Radio Interviews
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With the new president comes hoards of new political appointees. So, what should they be doing to stay out of trouble and make sure they’re following all those government rules? Diana Veilleux is a Partner…
January 22, 2009 -
FEMA Appointment to Be a Napolitano Priority (WashingtonPost) Obama Staff Arrives to White House Stuck in Dark Ages of Technology (WashingtonPost) Obama ‘to get spy-proof smartphone’ (CNN) Pay freezes spread during brutal recession MasterCard, Visa…
January 22, 2009 -
Today’s confirmation hearing coverage included four new secretaries that were confirmed yesterday: Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Watch the confirmation hearings Security…
January 21, 2009 -
With the Obama Administration seeking an estimated trillion dollar stimulus package that emphasizes “shovel-ready” projects, what should the federal government be doing to get a piece of the pie? Barbara Heller is President and CEO…
January 21, 2009 -
The Secretary of Defense recently released his report on nuclear weapons management. This after some embarrassing incidents involving how our military handles nuclear weapons, such as an unauthorized weapons transfer in 2007. Franklin Miller is…
January 21, 2009 -
Obama faces immediate management decisions (FederalTimes) Asian-American employees underreport discrimination, report finds (GovExec) Peterson: Stimulus to give USDA $250M for IT upgrade (NextGov) Washington Gets Set to Return to Normal (WallSt.Journal) Enthusiastic crowds welcome Bush…
January 21, 2009 -
The business of government continues, as we cover the assembly of President Obama’s team. Today, coverage of the confirmation hearing of Rob Nabors to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (this…
January 20, 2009 -
FederalNewsRadio has been telling you all about what’s going on downtown, but what about behind the scenes? Jim Bendat is author of the book “Democracy’s Big Day – The Inauguration of our President 1789 –…
January 20, 2009 -
Jim Williams, GSA’s Acting Administrator, joins us to talk about a career spanning both Administrations, and the special planning that went into today’s events and transition.
January 20, 2009 -
FederalNewsRadio continues its Inauguration Day coverage with analysis from those who are “in the know” when it comes to the federal government. Tom Davis is Director of Federal Government Services for Deloitte and left Congress…
January 20, 2009 -
Today is Inauguration Day, and while many are looking forward, FederalNewsRadio commentator Lurita Doan is glancing back at some memorable Inaugural addresses. Doan is the former Administrator the General Services Administration and she joins us…
January 20, 2009 -
Park service changes course, plans to offer crowd estimate (USAToday) IP video helps fed Marshals watch over inauguration (GCN) Obama names six OMB officials (FCW) Court rules in favor of Cheney in lawsuit Director named…
January 20, 2009 -
A short show today, as we prepare for the Capitals-Islanders game from Long Island. We have more of Eric Holder’s confirmation hearing to become Attorney General (scroll down to find links to listen and watch…
January 19, 2009 -
Tomorrow marks the inauguration of the first African American president – and almost everyone will remember it as an historic day. Beverly Kirk is an anchor with NewsChannel 8 and brings us analysis.
January 19, 2009 -
As a new president takes office, a lot of political appointees are leaving, but what about the career feds? What will they have to deal with once the celebrations are over? John Palguta, Vice President…
January 19, 2009