Summary

Hosts introduce FEDtalk 3.0 as the next generation of the FEDtalk podcast, with a new format and approach while maintaining a focus on improving and informing the federal community. Hosts Jason Briefel and Natalia Castro discuss the history of FEDtalk, starting with its origins as a live call-in radio show for legal advice and employment matters. Next, learn about the transition to FEDtalk 2.0, a live recording in a studio. Then, the shift to remote recording during the pandemic is highlighted as a transformative experience. FEDtalk 3.0 is features co-hosts and a new season-based format. Season 1, Federal Government in Flux, airs January thru May 2024.

Takeaways

• FEDtalk 3.0 is the next generation of the FEDtalk podcast, with a new format and approach.
• The history of FEDtalk includes its origins as a live call-in radio show for legal advice and employment matters. Mike Causey invited Jerry Shaw to start FEDtalk on the early Federal News Radio.
• FEDtalk 2.0 involved live recordings in a studio, while FEDtalk 3.0 embraced remote recording during the pandemic and the same wide range of engaging guests.
• FEDtalk 3.0 will be co-hosted by Jason Briefel & Natalia Castro and follows a new season-based format. Season 1 will air January – May 2024.
• FEDtalk Season 1 2024 – Federal Government in Flux will explore how change is affecting all 3 branches of government

The FEDtalk podcast archives (prior to 2024) can be accessed here.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to FEDtalk and History of FEDtalk

03:07Transition to FEDtalk 2.0

05:40Transition to FEDtalk 3.0

07:23Overview of FEDtalk 3.0 and Season 1: Federal Government In Flux

09:43Approach of FEDtalk 3.0 and Co-Hosting: Jason Briefel & Natalia Castro

11:36Focus on Branches of Government and Major Problems

13:51Importance of Big Questions and Impact on Trust in Government

16:05Preview of First Part of FEDtalk Season 1, 2024

17:44Closing Remarks and Invitation to Listen