Best Capital Idea Radio Podcasts (2024)

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6 federal workforce bills to watch this fall 9:15

8h ago9:15

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House and Senate appropriators remain far from reaching a government spending agreement for fiscal 2025. On the other hand, a big fat 2% federal pay raise seems more likely, but in the last several months of the 118th Congress, you’ll find some other bills to bring big changes for the federal workforce. Federal News Network's Drew Friedman has more…

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Army takes new approach to network modernization investments 9:30

8h ago9:30

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The Army is expanding its approach to network modernization. It plans to make investments at higher echelons at the division level. Over the past 18 months Army leaders saw how a lack of focus there has created haves and have nots throughout the service. For more, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller spoke to the program executive off…

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How military service members can start building wealth early 12:03

8h ago12:03

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To young service members, the idea of building wealth might seem like a pipe dream. They don't earn much and often have high borrowing and housing costs. But it's never too early to start. For some pointers, we turn to the president of the Navy Mutual Aid Association, retired Navy admiral. Brian Luther. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…

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Cyber attacks on water systems … is EPA policing enough? 10:19

8h ago10:19

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More and more of the nation's drinking water systems are becoming automated. That means software. And software means cybersecurity attacks. Cybersecurity attacks mean anything could come out people's faucets. The Environmental Protection Agency is the federal lead on cyber. And the Government Accountability Office recommends it do a few things. Mor…

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A major federal transportation project has reached a milestone 10:16

8h ago10:16

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The Transportation Security Administration is constantly tweaking the airport screening process. Something that speeds up screening even by a few seconds can have a profound effect on wait times and airport crowding. One of the T-S-A's most successful innovations … PreCheck. PreCheck recently hit the milestone of 20 million enrollees. Joining me wi…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 14, 2024 50:17

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin A major federal transportation project has reached a milestone Cyber attacks on water systems … is EPA policing enough? How military service members can start building wealth early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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White House details which agencies are ahead, behind on telework goals 9:10

7h ago9:10

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Congress has been pushing for over a year now to get more data on teleworking federal employees. Now lawmakers finally have some answers from the Office of Management and Budget. OMB‘s new report on telework details just how many feds have actually returned to the office and a lot more than that. Here with some of the details, Federal News Network'…

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Legionella bacteria in your office’s water? Don’t be alarmed 9:11

7h ago9:11

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Medicare and Medicaid services headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland has been closed since early June. The nearby Social Security Administration headquarters building has closed off about 20 water fountains and taps since July. Well both CMS and SSA are dealing with legionella bacteria in their water supply. In this week's, Federal Report executive e…

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Some bold ideas for the next GSA administrator. 11:09

7h ago11:09

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Come next year, the General Services Administration will likely have a new administrator. Long time federal sales expert Larry Allen has a few suggestions for G-S-A reform. He joins me now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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VA spends billions without a crucial oversight tool. 9:02

9h ago9:02

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The Veterans Affairs Department has a system for detecting errors and fraud in payments made for health care delivered outside of the V-A system. But V-A suspended operation the Program Integrity Tool nearly two years ago. That means tens of billions of dollars in payments have occurred without sufficient oversight. Details now from the director fo…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 13, 2024 48:11

7h ago48:11

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin VA spends billions without a crucial oversight tool Some bold ideas for the next G-S-A administrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Coast Guard confident on recruitment goals 8:04

23h ago8:04

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Coast Guard officials express confidence they'll meet their recruiting goals, but even if they do, it'll take some time to replenish the ranks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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DISA to deliver minimum viable product for Olympus in September 7:19

3d ago7:19

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The Defense Information Systems Agency is gearing up for the Olympus pilot phase in September. We get an update from Federal News Network reporter Anastasia Obis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 12, 2024 47:35

24h ago47:35

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Health and Human Services rearranges its technology furniture One view of what the dreaded Schedule F would do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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One view of what the dreaded Schedule F would do 9:38

24h ago9:38

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Schedule F. The Trump administration gambit to make policy-connected career federal employees easier to let go and replace. No one knows whether it will return. But my next guest thinks schedule F would have a negative impact on rural America. The policy counsel at the Project on Government Oversight, Joe Spielberger. Learn more about your ad choic…

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Health and Human Services rearranges its technology furniture. 13:14

1d ago13:14

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Technology moves fast, and sometimes agencies have to reorganize just to keep up. That's the case at Health and Human Services, which last month reorganized to, quote, streamline and bolster technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial and policy functions. Here with what that actually means, the assistant secretary for technology policy, Micky …

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White House says agencies hired 200 AI experts so far through governmentwide 'talent surge' 7:19

4d ago7:19

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The Biden administration is nearly halfway to its goal of adding 500 AI experts into government, and agencies are tapping chief AI officers to implement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Federal remote work posture should not be one-size-fits-all, OPM says 7:12

4d ago7:12

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In new guidance, OPM said a thoughtful and intentional approach to federal remote work programs can significantly benefit employees who fit the bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The Thrift Savings Plan Web site … a mid-year review of functionality. 13:19

4d ago13:19

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Its web site provides the front door to the Thrift Savings Plans for most federal employees. The Board that runs the T-S-P has contracted for many updates and improvements. Last year the new portal had a rocky start. How's it doing now? T-S-P millionaire Abe Grungold joins with his take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice…

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This bill would spur Veterans Affairs to increase contracting with women-owned small business. 13:00

4d ago13:00

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The government has claimed success for several years in meeting its small business contracting goals. But the specific goals for women-owned businesses … that hasn't happened very often. At Veterans Affairs, about two-and-a-half percent of contract dollars have gone to women-owned businesses, against a goal of five percent. A bill in Congress calle…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 9, 2024 50:24

4d ago50:24

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin This bill would spur Veterans Affairs to increase contracting with women-owned small business. The Thrift Savings Plan Web site … a mid-year review of functionality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Budget shortfalls forcing EEOC to prepare for 1-day furlough 7:50

5d ago7:50

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Charlotte Burrows, chairwoman of the EEOC, told employees on July 30 that a combination of budget factors is forcing the agency to plan for an Aug. 30 furlough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Hicks presses Congress to increase support for Replicator, RDER 7:41

5d ago7:41

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"Take Replicator," Hicks said. "We’ve done nearly 40 Hill briefings since last October. That depth of engagement isn’t scalable for Congress." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 8, 2024 50:27

7d ago50:27

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin The Energy Department infuses entrepreneurs in its national labs. Artificial intelligence poses legal threats to government contractors. The leaves are drying already … so time to think about end-of-year retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The leaves are drying already … so time to think about end-of-year retirement 14:31

5d ago14:31

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The end of July isn't the end of summer. But the leaves are dryer and the cicadas louder. That means autumn and time to think about end-of-year retirement planning. Here with some tips to think about, federal retirement expert Tammy Flanagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Artificial intelligence poses legal threats to government contractors 10:47

5d ago10:47

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You can hardly talk to a federal contractor who's not offering something to do with artificial intelligence. But A-I brings to contractors a raft of new legal challenges...especially because the Biden administration has insisted on safe, secure and trustworthy AI. We get more now from Sheppard Mullin partner Townsend Bourne. Learn more about your a…

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The Energy Department infuses entrepreneurs in its national labs 9:56

5d ago9:56

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A fresh round of thinkers have arrived at four of the Energy Department's national laboratories. They're know as lab-embedded entrepreneurs, and there are 33 of them. Now in its 10th year, it's become what the Energy Department calls a cornerstone in its clean energy strategy. For an update, we turn to the undersecretary of Energy for Science and I…

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Improving customer experience at Lovell Federal Health Care Center 8:11

8d ago8:11

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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NTEU seeks CBP officer hiring surge to offset looming retirement wave 6:41

6d ago6:41

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The National Treasury Employees Union says CBP’s staffing model shows it’s already short 5,850 officers, even before the retirement wave hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 7, 2024 47:17

6d ago47:17

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin People don't trust government. They wish they could The Thrift Savings Plan record-keeping system still has functional problems Other transaction authority may be low-friction, but they're not protest-proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Other transaction authority may be low-friction, but they're not protest-proof 10:48

6d ago10:48

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Other transaction authorities have become popular. The Defense Department spends 10 billion dollars a year using O-T-A. Such procurement avoid the federal acquisition regulation and the defense supplement. But follow-on orders are not protest proof. Why one contractor recently lost a protest case over an O-T-A follow-on, though, didn't really conce…

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The Thrift Savings Plan record-keeping system still has functional problems 12:35

8d ago12:35

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When the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board rolled out a new system for managing the T-S-P back in 2022...it didn't go well. Account holders encountered a web site that barely functioned and long wait times for help. Now the Government Accountability Office has released findings on what went wrong even as most … but not all … of the problem…

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People don't trust government. They wish they could 10:23

8d ago10:23

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Almost no one trusts the federal government. Yet nearly all Americans want an effective government and a politically independent civil service. That's the gist of a national opinion poll conducted recently by the Partnership for Public Service. We get details now from the Partnership C-E-O Max Stier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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GSA: 75 years of adapting to the changing needs of agencies 19:07

9d ago19:07

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Robin Carnahan, the administrator of GSA, explains why the agency’s mission has remained the same over the last 75 years, but how it goes about has changed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The wave of new procurement regulations rolls on and on 10:26

9d ago10:26

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The Federal Acquisition Regulation Council is taking on popular mentor-protégé programs. It cites a quote, perception that they win too many contracts. It proposes the joint ventures from bidding for slots on multiple award contracts. The Small Business Administration slipped the rule changes in to other changes having to do with HUBZone eligibilit…

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As agencies transition to strictly digital records, there's plenty of paperwork to go around 9:01

9d ago9:01

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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NOAA has a grant program for local communities to deal with climate change. 10:29

9d ago10:29

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States and many counties and municipalities are trying to become more resilient in the face of weather and climate events. Now the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and I-C-F International have teamed up on a grant program and … to use the modern parlance … playbook. Here with how the partnership works … I-C-F senior consultant Adam P…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 6, 2024 49:42

9d ago49:42

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Today on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin NOAA grants bringing climate adaptation to local communities It’s no secret - many government organizations are plagued by processing backlogs, particularly in agencies that require hefty amounts of paperwork The wave of new procurement regulations rolls on and on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Federal statistical agencies are in need of data 9:31

9d ago9:31

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More than a dozen federal statistical agencies are having a hard time producing quality data. Part of the problem is Americans aren't filling out surveys, plus staffing and budget shortages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Senate Approps passes defense bill, blowing past budget caps 8:40

10d ago8:40

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Senate appropriators recommending a 3.3% increase in defense spending signals that the bipartisan agreement on spending caps might be falling apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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It's a hot political season, but you can find a parking space on Capitol Hill 7:58

10d ago7:58

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Oddly, it's a quiet period in Congress as the summer heads towards September. No budget yet for the federal government. Stalled negotiation on the National Defense Authorization Act. What's going on? Here's Bloomberg Government deputy news director Loren Duggan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Do you know what kind of federal manager you are? 10:33

10d ago10:33

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Managers of other people tend to fall into one of four basic styles. That's according to research by the American Management Association. How you manage has a big effect on the ultimate performance of the organization. Yet managers often see themselves quite differently than their direct reports see them. Here with more, the association's director …

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Replacing this federal scientist requires a nationwide search. 11:52

10d ago11:52

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Given the pace of scientific discovery, 40 years is a long time. That's how long by next guest has worked the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. He's directed it for the last 15 years. .. and overseen research on behalf of the Defense Department, NASA and the Intelligence Community. Joining me for his exit interview upon retirement, Dr. Ralp…

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 5, 2024 47:35

10d ago47:35

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Today, on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin Replacing this federal scientist requires a nationwide search Do you know what kind of federal manager *you* are? It's a hot political season, but you can find a parking space on Capitol Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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FLETC could see funding cut amid federal law enforcement shortages 8:47

10d ago8:47

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FLETC trains officers at more than 90 federal agencies, but it's in line to get a funding cut in 2025 amid instructor shortfalls and cancelled classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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DoD plans to ‘right size’ its medical staff after years of cutbacks 7:32

13d ago7:32

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The number of TRICARE beneficiaries who get health care from military facilities is about half what it was 20 years ago. DoD now wants those patients back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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Two academic research groups team up to help solve national security questions 10:21

13d ago10:21

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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No one ever said it would be easy to keep cloud computing secure 11:07

13d ago11:07

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio

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The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- August 2, 2024 46:16

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On today's episode of the Federal Drive with Tom Temin No one ever said it would be easy to keep cloud computing secure Two academic research groups team up to help solve national security questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio