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Government Matters
Hosted by WJLA-TV · EN
Government Matters is the only television newscast focused on the business of government. Host Mimi Geerges recaps the top federal headlines and conducts thought-provoking interviews on tech, security, defense, workforce and industry issues. Since its launch in August of 2013, Government Matters has hosted some of the top minds in the federal community -- from the White House, Congress, Fortune 500 companies, journalism and the non-profit sector.
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Creating a National Digital Reserve Corps, Addressing fraudulent unemployment payments – February 12, 2023
Feb 12, 202300:21:56Tap to summarizeNational Digital Reserve Corps could protect federal infrastructureRep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Robin Kelly discuss their plan to create a National Digital Reserve Corps to help the government deal with technology emergencies. Tackling unemployment fraud Seto Bagdoyan, director of forensic audits and investigative services at the Government Accountability Office, discusses the aftermath of unemployment fraud that took place during the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Taking down the Chinese spy balloon, Recruiting and retaining women in the military – February 9, 2023
Feb 10, 202300:22:19Tap to summarizeNavigating threats from China and RussiaLt. Gen. A.C. Roper, Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command, discusses the Chinese spy balloon and Russia’s threat to the Arctic. Recruiting women to the militaryKatherine Kuzminski, director of the Military, Veterans, and Society Program at Center for a New American Security, discusses the military’s efforts in recruiting more women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Diversifying genetic research, Chinese surveillance balloon, American satisfaction with the government – February 7, 2023
Feb 8, 202300:25:53Tap to summarizeDiversity in genetic research is a key part of health careNeil Hanchard, senior investigator, and section head at the National Human Genome Research Institute, discusses genetic diversity in research. Chinese surveillance balloon elevates US-China tensions Bryan Clark, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, discusses how the U.S. took down the Chinese surveillance balloon. American satisfaction with the government increases for first time in years Forrest Morgeson, director of research at the American Customer Satisfaction Index, discusses the increase in American satisfaction with the government.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Hiring tech workers in the government, Russia violates a treaty, Stopping tech monopolies – February 5, 2023
Feb 5, 202300:25:50Tap to summarizeHiring new tech talent in the governmentKimberly Holden, deputy associate director of Talent Acquisition, Classification and Veterans programs at the Office of Personnel Management, discusses the ways OPM is trying to attract people in the tech industry to apply for government jobs. Russia violates nuclear treatyLynn Rusten, vice president of the Global Nuclear Policy Program at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, discusses Russia’s refusal to allow the U.S. to conduct an inspection of its nuclear facilities. Enforcing antitrust laws on tech companies Diana Moss, president of the American Antitrust Institute, discusses antitrust enforcement on tech companies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Classifying government information, Future of AI technology, US military efforts in Somalia – February 2, 2023
Feb 3, 202300:25:55Tap to summarizeWhat are the impacts of over-classification of government information? J. William Leonard, former director of the Information Security Oversight Office at the National Archives, discusses the classification process of government information. Should AI chatbot technology be regulated? David Hickton, founding director of the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security, discusses potential misuses of ChatGPT and if the technology should be regulated. US kills ISIS leader in Somalia Bill Roggio, senior fellow and editor of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the U.S.’s effort to keep Somalia from falling under jihadist rule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Crypto crime, Federal innovation, US-Israel joint military exercises – January 31, 2023
Feb 1, 202300:26:11Tap to summarizeFighting crypto crimes Eun Young Choi, director of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team at the Department of Justice, discusses international cryptocurrency crime. Sharing government technology for future innovationPaul Zielinski, executive director of the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer, discusses the role of the consortium in creating new technology. US and Israel military collaboration Jonathan Lord, director of the Middle East Security Program at CNAS, discusses the joint military exercises between the US and Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Advancements in technology, Reforming US intelligence Community – January 29, 2023
Jan 29, 202300:25:49Tap to summarizeHigh-risk, high-reward projects are changing the future of technology Catherine Marsh, director of Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity, discusses new projects being worked on by the organization.Reforming US intelligence communityRon Marks, visiting professor at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, discusses changes to the U.S. intelligence community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →NASA’s Artemis program, Communicating through fiction, Cutting federal spending – January 26, 2023
Jan 27, 202300:26:20Tap to summarizeInternational partners are key to Artemis projectKevin Fagedes, assistant director in the NASA Office of Inspector General, discusses NASA’s partnerships for the Artemis program. Using fiction to improve defense readiness Peter Singer, managing partner at Useful Fiction, discusses how storytelling is an effective way to communicate real-world lessons. Congressional disagreements on spending could lead to shutdownBob Cusack, editor in chief of The Hill, discusses federal spending cuts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →More aid to Ukraine, CDC lacks public trust, Implementing CMMC – January 24, 2023
Jan 25, 202300:26:18Tap to summarize‘We have to start wanting Ukraine to win more than we just hope Russia’s going to lose,’ says Hudson Institute fellowLuke Coffey, senior fellow for national security and defense at the Hudson Institute, discusses sending tanks to Ukraine and the U.S.’s latest aid package to the country. CDC fights against public distrustSteve Morrison, senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), discusses the lack of trust Americans hold in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Working to protect sensitive cyber information Eric Crusius, partner at Holland & Knight LLP, discusses the rollout of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for contractors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →US-Japan partnership, Role of the US Army Corps of Engineers – January 22, 2023
Jan 22, 202300:25:30Tap to summarizeTeaming up: how the U.S. will help Japan with its new defense strategy Japan’s ambassador to the U.S. Tomita Koji discuses Japan’s new defense strategy, and how the U.S. can help support the country.The major role the US Army Corps of Engineers plays in protection and restoration of the countryLt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, discusses upcoming projects restoring waterways, and the negative effects of climate change and supply chain disruptions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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