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This Sunday: AI Modernization, Critical Infrastructure Security, and Enterprise Innovation Across Government

Federal agencies continue expanding artificial intelligence while modernizing technology and strengthening cybersecurity across mission operations. This episode of Fed Gov Today features leaders from the U.S. Secret Service, Maximus, and the Department of Energy discussing practical approaches to AI adoption, cybersecurity, and enterprise modernization. U.S. Secret Service CIO Chris Kraft shares how the agency evaluates AI use cases while investing in workforce development and mobile technologies. Maximus' Kynan Carver examines protecting critical infrastructure through zero trust and AI-enabled security. DOE's Bridget Carper Arnone highlights the growth of enterprise AI tools, secure data platforms, and governance processes that support innovation across the department.

DefenseTech TV: Modernization, Speed, and the New Path to Capability

Inside the State Department’s AI Surge: 50,000 Users, AI Champions, and the Rise of Beacon

The Scam Playbook Is Changing: FTC Reveals the New Face of Consumer Fraud

FTC's Chris Mufarrige explains how the FTC combats impersonation scams using AI, investigations, consumer reporting, and public education.
Mindful Modernization: How GAO is Guiding AI Infrastructure in Government

When the topic is artificial intelligence, “mindfulness” isn’t the first word that usually comes to mind. But for Dave Hinchman, Director of IT and Cybersecurity at the Government Accountability...
A Whole-of-Government Strategy to Disrupt Cryptocurrency Fraud

Josh Fuerst, ATSAIC, US Secret Service, discusses cryptocurrency fraud investigations, blockchain tracing, AI, and cross-government collaboration.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

How AI, Modern Security, and Cross-Agency Partnerships Are Reshaping Federal Missions

Federal leaders discuss AI adoption, cybersecurity modernization, and cross-agency efforts to combat cryptocurrency fraud.

State Department Expands AI Adoption While Agencies Look to Defense for Cyber Lessons

State Department AI adoption accelerates while agencies borrow Pentagon cyber strategies to improve security, efficiency, and mission delivery.

The Pentagon's AI Arsenal: The Four-Pillar Plan to Transform Defense Technology

Amentum CTO Jill Bruning and Pentagon CIO Kirstjen Davies discuss AI, cybersecurity, modernization, workforce readiness, and mission delivery.

Leadership Perspectives on Cyber Resilience, AI Modernization, and Defense Innovation

CISA unveils a new cyber resilience strategy, Forward Networks tackles AI-driven complexity, and Army FUZE accelerates innovation.

AI at the Edge, Zero Trust Reimagined, and Telehealth’s Next Leap

Explore the Army’s push to operationalize AI, the evolving role of zero trust in federal modernization, and how telehealth is expanding access to care nationwide.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Building Better Government Experiences Through Data, Trust, AI and Service Delivery

Government agencies are under pressure to deliver services that are easier to access, faster to complete, more secure and more responsive to the people they serve. This episode of Innovation in Government, recorded at theGovExperience Summit, explores how federal, state and industry leaders are approaching that challenge through acquisition modernization, communications, data governance, artificial intelligence, trusted security practices, collaboration platforms and accessible digital service delivery.

Innovation in Government: Cyber Frontlines — Zero Trust, AI, and the Future of Defens

Innovation in Government: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Public Sector Performance

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Listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcasts

How FedRAMP Is Changing Forever: The Cloud Security Mistakes Every Federal Agency Must Avoid

GAO's Dave Hinchman explains FedRAMP changes, cloud security gaps, and what every federal agency must do to strengthen cyber defenses.

Inside the Army’s Secret Innovation Engine: How Soldiers Are Rewriting Procurement in Real Time

Army innovation moves faster with the Joint Innovation Outpost. Col. Tom Monaghan explains connecting soldiers, industry and acquisition.

Inside the VA’s Bold Plan to Modernize National Cemeteries — and Why Only 18% of Veterans Use Them

VA’s Sam Brown discusses modernization, veteran burial benefits, and how NCA improves service for veterans and their families.

The Cyber Threat Nobody Sees Coming: Former DISA Director on AI, Mythos & the Future of Digital Warfare

Former DISA Director Bob Skinner explains how AI, digital forensics and cyber defense are reshaping national security strategy.

GSA’s Massive Shake-Up: The Real Reason Federal Acquisition Is Being Rebuilt

Former GSA official Tom Howder explains how FAS restructuring, AI and acquisition reform are reshaping federal procurement.

Modernizing Government

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY, and Megan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.

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.

The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure

This episode 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.

Presented by EY

Navigating the Four Futures of Government AI

Amy Jones, EY’s U.S. Public Sector AI Lead
Transforming the CFO Function

Sherlonda Goode-Jones, Government and Public Sector Growth and Solutions Leader
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.