



Getting Stuff Done in Large Organizations: Hack Your Bureaucracy Authors Join FEDtalk
Getting anything done in a bureaucracy can be hard, but Marina Nitze and Nick Sinai have found success and are sharing their tips and tricks in a new book. Now, they are working to ensure employees at every level and in every kind of bureaucracy can create change despite their environment.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
This Hispanic Heritage Month, FEDtalk is recognizing efforts to increase Hispanic/Latino representation in government and government efforts to elevate Hispanic/Latino stories to the public.

9/11: The Impacts of This Great Tragedy, Then & Now
On the latest FEDtalk, host Tony Vergnetti invites guests to discuss their first-hand accounts of 9/11 and the often not discussed line of duty deaths occurring so long after this tragic day.

The Need for Speed in Acquisition Training
On the latest FEDtalk, we take a trip around the track as host Jason Briefel welcomes guests discussing how the training industry is evolving to meet the needs of the federal acquisition workforce.

Disciplined, Determined & Destined for Excellence
This week on FEDtalk, the Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) join the show to discuss training, leadership development, career building, and the unique obstacles women face.

Gaming, Simulation & the Future of Human Capital Management
On FEDtalk, we explore how gaming, simulation, and technology are connected to federal recruiting, training, and development with a panel of industry and military stakeholders.

Back in Action: A Conversation with the Newly Confirmed MSPB Members
This week on FEDtalk, we recognize the upcoming National Whistleblower Appreciation Day with all three newly confirmed Members of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

Celebrating Pride in Government
On the latest FEDtalk, we celebrate Pride Month with a panel discussion concerning LGBTQ+ inclusivity in the federal government: both in the present and historically.

Navigating New Personnel Issues in the Pandemic Era
This week’s FEDtalk show features Attorneys from the federal employment law firm Shaw Bransford & Roth to discuss personnel issues and emerging trends in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Where Work-Life Benefits Meet the Administration of Justice: DOJ Reentry Plans
As the Justice Department strives to reach a “new normal,” stakeholders discuss how telework availability is impacting employee morale, recruitment, and retention.

Recognizing Public Servants, Their Successes & Their Needs
Telling the stories of what government does, and of the public servants who do the work, will play a big role in moving the needle on trust in government.

The Future of Virtual and Hybrid Events
COVID-19 ushered in a shift from physical events to the rapidly evolving digital environment. This week on FEDtalk, we remenise to the period of grasping at straws and the future of virtual events.

Tackling the Life Insurance Gender Equity Gap
This week, FEDtalk is drawing attention to an often neglected issue: the life insurance gender gap. Join as we discuss life insurance considerations, access to coverage, and the future of benefits.

Live at the 21st Annual WIFLE Leadership Training
Each year, the WIFLE Leadership Training brings together women from across federal law enforcement for informative sessions, recruitment initiatives, and an awe-inspiring awards ceremony. This year, FEDtalk recorded live from the event in Tampa, Florida to give listeners an inside look at the event themes, presenters and sessions, guest speakers, and award winners.

75 Years of the Administrative Procedure Act & What it Means for You
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). This “super statute” governs the way administrative agencies develop and issue regulations and allows for oversight of agency actions by federal courts. On the August 6th episode of the FEDtalk podcast, the guests took a brief look at the history of the APA and how the law has evolved over the last 75 years. Finally, the group discussed modern issues in administrative law and how these challenges impact the civil service.