Fed Access: Recent Episodes
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From how to win government jobs and contracts, to effectively managing your government career, learning about interesting federal agencies, workers and jobs, and best utilizing government services, host Derrick Dortch explores the world of the federal government and provides you the access needed to succeed.
Dr. Shawn Joseph, director of the Urban Superintendents Academy at Howard University and Dr. Matthew Daniels, founder of the Center for Human Rights and International Affairs at The Institute of World Politics, join host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss how to use Dr. Martin Luther King’s principles as an antidote to violence around the world.
Savannah Fellows, Daniel Brown and Rhiannon Thomas, counterterrorism intelligence analysts on the NORTHCOM Team at The Counterterrorism Group , join host Derrick Dortch to discuss terror threats in the US.
Stacey Casas and Savannah Fellows, counterterrorism intelligence analysts at The Counterterrorism Group, join host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss terror threats in the US, including threats against law enforcement, the increased threat environment because of Roe Vs. Wade, and recent mass shootings.
Stew Magnuson, editor in chief of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss developments in the US Special Operations Command and topics discussed at the recent 2022 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC).
Marina Tovar, counterintelligence and cyber team lead at the Counterterrorism Group, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss how cyberwarfare is being used in the war in the Ukraine, and the rise in ransomware attacks around the world.
Becca Stewart, an intelligence analyst and special teams manager at The Counterterrorism Group, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss the situation with Ukraine and Russia, the prominence of Islamist terrorism within Africa, and the rise of incel extremism.
Fed Access host Derrick Dortch moderates a wide ranging discussion on the importance of teaching Dr. Martin Luther King’s principles of nonviolence to students in the US, and institutionalizing a MLK curricula into schools.
Jon Harper, managing editor of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss the Department of Defense’s space efforts and new developments being announced at the 36th Space Symposium.
Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the clearance jobs market, including the ability of some cleared professionals to work remotely from home.
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, founder and executive director of Women of Color Advancing Peace & Security, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to talk about the organization's mission, and projects the group is working on to address a number of national security and international affairs issues.
Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss what the clearance jobs market will look like under President Joe Biden's administration, and what is being done to speed up the security clearance process.
This week on Fed Access, host Derrick Dortch talks to Camille Cosgrove, Intelligence Analyst for the Extremism Team at The Counterterrorism Group about domestic terrorism and the threat it poses to this week's Presidential inauguration.
National Defense Magazine Managing Editor Jon Harper joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss President-elect Joe Biden's defense spending priorities and how they will impact the Department of Defense.
This week on Fed Access, Matthew Daniels, chair of Law and Human Rights at the Institute of World Politics, and Anthony Jones, associate provost & assistant vice president of Enrollment Management at Howard University. join host Derrick Dortch to discuss a new initiative the created to teach the digital generation about the life and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This week on Fed Access, Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch to give us an update on how the security clearance process is being affected by the federal restrictions put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This week on Fed Access, Jon Harper, managing editor of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the Department of Defense and contractors who do business with the agency.
Nora Dempsey, senior advisor for Innovation at the US Department of State, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to talk about the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) program.
Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, the US Army and Cole Engineering Services join host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access for a wide ranging discussion of a new virtual simulation tool that helps train first responders.
This week on Fed Access, Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss how the security clearance process is being affected by the federal restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Yung Huh Wong, a research analyst at the Rand Corporation, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to talk about a report that examines the impact of an increasing reliance on artificial intelligence and autonomous unmanned systems to settle military conflicts around the world.
Jon Harper, managing editor at National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to give an update on DoD's top spending priorities and how the tensions between the United States and Iran are affecting defense spending.
Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss what the federal government is doing to speed up the process for workers seeking security clearances.
Rodger Baker, senior vice president of strategic analysis at Stratfor, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss how China's emergence as a global military and economic power has changed its relationship with the United States and other countries around the world.
Matthew Daniels, chair of Law and Human Rights at the Institute of World Politics, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to about his new book: Human Liberty 2.0: Advancing Universal Rights in the Digital Age, which is a collection of stories about people around the world who are using social media to advance the cause of human rights and freedom.
Lt. Bret Parson, commander of the Special Liaison Branch of the Metropolitan Police Department joins host Derrick Dortch on Fed Access to discuss the branch's unique approach to community policing.
Patrick Burke and Rebecca Schwartz with the DC Police Foundation join host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss community policing and the work their organization is doing with DC's Metropolitan Police Department.
Evan Lesser, president and founder of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss the state of the clearance job market and whether the federal government has made any progress in speeding up the security clearance process.
Jon Harper, managing editor of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss President Donald Trumps' fiscal year 2020 budget request for Defense Department.
Joan Rohlfing, president and chief operating officer of the Nuclear Threat Initiative joins host Derrick Dortch to talk about what the NTI is doing to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and end them as a threat around the world.
Mike Fullilove, director of operations at DeliverFund, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss how his organization is helping law enforcement agencies crack down on human trafficking in the United States and around the world.
Tiffany Lopez Winters, executive director of the National Trust Center, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss economic espionage and how it is affecting small businesses, government contractors and federal agencies.
Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to discuss the security clearance backlog and how it is impacting the government workforce.
Anthony Smith, director of the Department of the Navy’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institution (HBCU/MI) program., joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to discuss how the program is helping the Navy increase and diversify its pool of researchers and analysts. July 30, 2018
Debra D'Agostino, founding partner of The Federal Practice Group, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week's Fed Access to discuss whistle blower protections for federal employees, and how to navigate the security clearance process in the federal government. July 22,2018
What is the state of the clearance jobs market in 2018? Find out when Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access
What can you do to increase your chances of landing a job in the federal government? Find out when Mike Bruni, talent acquisition manager at KeyW Corporation, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access.
What are the keys to getting a federal job? Find out when Dr. Lisa Matthews. founder and president of Top Choice Resumes, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access.
Stew Magnuson, editor-in-chief of National Defense Magazine, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to discuss artificial intelligence, army robotics, hypersonic missiles and other advances in military technology.
Andrew Weber, former assistant secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical & Biological Defense Programs, joins host Derrick Dortch to discuss increased threats from countries willing to use chemical and biological weapons.
Heather Kuldell, managing editor at Nextgov, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to talk about the U.S. Cyber Command, and what a change in leadership this year will mean for the organization.
How would President Donald Trump’s proposed 2019 budget affect federal workers? Find out when Tony Reardon, national president of the National Treasury Employees Union, joins host Derrick Dorth on this week’s Fed Access.
Sue Kalweit, director of analysis at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and NGA analysts Jeremy Boss and Mali Math, join host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to discuss the agency’s Analyis Innovation Experience program.
Evan Lesser, founder and president of ClearanceJobs.com, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to discuss the security clearance backlog and how it is impacting the government workforce.
Erin O’Brien, director of education and training services at the Wright State Research Institute, joins host Derrick Dortch on this week’s Fed Access to discuss how the institute is preparing the next generation of intelligence analysts.