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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    From Low-Code to Lifesaving Care: Inside the Tech Overhaul Reshaping Federal Healthcare

    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 anytime at FedGovToday.com.

    29 min

  2. FEB 4

    Why Data Trust Is the New National Security Battleground

    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 strategy: a contested future and data gravity. Ditchett explains why IT infrastructure is now a prime target in global competition—and how security, resiliency, and distributed operations must be built in from the start, not bolted on later. The conversation dives into edge computing, data sharing, and why trust grows stronger the closer agencies get to their transactional data sources. Ditchett also challenges agencies to move faster by embracing cloud-native systems, rethinking acquisition, and shifting from “fail fast” to “learn fast.” The bottom line: innovation isn’t a side project anymore—it’s the daily work of mission delivery in an increasingly contested world Subscribe and listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcast anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at FedGovToday.com

    14 min

  3. FEB 3

    Why Washington Actually Can’t Quit the Technology Modernization Fund

    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 the TMF with new funding under the latest budget agreement. With more than $1 billion invested across 70 projects at 34 agencies, the TMF has quietly become one of the federal government’s most durable and bipartisan technology tools. Kent and Scott explain why the fund has survived multiple administrations, how its original vision has evolved, and why it remains critical for agencies that struggle to modernize through traditional budgets. They also unpack the skepticism that comes with spending taxpayer dollars, from repayment expectations to concerns about tradeoffs in federal priorities.  Subscribe and listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcast anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at FedGovToday.com

    13 min

  4. FEB 1

    From Data to Drones: How Treasury, AI, and the Navy Are Rewriting Government Power

    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 anytime at FedGovToday.com.

    29 min

  5. JAN 25

    The Pentagon’s Secret Weapon, a Federal HR Shakeup, and the End of FedScope

    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 anytime at FedGovToday.com.

    29 min

  6. JAN 22

    Fraud Starts at the Top: Why Culture, Not Just Controls, Is the Government’s Best Defense

    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, accountability, and tone at the top are essential to reducing fraud across federal agencies. Shea explains GAO’s Fraud Risk Management Framework, breaking down its four required components: commit, assess, design and implement, and evaluate and adapt. The conversation explores how agencies measure success, manage fraud risk at both enterprise and program levels, and continuously improve their efforts. The message is clear: effective fraud prevention depends on strong leadership, clear ownership, and a culture that prioritizes integrity. Subscribe and listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcast anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at FedGovToday.com

    18 min

  7. JAN 18

    Don’t AI the Problem: Why Smart Data, Resilience, and Quantum Readiness Matter More Than Hype

    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 anytime at FedGovToday.com.

    29 min

  8. JAN 15

    The Pentagon Is Breaking Up With Paper: Inside the Race to Software-Defined Warfare

    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 explains why paper-based risk assessments and slow approval cycles no longer work in an era of software-defined warfare. Drawing on real-world exercises with Five Eyes and NATO partners, Vietmeyer describes how zero trust, software-defined networking, and CI/CD pipelines enable rapid, secure collaboration across dynamic missions. He also discusses cultural change, automated cyber risk management, acquisition reform, and why speed, resilience, and trust in software pipelines are now mission-critical. Subscribe and listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcast anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at FedGovToday.com

    21 min
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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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  • Creator
    FedGovToday.com
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
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