All Episodes
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FED News Weekly 9-15 Nov (Episode 24)
In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the record-breaking 43-day federal government shutdown, its severe financial impacts on federal employees, and disruptions ...
The FED Weekly 2-8 Nov 2025 (Episode 23)
In this episode of The FED Weekly, we deliver a comprehensive update on critical issues affecting federal employees and retirees during the ongoing government shutdown...
The FED Weekly 25 Oct - 1 Nov 2025 (Episode 22)
We cover the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting the deadlocked budget negotiations that have left 730,000 federal employees working without pay. Primary legisla...
The FED Weekly 19-25 Oct 2025 (Episode21)
This episode of The FED Weekly covers key updates affecting federal employees and retirees from October 19–25, 2025. We discuss steep 2026 health insurance premium hik...
The FED Weekly 12-18 Oct 2025 (Episode 20)
In this episode of The FED Weekly, we cover the critical challenges facing federal employees and retirees for the week of October 12-18, 2025. Key topics include the d...
The FED Weekly 5-11 Oct 2025 (Episode 19)
This episode of The FED Weekly covers the significant changes affecting federal employees and retirees for the week of October 5–11, 2025. Key topics include the annou...
The FED Weekly 28 Sep - 4 Oct 2025 (Episode 18)
This episode of The FED Weekly covers significant developments for federal employees and retirees from September 28 to October 4, 2025. A government shutdown defined t...
The FED Weekly 21-27 Sep 2025 (Episode 17)
In this episode of The FED Weekly, we recap critical issues for federal employees and retirees during the week of September 21-27, 2025. The primary focus is the escal...
The FED Weekly 14-20 Sep 2025 (Episode 16)
This week’s episode of The FED Weekly covers the escalating threat of a government shutdown as Congress remains deadlocked over funding bills ahead of the September 30...
The FED Weekly 7-13 Sep 2025 (Episode 15)
This week on The FED Weekly (7-13 Sep 2025), we cover major updates affecting federal employees and retirees. Congress introduced the Claiming Age Clarity Act to simpl...
The FED Weekly 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2025 (Episode 14)
This week, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program announced a historic 13.5% premium hike for 2025—significantly outpacing proposed federal pay raises an...
The FED Weekly 24-30 Aug 2025 (Episode 13)
In this week’s episode of The FED Weekly, Lawrence covers urgent updates for federal employees and retirees. The 2025 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premium...
The FED Weekly 17-23 Aug 2025 (Episode 12)
This episode of The FED Weekly covers crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for August 17-23, 2025. Host Lawrence outlines the impending 2026 pay freeze, ...
The FED Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11)
With Congress adjourning for the August recess, a government shutdown looms as key budget bills remain unresolved. Divided proposals over federal spending heighten unc...
The FED Weekly 3-9 Aug 2025, Episode 10
This episode of The FED Weekly covers major updates affecting federal employees and retirees for August 3-9, 2025. Key topics include OPM’s directive to remove COVID-1...
The FED Weekly 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9)
This episode of The FED Weekly covers key policy updates impacting federal employees and retirees for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major tax changes from the...
The FED Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8)
This is your essential briefing for the week of 20-26 July 2025. It has been a watershed week for the federal civil service. A landmark Supreme Court decision has full...
The FED Weekly 13-19 Jul 2025 (Episode 7)
This week, the foundations of the federal civil service experienced seismic shocks. A landmark Supreme Court decision effectively dismantled long-standing job protecti...
The FED Weekly 6-12 July 2025 (Episode 6)
The second week of July 2025 brought seismic shifts to the U.S. federal workforce, marked by a coordinated effort to reshape the civil service. A landmark Supreme Cour...
The FED Weekly 29 Jun - 5 Jul 2025 (Episode 5)
During the week of June 29 to July 5, 2025, major federal legislative developments preserved key benefits for current and retired federal employees. The Senate version...