Your Federal Life
Your Federal Life — Aug. 12, 2026
Regular, actionable information on the management of the careers and financial lives of federal employees. Drew Friedman speaks with investment advisors, health plan experts and other experts on the federal workforce, their pay and their benefits.
Fed Thread
The Career Plateau: How to keep growing after you’ve mastered the job
The Fed Thread podcast 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.
Fed Thread
The future of government learning: Are your skills expiring faster than you can update them?
The Fed Thread podcast 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.
GovNavigators
Shelby Pierson Lifts the Veil: An Unclassified Chat About the Tech Powering National Security
GovNavigators is a government-focused show that won’t make you seasick. We hope to enlighten and enliven your week with news and insightful, entertaining guests all on the topic of government management.
Fed Thread
The retirement identity cliff: What federal service can’t prepare you for
The Fed Thread podcast 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.
Security Clearance Insecurity
Could Veterans Soon Keep Their Security Clearance Eligibility Longer? Plus, Handling False Clearance Reports
Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you'd never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.
