Best PodcastOne / Federal News Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Developing Strategic Foresight Skills to Navigate Uncertainty 59:00

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How can strategic foresight sharpen decision-making when stakes are high? What common barriers prevent government organizations from adopting a foresight-driven approach to preparedness? What does true resiliency look like for a government organization? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with my guests, Donna Dupont…

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Lawmakers push to expand hazard pay for federal wildland firefighters 6:28

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There is a push in Congress to expand the use of hazard pay for federal wildland firefighters. Utah Congresswoman Celeste Maloy has introduced a bill attempting to correct what she says is a gap in the benefit. Currently, wildland firefighters receive higher pay rates, called hazard pay, when fighting active fires. But hazard pay doesn’t apply to s…

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The latest procurement news 42:08

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Alan Thomas, founder of Alpha Tango Strategies, and Bill Gormley of the Gormley Group, join Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging update on the latest procurement news. Thomas and Gormley provide their insights and viewpoints on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, the creation of the Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS) at GSA, and GSA’s OneGov…

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Recalled but not repaired 25:00

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Host Shirley Rooker talks to Kevin Brasler, editor of Consumer’s Checkbook, who describes a study on used cars that have been recalled due to serious defects. Many of them have not been repaired. In fact, it is estimated that over 50 million vehicles have not had their problems resolved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi…

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Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 21, 2025 51:09

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Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today’s show: · Victoria Wu of Cakes by Happy Eatery; · Selva Chef Giovanni Orellana; · Louie Jocson of California Fish Grill; · And, to celebrate the Taste of Bethesda, Stephanie Coppula, director of marketing and communications, Bethesda Urban Partnership, along with Ruslan Falkov, co-founder, and Victoria Bes…

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Inside NNSA’s push for faster, more efficient IT 43:08

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Jamie Wolf, CIO of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, discusses how the agency is moving its classified and unclassified systems to enterprise cloud and SaaS platforms to cut costs, reduce technical debt and improve speed and collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti…

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The Senate confirms nearly 50 of Trump’s nominees 6:43

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Yesterday’s Senate vote confirming nearly 50 of the president’s nominees included some big gains for the Army — filling most of that service’s senior political leadership posts all at once. Among those confirmed was Michael Obadal as the new under secretary of the Army, the service’s number-two civilian leadership position. The en-bloc vote also in…

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Interior and Agriculture departments set to combine wildland firefighting forces 7:18

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The departments of Interior and Agriculture say they are on track to combine their wildland firefighting forces into a single agency by January 2026. The announcement this week comes after President Trump ordered the two departments to consolidate their wildfire response efforts into a single agency: the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. An employee orga…

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What's Working in Washington - Ep 530 - Final Episode - Richard Powers, Ed Finn, Corey Doctorow, Christopher DiCarlo, Jennifer Ives 43:23

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For the final episode of What’s Working in Washington, we revisit key conversations that continue to resonate — focused on creativity, technology, and leadership. Richard Powers discusses the unique emotional power of storytelling, while Ed Finn examines synergies between humans and machines. Corey Doctorow finds hope in the cautionary tales of sci…

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House passed NDAA restore union rights for Defense civilians 5:42

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Congress is considering exempting some federal employees from losing their union protections. The version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that cleared the House would let DoD civilian workers keep their collective bargaining rights. The provision in the House’s NDAA comes in response to President Trump’s broad cancelation of c…

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Watchdog finds DoD did not have sufficient data about Global Household Goods contract 6:39

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A government watchdog found that the Department of Defense’s Transportation Command did not have sufficient and comprehensive data about its Global Household Goods contract, which was canceled in June. The Government Accountability Office found that TRANSCOM officials were aware of the contractor’s capability constraints, but had limited informatio…

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Holcombe changed the way USPTO viewed IT 43:10

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Jamie Holcombe left after almost seven years as the USPTO CIO, where he focused on cloud, AI and managing IT as an asset to the mission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Executing the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency's Mission: A Conversation with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker. 59:00

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What is the mission of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency? What are the key operational priorities for NGA? How is NGA delivering timely and actionable GEOINT to decision-makers? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Rear Admiral Michael L. Baker Associate Director for Operations at the National Geospatia…

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Lawmakers call on ICE to halt use of facial recognition application 6:32

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Nine Senate Democrats are calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt its use of a mobile facial recognition application. In a letter to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons, the lawmakers ask for more details on ICE’s Mobile Fortify app. The technology reportedly allows ICE to identify individuals they encounter on the streets using multiple …

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What to know before you go 25:00

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Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Chip Lupo, writer and analyst with Wallethub, who discusses factors to consider when choosing an airline. The report takes a look at considerations other than costs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Federal pay caps continue to challenge recruitment and retention efforts 6:01

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Federal pay caps are contributing to ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in the Defense Department’s blue-collar workforce. A new report from the Government Accountability Office has found that multiple DoD installations are struggling to keep employees in the Federal Wage System, due to longstanding pay limitations set by Congress. GAO al…

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House passes its version of 2026 defense policy bill 8:22

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The House passed its version of the 2026 defense policy bill, which includes a 3.8% pay bump for service members. House Republicans pushed the bill through largely without Democratic support after adding conservative provisions and blocking debates Democrats sought on issues like expanding the use of the military inside the country. House Armed Ser…

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5G Strategies in Government Progress and Best Practices 2025 59:00

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5G continues to reshape how agencies fulfill their missions—introducing new efficiencies, tactical edge capabilities, and resilience. How are government leaders utilizing emerging capabilities—like 5G—to transform the federal IT landscape? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

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Pentagon publishes final rule implementing CMMC 7:30

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The Pentagon has published the final acquisition rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program. The rule, released in yesterday’s Federal Register will allow Defense Department procurements to include CMMC assessment requirements. The assessments are intended to ensure defense contractors are following cybersecurity stand…

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Federal retirement claims processing times increase 6:55

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Federal employees, on average, are waiting longer to see their retirement applications processed. New data from the Office of Personnel Management for August shows it takes an average of 70 days to process a claim from a retiring fed. But if retirement claims are coming to OPM in less than 60 days, those cases take, on average, 45 days to complete.…

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Interagency contracting in the new federal market 43:20

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Brian Friel, co-founder of BD Squared, joins Off the Shelf, for a wide-ranging discussion of the state of interagency contracting in the new federal market. Friel provides an update on the GWAC landscape, including updates on NASA SEWP, CIO-SP4, Alliant 3, and Polaris and he talks about the consolidation of procurement operations at the General Ser…

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Discovering the Power of Strategic Thinking: Finding Ways to Strengthening Your Leadership Acumen. 59:00

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Unlock the mindset and skills that propel leaders—and their organizations—to new heights. Learn how to reinvent yourself as a leader to thrive alongside your organization's success. Join host Michael J. Keegan for an enlightening conversation with Dr. John Hillen, author of the insightful leadership book, The Strategy Dialogues, as they dive deep i…

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Energy dept sued over plan to purge FOIA requests 5:50

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The Energy Department is being sued over its plan to purge old Freedom of Information Act requests. The nonprofit group American Oversight filed the suit in U.S. District Court last week. It challenges DOE’s effort to require individuals to re-confirm their interest in FOIA requests. In an August notice in the Federal Register, DOE announced that t…

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Foodie and the Beast - Sept. 7, 2025 50:44

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• Talk about the Dynamic Argentinian Duo! - Renato “Tato” Giovannoni is one of the world’s most celebrated bartenders. In fact, not long ago, when all lead bartenders from the prestigious, World’s 50 Best Bars were asked to name the one person who has done more to further the art of bartending than any Tato’s name topped the list. • And his partner…

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Put AI to work for your small business 25:00

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Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Gene Marks of the Marks Group, who discusses artificial intelligence and its impact on small businesses. And we address the question: are women more reluctant to use AI than men?… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Department of Health and Human Services employees call for RFK Jr.’s resignation 6:46

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Federal employees at the Department of Health and Human Services are calling for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. A letter signed by more than 1,000 HHS workers warns that Kennedy’s actions this year have endangered the nation’s health. Most recently, Kennedy fired the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio…

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House Homeland Security Cmte looks to reform the Cybersecurity Sharing Act 8:06

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The House Homeland Security Committee wants to reauthorize and reform the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. The law expires at the end of this month. On Wednesday, the committee passed a bill that would extend the law for another 10 years. It would also update the law to account for advances in artificial intelligence and require the D…

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Positive results for Thrift Saving Plan funds in August 4:13

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All 16 funds in the Thrift Savings Plan posted positive results in August. New data from the Federal Thrift Investment Retirement Board shows that the S fund had the largest month over month increase of just over 4%, while the I fund also continued its strong performance. Every fund is positive year-to-date with 11 funds posting double digit return…

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Departments of Justice and Homeland Security team up to enforce trade laws 5:47

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The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security are teaming up to enforce compliance with trade laws. DHS and DoJ have launched a Trade Fraud Task Force to pursue enforcement actions those who try to evade tariffs and other duties. The cross-agency group will rely on the Tariff Act of 1930, the False Claims Act, and Title 18’s trade …

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Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups: A Conversation with Professor Colin M. Fisher, author, The Collective Edge 59:00

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What are group dynamics—and why do they matter for leaders? How can understanding them help build stronger, more effective teams? And what are the practical strategies leaders can use to unlock the full potential of their groups? Join host Michael J. Keegan as I he explores these questions and more with, Colin M. Fisher author of The Collective Edg…

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Through T-REX, DoD seeks to fill technology gaps 43:23

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Lt. Col. Matt Limeberry, the commander of the RAPTR Task Force in DoD’s research and engineering office, said testing emerging IT tools helps buy down risk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Falling in love with a machine -- and other pitfalls of AI 24:59

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Jill Robin Payne, psychotherapist and author, discusses artificial intelligence, how it provides valuable services but also presents many dangers. One major concern is how some people are actually falling in love with a machine. She gives a pathway to using, but at the same time controlling, its effect on our lives. See Privacy Policy at https://ar…

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The ruling to end federal collective bargaining agreements isn't quite over yet 6:05

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An appeals court might be reconsidering its recent decision that sided with the Trump administration in orders to terminate federal union contracts. One of the judges on that appeals court panel has called for a vote to decide whether to re-hear arguments in a lawsuit against the White House’s orders. The American Federation of Government Employees…

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CISA warns about another China-linked cyber espionage campaign 8:29

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is warning about another China-linked cyber espionage campaign. In a joint advisory yesterday, CISA and partner agencies said Chinese state-sponsored actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in routers used by telecommunications providers and other infrastructure operators. They say the campaign’s g…