Federal Drive with Tom Temin

When he's not tooling around the National Capital region on his motorcycle, Tom Temin interviews federal executives and government contractors who provide analysis and insight on the many critical issues facing the Executive branch. The Federal Drive is found at FederalNewsNetwork.com and 1500 AM in the Washington D.C. region.

Industry wonders whether the Pentagon will ever reform its budgeting system
Apr 21, 2025 – 12:49
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Monday, April 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025 – 47:55
Federal employees impacted by Trump administration can turn to new legal support network
Apr 21, 2025 – 07:45
The to-do list for Congress gets longer over recess
Apr 21, 2025 – 08:31
Here's one federal staff that's not getting cut
Apr 21, 2025 – 12:29
GSA sets 80% occupancy target for federal buildings in push to cut office space
Apr 21, 2025 – 07:43
An experienced hand returns to the executive levels at Veterans Affairs
Apr 18, 2025 – 19:03
A federal retiree looks in amazement at what's going on
Apr 18, 2025 – 12:09
Two EOs continue biggest overhaul of federal acquisition since 1990s
Apr 18, 2025 – 09:26
DoD hiring freeze ‘severely’ impacts military child care centers
Apr 18, 2025 – 08:46
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Friday, April 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025 – 48:27
The Pathways Program transformed agencies’ approach to early-career hiring
Apr 17, 2025 – 08:45
What contractors need to do now to prepare for terminations for convenience
Apr 17, 2025 – 10:43
DHS cancels federal neurodiversity workforce contract
Apr 17, 2025 – 08:25
TSP tanking? Job in danger? Take a deep breath
Apr 17, 2025 – 12:37
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Thursday, April 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025 – 50:05
Preventing EFT payment fraud in Medicare and Medicaid
Apr 17, 2025 – 09:56
Libraries push back against cutbacks to a federal library support program
Apr 16, 2025 – 10:36
Non-competitive buying doesn't mean non-responsible
Apr 16, 2025 – 09:15
Hegseth memo to cut IT contracts lacks clarity, contradicts Pentagon downsizing plans
Apr 16, 2025 – 07:04
How many special agents DOES it take to conduct all of the counter drug operations?
Apr 16, 2025 – 13:29
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025 – 50:27
OPM plans to spend nearly $42 million to relocate a few hundred employees
Apr 16, 2025 – 07:04
What do New York, Georgia, and Washington state have in common
Apr 15, 2025 – 11:21
One Congressmen helps out his federal employee constituents
Apr 15, 2025 – 08:31
Former Interior IG’s harassment is a sign of the times
Apr 15, 2025 – 09:11
This EO tells DoD to reform it's acquisition processes
Apr 15, 2025 – 08:15
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025 – 46:23
Veteran self scheduling system for medical appointments stills need a little work
Apr 15, 2025 – 10:00
Legal questions linger over deferred resignation program as feds feel pressure to accept offer
Apr 14, 2025 – 08:11
Congress is out on a two-week recess, but that doesn't mean things are quiet on Capitol Hill
Apr 14, 2025 – 09:02
You may never have heard of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, but you might miss it when it’s gone
Apr 14, 2025 – 11:31
That rewrite of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, what's likely to change
Apr 14, 2025 – 10:09
Wyden to block CISA nominee over telecom security ‘cover up’
Apr 14, 2025 – 08:26
You may never have heard of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, but you might miss it when it’s gone
Apr 14, 2025 – 11:31
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Monday, April 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025 – 47:15
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Friday, April 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025 – 47:04
EPA workforce cuts mean major changes to environmental regulation
Apr 11, 2025 – 12:49
This program may bring ride-sharing to a military base near you
Apr 11, 2025 – 14:16
OPM digitizes federal retirement booklets as part of longtime modernization effort
Apr 11, 2025 – 07:30
EPA takes steps to make sure employees keep returning to the office
Apr 11, 2025 – 06:43
The PMA put the ‘M’ back in OMB
Apr 10, 2025 – 10:27
Trump’s AI policy shifts focus to ‘high impact’ use cases
Apr 10, 2025 – 09:18
Pentagon welcomes back troops discharged over COVID-19 vaccine, offers back pay
Apr 10, 2025 – 07:56
How the secrecy surrounding DOGE structure impacts its accountability
Apr 10, 2025 – 11:50
The latest on the 2025 budget resolution
Apr 10, 2025 – 09:53
The Federal Drive with Tom Temin -- Thursday, April 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025 – 49:06
Trump’s picks for OPM, OMB face federal workforce probes from Senate committee
Apr 9, 2025 – 07:44
Trump administration issues new memo on AI acquisition and use
Apr 9, 2025 – 11:25
TZ It takes more to audit federal agencies and programs than DOGE knows
Apr 9, 2025 – 11:52

Recent Reviews

Webster Jammer

Go Tom and Team!

I’ve become a huge fan of Tom and his FNN network of competent and deeply knowledgeable reporters. Without fail, this podcast is my go-to source for accurate and non-biased perspectives and information on all aspects of the federal government and the ecosystems within which it exists. Tom is a hilarious and humane host that doesn’t shy away from asking tough questions and providing deep historical context.
Hgd137

Please remove second half of the episode

The stories are ok until they are over and the next part begins.
Usc33

Excellent presentations

Thank you for the bounty of information. Well communicated (excellent broadcasters) discussing a wide array of topics.
Matt Cactus

Please fix!!

After every episode finishes it begins the lessons learned leadership podcast with a interview with the CEO of Navy Fed Credit Union. Why?! Love this podcast but it is painful to listen to that introduction every single time after the podcast end.