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230. Here are the Headlines You Can’t Ignore

May 22, 2026

We welcome back John Hatton with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) to unpack the biggest issues impacting federal employees and retirees right now. 

From concerns over OPM’s request for sensitive health claims data to ongoing frustrations with retirement processing delays, the...


May 4, 2026

Public Service Recognition Week is here—and it’s a moment to reflect on the impact of federal service.

I share resources, events (there’s one tomorrow!), and practical ways to engage:

Partnership for Public Service (PSRW resources): https://ourpublicservice.org
FormerGov (career support & events):