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We pull the thread on the questions you’re asking, with experts who can actually answer them Am I making a million-dollar TSP mistake? How can I tell if I’m burning out, and what should I do about it? Should I start a GLP-1—and would it be covered? Am I better off in or out of a union? Do those workplace step challenges actually make anyone healthier? The Fed Thread podcast pulls the thread on topics that matter most to the federal workforce, uncovering practical insights and sharing stories you can relate to. Each episode explores real-world situations shaping federal careers, benefits, wellbeing, finances, leadership and life on and off the job. In a series of candid conversations with government leaders, subject-matter experts, researchers and the people living these experiences, Fed Thread weaves together fresh perspectives, community highlights and useful takeaways, whether you're a new hire or a seasoned civil servant. Join host Alex Witt for a smarter, more human conversation about what it means to work in public service—only on Federal News Network.

  1. há 2 dias

    The Price of Walking Away: When does selling out to the private sector pay?

    What would you do with a private sector job offer that was double your federal salary? On this episode of Fed Thread, Private Wealth Advisor Thiago Glieger and his client, retired DOD senior executive Don Heckman, tell us that scenario isn’t so unusual. But walking away from a government career can mean leaving behind more than a paycheck: FEHB in retirement, future pension upside, TSP benefits, annual leave and other pieces of total compensation can outweigh that big salary bump over time as foregone opportunities. At the very least, they can be used as strategic negotiating chips. Glieger and Heckman share the countervailing math on how overlooked federal benefits add up, including intangibles that make your job more enjoyable or your life better balanced. Before you say yes to an eye-popping offer, listen to this conversation so you compare apples-to-apples, account for what you already have, and potentially use it as leverage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. há 3 dias

    Don’t short-change your long horizon: How your life insurance and long-term care elections can fall short

    When was the last time you really looked at your FEGLI election? If your answer is “I don’t remember,” you’re not alone. Many federal employees make their life insurance and long-term care decisions early in their careers, then leave them unchanged for years, or even decades. But neither your life nor your financial needs stay frozen in time, which could put you and your survivors at risk of being over- or under-insured. On this episode of Fed Thread, Thiago Glieger, partner and private wealth advisor at RMG Advisors, lays out why and how your life insurance and long-term care elections need to evolve throughout your career. The conversation covers: -  Easy ways to differentiate FEGLI Basic from Options A, B and C -  Why premiums can rise dramatically as you get older -  When it makes sense to supplement with private life insurance -  How your pension and Social Security affect how much life insurance you need -  Why Medicare and FEHB can’t substitute for long-term care insurance -  What the suspension of the federal long-term care program means for feds -  And the financial milestones to help you thread the needle on right-sizing the amount of insurance you carry Set-it-and-forget-it may be convenient, but it isn’t a financial plan. Don’t miss this episode, because not knowing can cost you—and the ones you love—after you’re gone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. há 4 dias

    The Levers Behind Federal Work: Who’s really making the rules?

    Federal employees hear about new laws, executive orders, OPM policies, reorganizations and changes to the workforce all the time. But who makes those changes happen, and how can feds tell the difference between a sensational headline and a policy that could affect their careers? On this episode of Fed Thread, Jason Briefel, manager of U.S. government affairs at the Project Management Institute, pulls back the curtain on who has a hand in shaping federal workplace rules, why the traditional federal career “ladder” may no longer apply, and what employees can do when the ground beneath their career keeps shifting. The conversation also gets into workplace AI adoption, job stability, the challenge of keeping up with rapid organizational change, and how leaders can give their team clarity when priorities are shifting. If you’re wondering where your federal career grows from here in a future that looks uncertain, give this episode a watch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. há 5 dias

    ARPA-H's Big Bets on Medical Moonshots: What feds can learn from an agency built to take risks

    What if “impossible” isn’t necessarily impossible? What if the problem just hasn’t been approached the right way yet? That’s the question at the heart of this Fed Thread episode featuring Dr. Kimberley Steele, a surgeon, researcher and program manager at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Steele's path to ARPA-H is deeply personal. After her son Michael developed an ultra-rare lymphatic disease that doctors struggled to diagnose and treat, she saw firsthand what happens when a complex problem falls between silos and when the system doesn’t have the tools, funding or urgency to tackle it. Now she and the federal government are making big bets on the lymphatic system through programs designed to make what’s invisible visible and develop new therapies for lymphatic dysfunction. If you’re wondering how to make progress when the deck feels stacked against you, this conversation isn’t just about medical research. It’s about how everyday feds can take smart risks to make meaningful changes in a system designed to play it safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. há 6 dias

    Who you gonna call? Finding the right fed when your problem crosses agencies

    When a problem doesn’t fit neatly inside one agency, who gets it solved? Former FEMA Region 3 Administrator MaryAnn Tierney spent more than 25 years in emergency management, where she faced that question regularly, coordinating people and organizations she didn’t directly control, while the clock was ticking. This episode of Fed Thread explores what federal employees can learn from high-stakes disaster response about solving problems that cross agency lines, from finding the right people,to building trust before you need a favor,to aligning people who don't share the same priorities,and knowing when to stop chasing the perfect solution. We also pull the thread on why the most difficult problems often live in the “seams” between organizations, and why one of the best things you can do today is build the network you’ll need tomorrow. What can feds borrow from emergency management when the path forward isn’t clear, and nobody is technically in charge? Watch now to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. 21 de ago.

    Think you'd never fall for it? Modern cybercriminals are counting on that

    Federal employees are targets of cybercrime for the information and systems they have access to, who they know, and how much personal information they innocently make visible online. Retired Secret Service cyber expert Matt O’Neill and retired Homeland Security Investigations cyber leader Sean Fitzgerald explain how criminals “hack the human,”why urgency is one of their most powerful weapons, andhow AI is changing the game. Plus, the experts share the scams that fooled even them, and the simple steps feds can take to make themselves harder targets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. 20 de ago.

    It pays to think preventively: Easy health plan money most feds miss out on

    With Open Season around the corner, this episode of Fed Thread features David Yoder, SVP of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, explaining where cost, value, and predictability intersect; the multiple ways you can access care; how to make the most of your benefits year-round; and how preventive care is one of the most overlooked means to save money and protect your health. From routine checkups to managing blood pressure and blood glucose, taking action early comes with discounts, rewards and incentives for federal employees, while helping avoid bigger problems—and potentially bigger bills—down the road. There’s a lot to take advantage of, so don’t wait until the last week of Open Season to watchthis one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. 19 de ago.

    The safety net you didn’t know you had: FEEA’s lifeline for federal workers

    Federal employees may have steady jobs and benefits, but that doesn’t make them immune to financial emergencies. On this episode, Robyn Kehoe, Executive Director of the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA), joins Fed Thread to talk about the hidden financial vulnerabilities facing federal workers, and why the people who spend their careers helping others can be especially reluctant to ask for help themselves. You’ll hear what FEEA can help with, what stays private, how its emergency hardship and disaster assistance programs work, and how coworkers and managers can recognize when someone may be struggling—even when they’re trying hard not to show it. 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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We pull the thread on the questions you’re asking, with experts who can actually answer them Am I making a million-dollar TSP mistake? How can I tell if I’m burning out, and what should I do about it? Should I start a GLP-1—and would it be covered? Am I better off in or out of a union? Do those workplace step challenges actually make anyone healthier? The Fed Thread podcast pulls the thread on topics that matter most to the federal workforce, uncovering practical insights and sharing stories you can relate to. Each episode explores real-world situations shaping federal careers, benefits, wellbeing, finances, leadership and life on and off the job. In a series of candid conversations with government leaders, subject-matter experts, researchers and the people living these experiences, Fed Thread weaves together fresh perspectives, community highlights and useful takeaways, whether you're a new hire or a seasoned civil servant. Join host Alex Witt for a smarter, more human conversation about what it means to work in public service—only on Federal News Network.

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    Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
  • Anos de atividade
    2026
  • Episódios
    21
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    Fed Thread