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GovCIO Media & Research Podcasts
The GovCIO Media & Research podcast network comprises GovCast, AI GovCast, CyberCast and HealthCast featuring conversations with key leaders on timely issues impacting the federal IT landscape. Topics include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, IT modernization, data analytics, workforce development and more. New episodes release weekly.
Episodes
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsWhat It Takes to Keep Aging Federal Systems Running Amid OT Vulnerabilities | CyberCast
Securing critical infrastructure and managing network vulnerabilities are a growing priority. That's what Former Department of Veterans Affairs IT leader Bill…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsHHS Looks to Centralize IT Buying, Speed Access to Emerging Tech | HealthCast
The Department of Health and Human Services is working to centralize common IT procurement across the department by October 2027, with the Office of Mission…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsVA Employees Save 6 Hours a Week With AI Tools | HealthCast
The Department of Veterans Affairs has spent the past several years building the governance, infrastructure and workforce needed to scale artificial…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsInside the Federal EHR Modernization Effort | HealthCast
The federal government is modernizing electronic health records to give clinicians more seamless access to patient data across agencies and improve the…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsBuilding Resilient Teams: Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast | Technically Zen
Jamie Holcombe, COO of Electrosoft and former CIO of the Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), shared his leadership insights on how culture is built and…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsStreamlining the ATO Process Makes Software Deployments More Efficient, Secure | CyberCast
Federal agencies can make the authorization to operate (ATO) process more efficient by treating security as an ongoing part of software development rather than…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsThis National Lab is Using Multi-Agent AI to Accelerate Scientific Discovery | AI GovCast
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Director John Sarrao discussed how artificial intelligence and large-scale computing are changing the way scientific…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsDOT Advisor: Federal Contracting Must Adapt to Keep Pace With AI | AI GovCast
Federal agencies risk falling behind the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence unless they rethink how they buy technology, according to Anil Chaudhry…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNIST Explores AI's Growing Role in DevSecOps
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) is expanding its DevSecOps research to explore how artificial intelligence can support software…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsCoast Guard Software Yard Accelerates Secure Application Development | CyberCast
The Coast Guard is modernizing how it develops applications to support its missions. The service's new Software Yard is designed to accelerate secure software…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNavy CTO on the Service's AI-First Push | GovCast
The Navy is making AI and data central to how it operates, with a new strategy focused on faster decision-making and scaling what works. Department of the Navy…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsReadiness Lessons From CIA's First Chief Wellbeing Officer | Technically Zen
Former CIA Chief Wellbeing Officer Jennifer Posa discussed why workforce wellbeing is a strategic driver of mission success. She drew on her experience…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAir Force Software Official: AI Should Reuse Code, Not Rewrite It | CyberCast
Government software development pipelines are increasingly integrating AI coding assistants, but Air Force Sustainment Center Software Directorate CTO Kurt…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsArmy Targets New DevSecOps Initiative Using AI to Speed Code Reviews, Authorizations | GovCast
Army Acting CIO Gabe Chiulli discussed an upcoming DevSecOps initiative that aims to improve sharing and securing code with industry partners. In what Chiulli…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsDISA Shifts From Government-Built Cyber Tools to Commercial Tech | CyberCast
Six months after War Secretary Pete Hegseth directed sweeping acquisition reforms across the department, the Defense Information Systems Agency is accelerating…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNEA Leverages AI to Drive Software Development | CyberCast
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape government technology, National Endowment for the Arts CIO and Chief AI Officer Jim Tunnessen said the…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsVA OIG CIO Outlines AI Deployment, Modernization Priorities | CyberCast
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of the Inspector General serves as the agency's internal watchdog, and leaders are leveraging technology to improve…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAgile Acquisition Becomes DISA's New Battlefield Advantage | CyberCast
DODNet leaders say 90-day OTA cycles and flexible engineering models are helping DISA deliver capabilities at the speed of cyber threats. Guest: Kelli…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsUSPIS Uses AI to Advance Criminal Investigations
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is using artificial intelligence to strengthen criminal investigations and improve workforce efficiency. Eric Shen…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAdvice for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals | Technically Zen
Cybersecurity leader and author Agatha Merle discussed her unconventional path into cybersecurity, why creating more inclusive workplaces is essential to…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsHow Army Contracting Command is Using AI in Acquisition | CyberCast
The U.S. Army is expanding its use of artificial intelligence across the enterprise, from administrative operations to battlefield decision-making and…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsDOL CIO Outlines AI Priorities for Modernization, Efficiency | CyberCast
Labor Department CIO and Chief AI Officer Mangala Kuppa joined GovCIO Media & Research at the Federal IT Efficiency Summit to discuss how the agency is…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsTreasury's Data Transparency Push Brings 250 Years of Federal Finance Into Focus | AI GovCast
Justin Cole, director of data transparency at the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service, outlined a new initiative highlighting the nation's oldest…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsOak Ridge National Lab Advances AI Infrastructure for Genesis Mission | AI GovCast
The administration's Genesis Mission aims to build an integrated ecosystem connecting supercomputers, AI systems and emerging quantum technologies to tackle…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsMisunderstood ATOs Are Costing Agencies Time and Money | CyberCast
Misunderstandings about the Authority to Operate (ATO) process are slowing federal technology modernization efforts and driving up costs, according to David…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAI Powers Smithsonian's Digital Transformation for America250 | AI GovCast
The Smithsonian began its digital transformation journey in 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the Office of Digital Transformation has…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsInside DOE's Effort to Use AI for Nuclear Waste Cleanup | AI GovCast
Artificial intelligence is helping transform how the Energy Department approaches one of its most complex challenges: cleaning up nuclear waste. At the 2026…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsWellness Tips for Cyber Leaders at Home | Technically Zen
Avni Desai is a dedicated professional at CGI, where she brings a thoughtful blend of leadership, strategic insight and a people‑centered approach to her work…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsHow AstroAI is Redefining Discovery in Space Science | AI GovCast
Astronomical data presents unique challenges for artificial intelligence, often requiring specialized AI models tailored to the needs of astrophysicists and…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsInside Federal Acquisition and Procurement | GovCast
The General Services Administration is positioning itself as the federal government's central hub for technology acquisition (GSA to Extend OneGov Software…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAI Prototype Aims to Close Feedback Gaps Driving Marine Corps Attrition | AI GovCast
Climate surveys used by the War Department like the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) are annual check-ins to assess unit morale, cohesion and…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsInside the Navy's Push for Trustworthy AI at the Tactical Edge | AI GovCast
The United States Navy is taking steps to integrate artificial intelligence into Maritime Operations Centers — balancing the need for operational agility with…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsCROCS Turns OT Cyber Policy Into Action | CyberCast
The Air Force's Cyber Resiliency Office for Control Systems (CROCS) is translating high-level Pentagon cyber directives into operational steps to secure…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsIHS is Positioning Cybersecurity as Patient Safety | HealthCast
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is modernizing its electronic health record (EHR) systems while strengthening cybersecurity to protect sensitive patient data…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsDLA CIO: Securing AI Pipelines Is Now a Core Mission Requirement | GovCast
The global supply chain supporting U.S. military operations faces persistent cyber threats from adversaries targeting both government systems and the broader…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsHow to Thrive in Cybersecurity Without Burning Out | Technically Zen
JoJo D, The Chaos Guru, in conversation with Taylor Kelley, business development director at GDIT, discussed what it really takes to stay grounded in the…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsProject ARIA Pushes AI From Concept to Soldier-Ready Capability | AI GovCast
The Army is accelerating its push to operationalize artificial intelligence, moving beyond experimentation to deliver mission-ready capabilities at scale. The…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsArmy Launches Joint Innovation Outpost to Accelerate Battlefield Capabilities | GovCast
The Pentagon is accelerating efforts to deliver new capabilities to the battlefield. At Fort Bragg, the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps launched the Lt. Gen. James…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAdversarial AI Threats Put Pressure on Federal Cyber Defenses | CyberCast
Tommy Gardner, CTO of HP Federal, joined us at CyberScape: The Federal Cybersecurity Summit to discuss the growing risks of adversarial AI as agencies…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsThe Administrative Office of the Courts Uses GIS to Improve Security, Visitor Experience | GovCast
The Administrative Office of the Courts is using GIS to integrate security systems, enhance safety and improve the visitor experience. Kyle Yoder, threat…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsAI Decision Support System Aims to Improve Battlefield Triage | HealthCast
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield. More than 90% of service members who die from uncontrolled bleeding do so before…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsVA Deputy Secretary on Resuming EHR Rollout | HealthCast
After a three-year pause of the Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program, the VA resumed rollout this past weekend…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsCDC's AI Strategy Embraces Speed, Flexibility | HealthCast
The CDC is taking a major step forward in its approach to artificial intelligence with the release of a new four-year AI strategy, aimed at strengthening…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsInside the Army's FUZE Model for Rapid Tech Deployment | GovCast
With defense technology constantly evolving, the military services are looking to accelerate the discovery, development and deployment of emerging…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsMarine Warfighting Lab Turns Lessons from Ukraine into Future Strategy | AI GovCast
The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) is accelerating efforts to define the future force through virtual wargaming, edge computing and autonomous…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsInside DOE's Genesis Mission to Power AI-Driven Science | AI GovCast
The administration's Genesis Mission aims to build an integrated ecosystem that connects supercomputers, AI systems and emerging quantum capabilities, calling…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNOAA Improves Geospatial Accuracy With NSRS Modernization | GovCast
NOAA is integrating GPS and new gravity data to improve accuracy of its National Spatial Reference System. Guest: Galen Scott, NGS Constituent Manager, NOAA…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsHumanizing Cybersecurity Through a 'Safer Shift' | Technically Zen
Tiziana Barrow has built a career around cybersecurity and human risk, leading product marketing across some of the industry's most specialized domains like…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsMarine Corps' Project Dynamis Speeds AI for Future Battlefield Operations | GovCast
Col. Arlon Smith, director of Project Dynamis, discussed how the Marine Corps is working to rapidly deliver artificial intelligence capabilities to the…
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CMS Advances Zero Trust, AI Security in IT Modernization Push | Zscaler Public Sector Summit 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is modernizing its IT infrastructure to improve efficiency, security and access for patients and providers. Since…
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Staying Ahead of AI-Driven Cyber Threats | Zscaler Public Sector Summit 2026
The Zscaler Public Sector Summit, Robert Roser, CISO, CDO and director of cybersecurity at Idaho National Laboratory, discussed the rapidly evolving cyber…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNew OPM Database is First Step for Federal HR Modernization | GovCast
The Office of Personnel Management launched its Federal Workforce Data website in January, replacing FedScope, the 20-year-old repository for federal…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNavy Pushes AI from Experiments to Everyday Warfighting Functions | AI GovCast
The Department of the Navy is using AI across a range of mission areas. In the intelligence domain, the service is moving AI beyond experimental phases and…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsHow the Marine Corps' Is Building a High-Tech Future Fleet | AI GovCast
AI is at the center of the Marine Corps' digital transformation efforts, from edge communication to cybersecurity. Marine Corps AI Lead Maj. Christopher Clark…
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Navy Modernizes Acquisition to Deliver Capabilities 'Early and Often' | WEST 2026
The War Department is modernizing its acquisition ecosystem to meet the demands of modern warfare. Designed for speed, the updated approach redefines how the…
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NPS Launches Fast-Track AI Master's to Close Fleet Skills Gap | WEST 2026
As artificial intelligence reshapes military operations at breakneck speed, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is launching an accelerated master's degree…
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Navy Installations Shift to Continuous Cybersecurity Model | WEST 2026
The U.S. Navy is transitioning to a continuous cybersecurity model, leveraging AI to prevent or significantly mitigate cyberattacks as it shifts from…
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New NPS Challenge Aims to Rewrite How the Military Builds Missiles | WEST 2026
War Department components are pivoting away from "exquisite" hardware in favor of agile, low-cost manufacturing methodologies. Part of this shift includes…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsThe Value of 'Pause, Breathe, Summarize' in Cyber Leadership | Technically Zen
Guest Ty Hughes is a longtime cybersecurity and technology leader in the public sector that champions cyber wellness. He discussed the concept of "AI alchemy"…
GovCIO Media & Research PodcastsNIST Explains What's Next for Federal AI Standards| AI GovCast
The Trump administration's July 2025 AI Action Plan calls on National Institute of Standards & Technology to revise its AI Risk Management Framework amid…