Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7) 20:13

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This week, the foundations of the federal civil service experienced seismic shocks. A landmark Supreme Court decision effectively dismantled long-standing job protections, unleashing a wave of workforce reduction actions across multiple agencies. Simultaneously, the administration advanced a legal theory of "at-will" employment and created new hiri…

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Update to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Compliance 33:21

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In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura is joined by Rachel Rose, JD, MBA, as they discuss recent changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care and Privacy in relation to recent court rulings. This rule, which went into effect in April of 2024, still has certain components which practices need to know about and …

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The FED Weekly 6-12 July 2025 (Episode 6) 20:56

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The second week of July 2025 brought seismic shifts to the U.S. federal workforce, marked by a coordinated effort to reshape the civil service. A landmark Supreme Court ruling on July 8 cleared the way for the administration to proceed with mass layoffs, known as Reductions-in-Force (RIFs), across the government. President Trump signed the "One Big…

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The FED Weekly 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025 (Episode 5) 14:30

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During the week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, major federal legislative developments preserved key benefits for current and retired federal employees. The Senate version of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” removed all proposed cuts to pensions and health benefits previously included in the House version, including elimination of the FERS supplem…

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The FED Weekly 22-28 June (Episode 4) 15:03

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Welcome to the FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial …

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The FED Weekly 15-21 June 2025 (Episode 3) 16:04

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The FED Weekly: June 15–21, 2025 report highlights significant developments impacting federal employees and retirees. A major focus is the Senate’s draft of a budget reconciliation bill that preserves controversial measures requiring new federal employees to either pay a higher retirement contribution or forfeit civil service protections. While som…

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The FED Weekly 8-14 June 2025 (Episode 2) 23:44

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Welcome to the Federal Workforce Roundup, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life…

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The FED Weekly 1-7 June 2025 (Episode 1) 21:02

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The first week of June 2025 brought several important developments for the federal community. Below is a roundup of key news affecting U.S. federal employees and retirees, organized by category for clarity.By Dave Faulk

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The Role of Compliance Programs in Mitigating False Claims Act Liability 36:11

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In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura is joined by Rachel Rose, JD, MBA, as they discuss the False Claims Act in detail. The FCA, one of five federal laws built to combat fraud, waste, and abuse, is the government’s primary fraud fighting tool, with the healthcare industry paying the largest contributor in recoveries for over a decad…

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HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Compliance 20:10

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In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura is joined by Rachel Rose, JD, MBA, to discuss the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Healthcare Privacy, passed in 2024. With the reproductive healthcare landscape being very dynamic, this new rule has already passed one compliance date, with a second important date coming in February 202…

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RE-RELEASE Employee Snooping & Insider Threats 29:16

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1st Talk Compliance features guest Raymond Ribble, CEO and Founder at SPHER, Inc., on the topic of “Employee Snooping & Insider Threats.” Ray joins our host Catherine Short to discuss snooping and insider threats and why user monitoring and ePHI access strategies are vital to the security of sensitive patient information and data protection. With s…

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RE-RELEASE Mastering Defensible Pricing in the Era of Price Transparency 15:55

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In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, we dive into an increasingly crucial topic in healthcare: price transparency and its ever-growing impact on the industry. Kevin Chmura, CEO at Panacea Healthcare Solutions, joins us to share expert insights on strategic pricing and compliance, emphasizing the transformative benefits for healthcare providers. …

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RE-RELEASE The Sky’s the Limit: How Price Transparency Can Empower Healthcare Providers 27:19

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Grace Walsh speaks with Kevin Chmura, CEO at Panacea Healthcare Solutions, to explore an extremely timely topic: price transparency and its far-reaching impact on how healthcare providers interact with consumers, with each other, and with the market at large. Tune in as Kevin shares some important insights about how price transparency has opened th…

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New HCPCS Code Requirements for Supplies: Managing Your CDM to Avoid Claim Denials 16:04

9M ago16:04

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In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, Kevin Chmura and BreAnn Meadows discuss the challenges healthcare providers face due to payers increasingly denying claims for supplies that are missing HCPCS codes. The issue stems from recent payer policy changes, with supplies that were previously chargeable now being rejected if they lack a corresponding …

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The Two-Midnight Rule: Navigating the Complexities and Achieving Compliance 18:42

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released additional guidance on the Two-Midnight rule that carries important implications for hospitals seeking to apply the rule correctly and consistently. In this episode of 1st Talk Compliance, host Kevin Chmura is joined by Stacy Pereira, Executive Director of Coding and Clinical Se…

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Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory just 4 years after the Jan. 6th Insurrection 42:13

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Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory without incident exactly four years after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Plus, a change in stance? How companies who pledged to withhold donations from those who disputed the 2020 election results are now backing Trump. And, Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he is stepping…