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Federal open season is coming up. To get ready, this week’s FEDtalk program will inform feds about the variety of insurance options you should be considering this open season. FEDtalk host Debra Roth, Partner at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., is joined by Shane Canfield, CEO of Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA). Canfield has more than 25 years of experience in insurance and non-profit leadership. He has been with WAEPA since 2016 and previously served as Executive Director of the Council on Employee Benefits. Roth and Canfield discuss why federal employees should consider a range of insurance options during open season, including life insurance. Canfield provides an update on WAEPA’s efforts to modernize their service offerings and improve the underwriting process. Open Season can be stressful. WAEPA's year-round open enrollment provides Federal Employees with the peace of mind that they can adjust their life insurance coverage as circumstances change, offering greater flexibility and ongoing support for their evolving needs. FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Congress narrowly averted a shutdown last weekend, federal employees’ fear of a lapse in appropriations this November has not been alleviated. On this week’s FEDtalk, we break down the current state of Congress, how federal employees can prepare for what is to come, and how Congress can act now to prevent these issues in the future. FEDtalk host Jason Briefel, Director of Government and Public Affairs at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., is joined by co-host Natalia Castro, the Deputy Director of Government and Public Affairs at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C. At Shaw Bransford & Roth, Briefel and Castro lead congressional and executive branch advocacy, engage in policy development, and conduct strategic communications for a variety of good government organizations. FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are covering the trifecta of legal risks and the disciplinary processes that federal professionals could face each day that could take away their livelihood. FEDtalk will break down why professional liability insurance is more than a nice to have – but a need to have in an ever-challenging landscape of federal service. FEDtalk host Tony Vergnetti, President and Founder of FEDS Protection and Eric Impraim, FEDS Protection Marketing Director, will discuss in this first of a two-part series on how professional liability insurance could be the difference between happiness and hopelessness if allegations of wrongdoing are brought against you in the course and scope of your job.   FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of year again--tax season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the partial government shutdown, financial planning has been on the minds of federal employees everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Presidents’ Day is the perfect opportunity for a trip through time to celebrate some of our nation’s formative leaders. This week on FEDtalk, historians will come together to discuss how our early presidents shaped the role of the executive and how that role continues to change over time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. borders have inundated news cycles in recent months. To find out what’s really going on, tune in to FEDtalk to hear a group of federal law enforcement professionals discuss what they experience at the border and what they need to do their mission. Host Debra Roth, managing partner of Shaw Bransford & Roth, will be joined by National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Executive Director Pat O’Carroll, and FLEOA National Executive Vice President Lazaro 'Larry' Cosme. You can stream the show online anytime via the Federal News Radio player and listen to the FEDtalk podcast on PodcastOne and Apple Podcasts. FEDtalk is a live radio talk show produced by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider's perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. FEDtalk is sponsored by Long Term Care Partners who administers the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sponsored Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP). Start planning for the future. Take the next step and visit LTCFEDS.com today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service is wrapping up its first year. The bipartisan, 11-member commission--created by Congress--seeks to inspire more young Americans to serve their country. The group released their Interim Report on January 23rd, which outlines their progress and plans to date. Hear Commissioner Mark Gearan discuss the commission’s work in greater detail. He will join host Julie Perkins to explain how the commission defines public service, what they have done in their first year, and how they plan to move forward. Also offering his perspective will be Max Stier, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even with a shutdown in place, there is much to discuss about the workings of the federal government as the new year begins. Tune in this Friday, January 11 for the first FEDTalk of 2019. A roundtable of guests will be providing the most up to date federal news while taking a look back on the successes, and failures, of 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FEDtalk this Friday for a fascinating look into the federal whistleblowing process. Joining host Debra Roth will be the founders of Whistleblower Aid, John Tye and Mark Zaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to the next episode of FEDtalk on Friday, November 30th, 2018, to hear the latest from Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, who will be discussing the company’s new offerings, and what federal employees should be thinking about, with Open Season in full swing. Also on the program will be Senior Executives Association President Bill Valdez discussing the upcoming 2018 Presidential Rank Awards Leadership Summit, to be held on December 13, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With open season just around the corner, tune in to FEDtalk tomorrow to hear about some of your options as a federal employee when making benefits decisions and planning for your future. Host Jason Briefel will be joined by Joan Melanson of Long Term Care Partners and Joyce Warner of the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With open season just around the corner, tune into the October 19th FEDtalk to hear about some of your options as a federal employee when making benefits decisions and planning for your future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, FEDtalk is discussing Neurodiversity and National Security. It is no secret that our nation needs to harness a wide variety of skills, talents, and abilities to meet growing national security concerns. On this episode, agencies will learn how they can harness the potential of unique cognitive talents to improve their workforce and mission delivery. FEDtalk host Natalia Castro sits down with Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg, President of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, and the Intelligence and National Security Foundation; Teresa Thomas, Neurodiverse Talent Enablement and Cyber Engagement Program Lead at MITRE Corporation; and Cortney Weinbaum, Senior Management Scientist at RAND Corporation. The show is based around the 2023 RAND Corporation report “Why National Security Needs Neurodiversity: Drawing on a Wider Range of Cognitive Talents to Tackle National Security Challenges.” Read the full report here: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1875-1.html Check out a shorter research brief here: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA1875-1.html  FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FEDtalk on Federal News Radio tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM as host Debra Roth speaks to Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), five-term representative from Virginia’s 11th District and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Government Operations. Connolly will chime in on the federal workforce matters currently before Congress, including ongoing uncertainty about whether federal employees will receive a pay raise for 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this Friday to hear host Tony Vergnetti of Federal Employee Defense Services talk with Dexter Brooks and Timothy Bladek from the EEOC Office of Federal Operations. They will be discussing the federal sector EEO programs, with an emphasis on what outreach and training the EEOC is providing to help with eradicating harassment in the federal sector. The show will also be highlighting the upcoming EEOC Executive Leadership Training Program that will take place in Charlottesville, VA this October. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join host Tony Vergnetti and Michael Livingston from the Livingston Financial Group to hear about important financial planning strategies for all federal employees to consider. They will talk about your Thrift Savings Plan Contributions, Fund Choices, Investment Basics, and Withdraw Options. They will also discuss the upcoming changes to the TSP from the TSP modernization act that was signed in December 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to the July 20th FedTalk to hear about the changing face of federal space exploration and research, including the increased reliance on public/private partnerships with academia and private organizations such as Boeing and SpaceX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to the June 15th FedTalk to hear about what’s in store for federal technology for the coming year, including developments on expanded use of artificial intelligence, extended reality, and the unveiling by the Department of Energy of Summit, the world’s most powerful supercomputer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to the June 1st FedTalk as host Debra Roth speaks to three organizations leading the effort to improve the federal government’s operations by improving the data on which it relies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear about the latest initiatives from the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) and dCode, including a new digital initiative at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Joining host Ben Carnes will be Megan Vorland, Director of Programs at dCode, and Nicholas Holtz from the Digital Service’s Veterans Affairs team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this week to learn why long term care insurance is a crucial part of your retirement planning. And did you know FEEA’s Annual Public Service Charity Walk/Run is right around the corner? Get all the race details and sign up before it’s too late! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joining host Julie Perkins of Shaw Bransford & Roth is Sara Newman, DrPH, MCP, an active duty commissioned corps officer in the United States Public Health Service currently assigned to the National Park Service serving as the Director of the NPS Office of Public Health (OPH). Sara is the principal advisor to the NPS Director and executive leadership for public health protection, disease prevention and health promotion decisions impacting the health of more than 300 million visitors to more than 400 parks nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben Carnes of Shaw Bransford and Roth will delve into the Trump Administration’s tech and science agenda with guests Carten Cordell, a Senior Technology Reporter at FedScoop, as well as Derek B. Johnson, a reporter at FCW. The panel will also highlight examples of the federal government’s attempts to implement emerging technologies, like blockchain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are covering South by Southwest – an annual conference centered around technology, film, music, education, and culture. The 10-day event rapped up last week, and FEDtalk sits down with government attendees to learn about what they saw and why government attendance is important. FEDtalk host Jason Briefel sits down with Trish Martinelli, Executive Director of the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum; Michele Perez, Assistant Deputy Secretary Office of Field Policy and Management for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Mika Cross, Workforce Transformation Strategist & Strategic Advisor. FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Trump Administration releasing the Presidents Management Agenda this week, we’ve assembled a panel of experts to discuss key components of the agenda this Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this week for our special Women’s History Month show to learn about some of the greatest female contributions to history, culture, and society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this week for a special FEDtalk in honor of Presidents Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s FEDtalk, host Ben Carnes will be joined by Senior Executives Association (SEA) President Bill Valdez and Federal Times’ Jessie Bur to discuss current challenges (as well as current opportunities) facing federal leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben Carnes of Shaw Bransford & Roth is joined by a panel of budget experts to discuss the current federal funding landscape, how we got here, and if there is any hope for a better future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Ben Carnes will be joined by management associations representing federal employees - including the Professional Managers Association (PMA) and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) - who will discuss the ongoing federal reorganization, what managers within the federal government are experiencing 'on the ground,' and what challenges the organizations must prepare for in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this week for a panel discussion year in review with top federal government reporters. December 1, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News coverage is consistently filled with reports of the latest purported government "scandal" or failure. While these issues may often deserve attention, they frequently drown out examples of government done well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on FEDtalk, we are helping visitors prepare for Open Season by giving them an inside look at the Virtual Benefits Fair with Long Term Care's Joan Melanson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on FEDtalk, we are discussing the dwindling capacity of members and their staffs to effectively do their jobs as responsibilities increase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FEDtalk is celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women's Day with a discussion on women in the federal workplace. Guests will discuss how agencies can create a more inclusive space, elevate intersectionality, and improve the gender diverse leadership pipeline. FEDtalk host Natalia Castro sits down with Catrina M. Bonus, newly appointed President of Women in Federal Law Enforcement; Pamela Richards, President of Federally Employed Women; and Lauren McNally, Director of the Women’s Leadership Center (American Management Association). FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FEDtalk this week for a look at the Open Season Virtual Benefits Fair, plus hear from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association about their best FEHB offerings during Open Season. October 6, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on FEDtalk, we are excited to host two prominent figures in the world of podcasting, both of whom have started new projects focusing on the U.S. Constitution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FEDtalk this week for a discussion on labor policy, budget negotiations, and agency re-organization. September 8, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FedTalk this week for a discussion on the presidential appointment process, including the history of presidential appointments, and the possible risks associated with a historically slow rate of appointments, as well as a spate of acting appointments on which the clock is running out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In about 25 years, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will run out of space as an active cemetery to honor our Nation's veterans. Therefore, changes to either eligibility criteria and/or expansion of the cemetery's geographic footprint are required, and that's where the American people come in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this week for a special show on whistleblower programs with the Justice Department's Deputy IG, a Deputy Counsel at Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General, and the Office of Special Counsel's Chief of Investigation and Prosecution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in this week for a preview of the EEOC Executive Leadership training where you can gain the highest quality leadership training through unforgettable experiential learning on the Gettysburg Battlefield Leadership Tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tune in this week to get an exclusive inside look at NCIS and its latest investigations from Deputy Director, Sam Worth, and Drew Lochli, the assistant special agent in charge of the NCIS Cyber department. May 5, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Federal HR has not been the subject of much attention in recent years. Nonetheless, this week’s FEDtalk guests view it as critical for improving human capital management across government. FEDtalk host Jason Briefel sits down with Jenny Mattingley of the Partnership for Public Service and Rob Seidner of edX to discuss the path forward for professionalizing federal human resources. Mattingley serves as the Partnership’s Vice President of Government Affairs. She previously has served at OMB focusing on hiring reform efforts and the workforce priority of the President’s Management Agenda. Seidner is the Director of Government Partnerships at edX – an online learning platform offering courses on executive education as well as online degree programs and professional certifications. Rob previously worked at OMB doing federal human capital policy. FEDtalk is brought to you by Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., a federal employment law firm. Bringing you the insider’s perspective from leaders in the federal community since 1993. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to FEDtalk this Friday to learn about the many roles of designers in the federal government. April 7, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how federal agencies are using data visualization techniques to better educate the public on what they are doing and to improve government transparency. March 24, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fake news has everyone from professors to journalists taking up arms to combat this phenomenon of presenting false information as fact online. March 10, 2017 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices