Best Capital Health Care Network Podcasts (2024)

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Getting A Grip | Episode 12: Mike Maddox and Ken Bogard 41:00

8h ago41:00

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"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox.In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase tea…

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Media Business | Patrick Anderson - How Media and Economists Deal with Races and Debt 20:25

12h ago20:25

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Originally uploaded August 30thFor Media Business Episode 77:Tony Conley welcomes back Mr. Patrick L. Anderson founded Anderson Economic Group in 1996 and currently serves as the company’s principal and chief executive officer.Anderson Economic Group is one of the most recognized boutique consulting firms in the United States, and has been a consul…

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Michigan Business Beat | Dwan Dandridge, Black Leaders Detroit, Mackinac Policy Conference Follow-up 6:02

17h ago6:02

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Originally uploaded June 11, re-edited September 5.Chris Holman welcomes Dwan Dandridge, Chief Executive Officer · Black Leaders Detroit, Detroit, MI. Dwan was among the interesting guests that MBN didn't catch up with while conducting 50 interviews at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel.Chris had several to…

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VA plans to keep growing health care workforce, if Congress fixes $12B shortfall in FY 2025 budget 8:33

22h ago8:33

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Veterans Affairs plans to keep growing its healthcare workforce next year, if and it’s a big if Congress agrees to help cover a cool $12 billion shortfall for 2025. Now some of that money would go toward higher drug and prosthetics prices but VA officials say they’re also trying to keep up with higher than expected demand from veterans. Federal New…

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O'Malley rings the alarm on CR's potential damage to SSA 8:33

22h ago8:33

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That donging you hear, it’s the Social Security Administration ringing alarm bells about damage from the continuing resolution House Republicans have proposed earlier this week. Commissioner Martin O’Malley warned that the six month CR plan would lead to a hiring freeze and cratering customer service. O’Malley detailed the agency status and what mi…

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Scientists are fighting wildfires with A-I … in the lab, anyway 10:33

22h ago10:33

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Can artificial intelligence help fight wildfires? That what a project inside Homeland Security seeks to find out. It's known as WIFIRE. Researchers in the Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate takes in loads of historical data. It feeds them into a model for guiding on-the-ground firefighters to where a fire might be headed. For more…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 12, 2024 47:07

22h ago47:07

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Scientists are fighting wildfires with A-I … in the lab, anyway This Army veteran is giving voice to services members stuck in crummy barracks A contractor cybersecurity regime … it's coming faster than you think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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This Army veteran is giving voice to services members stuck in crummy barracks 10:13

1d ago10:13

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Recurring reports of bad conditions in military barracks prompted one veteran to design and launch and app. Styled afed Yelp, Hots and Cots lets enlisted barracks residents post reviews, reports of mold, bugs or rodents. The founder of Hots and Cots, Rob Evans, joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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A contractor cybersecurity regime … it's coming faster than you think 10:25

22h ago10:25

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Like the sword of Damocles, the cybersecurity maturity model certification program … known has C-M-M-C … has been hanging over the heads of defense contractors for several years. Well, it's about to fall and companies doing business with the Defense Department must be ready. Analysis now from Haynes Boone procurement attorney Dan Ramish. Learn more…

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How the Pentagon could improve the soldier-to-civilian program 10:16

2d ago10:16

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SkillBridge … it's the Defense Department name for a program to help service members … mostly enlisted … transition to civilian life. In examining it, the Government Accountability Office found that D-O-D doesn't track program data very well. That means it can't really tell how effective SkillBridge is or how to improve it. We get more now from the…

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After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders 13:12

2d ago13:12

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It's taken a generation, but now federal benefits have become available for first responders harmed during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. The money was authorized in last year's National Defense Authorization bill. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman joins me as we get details now from attorney Michael Barasch of the law firm Barasch and McGar…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 11, 2024 51:16

2d ago51:16

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin The FBI's CAT has been stalking cyber rats for nearly 20 years How the Pentagon could improve the soldier-to-civilian program After a long wait, federal benefits for more 9/11 first responders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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DHS cyber review board to announce latest project 'soon' 8:31

2d ago8:31

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The Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Safety Review Board is preparing to launch its next big investigation. Trouble is the board itself faces an uncertain future as DHS calls on Congress to permanently authorize the CSRB into law. For the latest, we turn to Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…

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The FBI's CAT has been stalking cyber rats for nearly 20 years 13:29

2d ago13:29

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The FBI's Cyber Action Team has been in place for nearly 20 years. National concern about cybersecurity didn't start last week or last year, after all. The CAT, as the F-B-I calls it, started because of the attacks on the F-B-I's own systems. For an update on the 65-member CAT, we turn to Unit Chief Scott Ledford. Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Army's plan for a cadre of contracting experts 9:11

2d ago9:11

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A new initiative outlined in a recent Army software modernization memo is about sustainment, about continuous improvement and development. To get there, the army will create a special cadre of contracting experts. For what these new organizations look like Federal News Network's Jason Miller caught up with an advisor for the Army's Digital Capabili…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- September 10, 2024 49:13

3d ago49:13

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin The Defense Department explores how to make hydrogen fuel on the go Interior's scientific integrity policy doesn't sit well with some scientists Contractors handicap the possibility of a government shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Defense Department explores how to make hydrogen fuel on the go. 11:19

3d ago11:19

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With all of the talk about electric vehicles, you might not realize another promising non-fossil fuel alternative is out there. Hydrogen. It's a great fuel in liquid form. The challenge is generating it. The Defense Innovation Unit has been exploring ways to make hydrogen fuel locally, where it's consumed … and it awarded a contract for mobile hydr…

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Interior's scientific integrity policy doesn't sit well with some scientists 10:54

3d ago10:54

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The Interior Department posted a revised scientific integrity policy last month. It requires each component agency to appoint a career staff person as scientific integrity officer. But to one group of scientists, the policy differs little from protections that were greatly weakened during the Obama administration. More now from Jeff Ruch of Public …

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Contractors handicap the possibility of a government shutdown 8:38

3d ago8:38

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They don't want it, but contractors are preparing for a possible lapse in appropriations at the end of the month. A government shutdown, that is. Even if they agree on numbers, members of Congress don't agree on the policy riders each party wants on a spending bill. So what to do, to help your company through it? We check in with federal sales and …

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IRS modernization efforts boost filing times and enforcement 9:41

3d ago9:41

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Tax paper returns and correspondence flooded rooms of an IRS campus in Austin, Texas just three years ago. Well now that office has become a model for some of the new technology the IRS is acquiring, paid for by you guessed it, the Inflation Reduction Act. The agency is also using the same modernization dollars to step up enforcement. Federal News …

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Upcoming 2025 PMF class to see more program flexibilities 9:41

3d ago9:41

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Applications are now open for the next class of presidential management fellows. Now this highly selective program aims to develop leadership skills for early career people who have advanced degrees. The program has been around for nearly 50 years. The upcoming 2025 class will have a new look though. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman joins me wi…

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Leadership Lowdown | Myron Frierson - "Helping At Just The Right Time" 40:55

3d ago40:55

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Vic Verchereau welcomes Myron Frierson, who is the Chairman of the Uplift Our Youth Foundation.The Uplift Our Youth Foundation is steered by a distinguished board of directors, each bringing unique expertise and unwavering dedication to the cause. These leaders share a collective vision: provide a transformative impact on the lives of young individ…

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267: Powering Innovation: Jim Kalb's Journey with OptiFuse & the Future of Fuses!⚡ 1:25:19

4d ago1:25:19

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Jim Kalb is currently the President of OptiFuse, an innovative high-growth manufacturer of power protection components distributed by high-quality select wholesalers throughout the world. OptiFuse has been listed on the Inc. 5000 for the last 5 years, as well as being named as one of Forbe's magazines "25 Best Small Companies" in 2017. This Episode…

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Biden admin pushing ‘promise’ of AI for cyber defense 7:49

4d ago7:49

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If you loved executive order 14028 get this, White House officials are contemplating a new cyber security executive order focusing on artificial intelligence. Agencies are already exploring how AI can find cyber threats and missing patches. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday bring us more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…

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DCSA set to roll out continuous vetting in next step of Trusted Workforce 2.0 8:02

4d ago8:02

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The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency says continuous vetting has revolutionized security clearance and now it’s time to start rolling it out to a million more people. As part of the government's trusted workforce 2.0 initiative DCSA is applying continuous vetting for federal employees and contractors who don’t need clearance but who …

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Congress returns to town...and we hope that's a good thing 10:54

4d ago10:54

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With only a couple of weeks worth of working days left before the end of the fiscal year, Congress is back in town this week. The big question is if the House and Senate can agree on a continuing resolution come September 30th … and avoid a lapse in appropriations. W-T-O-P capitol hill correspondent Mitchell Miller joins me with the possible scenar…

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A bill with the potential to improve federal spending transparency. 8:27

4d ago8:27

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Information at U-S-A Spending dot gov … it's simply incomplete. Dozens of agencies don't report. Another gap is information on dollars awarded to subcontractors. A bill in the House, from New York Republican Nick Langworthy, would improve that particular point, in the view of my next guest. Project on Government Oversight policy associate Janice Lu…

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An update coming to accessibility rules for federal buildings 11:36

4d ago11:36

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Nearly 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the resulting features seem unremarkable. Ramps, lifts, talking crosswalk signals. But the A-D-A is dynamic, and now some new rules are coming from the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. And they apply to federal building accessibility. Joining me from th…

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