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TUNE IN this Sunday at 10AM for a NEW episode of Fed Gov Today

This episode of Fed Gov Today brings together top experts to examine three major government transformation efforts. Asif Khan of GAO outlines the Pentagon’s push for a clean audit by 2028, highlighting a shift to a unified, top-down approach while warning of deeper systemic challenges. Cliff Purkey of Workday Government discusses the surge in AI use cases and the risks of “lawless AI” driven by poor data quality, stressing strong data governance. Jeff Neal, former DHS and DLA CHCO, evaluates OPM’s plan for a unified HR system, supporting consolidation but cautioning against reduced competition and innovation if OPM holds dual roles.

Turning Trash Into Tactical Power: DARPA's Bold Plan to Fuel the Future Battlefield

OMB's Power Play: The Memo That Could Finally Fix Federal IT Spending

Launch Your Media Career at Fed Gov Today

Fed Gov Today is opening the door for the next generation of media professionals with a new Media & Content Intern opportunity—designed for individuals ready to do more than observe.
Space Force’s Secret Surge: How 70+ Launches a Year Are Rewriting the Rules of War & Innovation

Colonel James Horne of the U.S. Space Force paints a clear picture of a rapidly evolving space enterprise—one that is scaling at a pace not seen since the 1970s.
From Paper to Power: How the VA Is Turning Records Into a Data Goldmine

The Department of Veterans Affairs is rethinking one of the most fundamental elements of government operations: records management.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Biofuel Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Fraud, and a Federal Real Estate Shakeup

DARPA fuels innovation, a $500B fraud fight ramps up, and federal buildings hit the market in a major government shakeup.

Data Wars & Digital Speed: How AI, Records, and Rapid Defense Are Rewriting Government Playbooks

Federal agencies rethink data, AI, and speed as VA modernizes records, DOD accelerates tech delivery, and GAO drives smarter data governance.

AI, Cyber, and the Government’s Race to Move Faster Without Breaking Security

Federal leaders push AI-driven cybersecurity, faster ATOs, and major acquisition reforms as government races to modernize securely at scale.

AI Predicts Weather in 60 Seconds, Government CX Data, and the Critical Minerals Race

AI speeds NOAA weather forecasts, experts rethink government contact centers, and USTDA expands global partnerships to strengthen supply chains.

Inside the Pentagon’s Tech Race: Army’s MOSA Push, AI at the Edge, and the Budget Battle Ahead

The Army expands MOSA, the Pentagon pushes AI to the edge, and CBO’s Phillip Swagel explains the budget pressures shaping federal agencies.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Innovation in Government: Delivering Decision Advantage in a Contested Maritime Environment

Broadcasting from WEST 2026 in San Diego, this special episode of Innovation in Government explores the cutting-edge digitization and modernization efforts transforming the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and the broader Department of Defense. Through in-depth interviews with military leaders and top industry experts, we examine the critical shift toward data-driven decision-making, the drive for open architectures, and the race to achieve seamless interoperability from the enterprise down to the tactical edge. Viewers will gain unique insights into how the services are overcoming technical debt, leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf technologies, and preparing warfighters for future conflicts through advanced training continuums and accelerated sensor-to-shooter kill chains.

Innovation in Government: The Future of Records in the Data Lifecycle

Federal agencies are moving rapidly toward fully digital operations, and records management is at the center of that shift. What was once viewed primarily as a compliance requirement is now a...

Innovation in Government: Powering the Future of Federal Health IT

Federal health IT is entering a pivotal moment as electronic health records, artificial intelligence, interoperability standards, and cybersecurity converge to reshape how care is delivered across...

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Listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcasts

Space Force’s Secret Surge: How 70+ Launches a Year Are Rewriting the Rules of War & Innovation

Inside the Space Force surge: Col. Horne explains rising launch demand, commercial partnerships, and the future of space operations and innovation.

TSP Is Crushing Records: The Surprising Strategy Driving 90% Participation and 11-Second Support

TSP hits record participation and service levels, using AI, cybersecurity, and smart operations to improve retirement outcomes for federal employees.

Burning Down Cyber Risk: DHS’s AI-Powered Playbook to Outsmart Hackers

Former DHS CISO Hemant Baidwan shares how AI, automation, and real-time risk reduction are reshaping federal cybersecurity strategy and operations.

AI Rules Could Backfire: Former GSA Leader Warns New Contract Changes May Push Innovators Away

Former GSA leader Alan Thomas breaks down MAS changes, TDR expansion, and why a proposed AI clause could impact innovation and vendors.

Fix Your Data, Fix Your AI: The Hidden Key to Smarter Government Tech

Kshemendra Paul explains why strong data governance is the key to reducing AI risks and unlocking better outcomes across federal agencies.

Modernizing Government

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The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure.

The latest episode of Modernizing Government: The EY Insight explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal government at large. Francis Rose hosts discussions with George Kaczmarskyj, Principal for Government and Public Sector at EY, and Mark James, Executive Director of the Enterprise Cloud Services Division at CBP.

Filmed on location at the EY Center for Government Modernization, the conversations highlight lessons learned from commercial sectors like financial services, the importance of data governance and trust, CBP’s cloud migration journey, the adoption of AI and edge computing, and the future of secure, agile border operations. Together, they shed light on how a fast, agile, and secure intelligent border is being built.

More at ModernizingGovernment.com

Smashing Silos: The Law Enforcement Intelligence Revolution

How federal law enforcement agencies are transforming their operations through advanced data management, modern technology, and organizational innovation.

AI or Die: Why Government Can’t Afford to Fall Behind

how AI is driving transformation across federal agencies.

Presented by EY

Navigating the Four Futures of Government AI

Amy Jones, EY’s U.S. Public Sector AI Lead
Building a Factory Approach for AI in Defense

Jim Menard, Partner for Technology Transformation
SOF Week 2026

Amy Fenstermacher, Global Grants Technology Leader

Custom Programming

In Depth Series

Audit Readiness: In Depth

The latest edition of Audit Readiness: In Depth, sponsored by KPMG, takes a close look at the War Department’s ongoing journey toward achieving and sustaining clean audit opinions.
AI & Automation: In Depth

AI & Automation: In Depth, sponsored by Microsoft, brings together federal and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping government operations, research, and service delivery.
Cloud Security: In Depth

In this special In Depth edition of Fed Gov Today, sponsored by Cisco, government and industry leaders break down what it really takes to protect the cloud in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.
Zero Trust: In Depth - Navigating the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In this special program, sponsored by Booz Allen, Francis Rose talks with cybersecurity leaders from DISA, the State Department, GAO, and Booz Allen about the progress agencies are making, the challenges they’re facing, and the strategies that will define the future of Zero Trust across government.