We pull the thread on the questions you’re asking, with experts who can actually answer them
Am I making a million-dollar TSP mistake?
How can I tell if I’m burning out, and what should I do about it?
Should I start a GLP-1—and would it be covered?
Am I better off in or out of a union?
Do those workplace step challenges actually make anyone healthier?
The Fed Thread podcast pulls the thread on topics that matter most to the federal workforce, uncovering practical insights and sharing stories you can relate to.
Each episode explores real-world situations shaping federal careers, benefits, wellbeing, finances, leadership and life on and off the job. In a series of candid conversations with government leaders, subject-matter experts, researchers and the people living these experiences, Fed Thread weaves together fresh perspectives, community highlights and useful takeaways, whether you're a new hire or a seasoned civil servant.
Join host Alex Witt for a smarter, more human conversation about what it means to work in public service—only on Federal News Network (https://federalnewsnetwork.com/).
Before You Hit Send: What to do when workplace issues escalate
When a workplace issue escalates, most federal employees only see the tip of the iceberg. On this episode of Fed Thread, federal HR expert and Founder and CEO of HR Armor, Noël Tarquinii, joins Alex Witt to lay bare what’s really happening behind the scenes:- how decisions get made, - what changes when you’re suddenly under scrutiny, - where failures can happen on both sides of the complaint, and - the strategic moves you should make before you respond.From communication breakdowns to PIPs, investigations, and the subtle signs your role is shifting, listen to the full episode for how to navigate major HR moments without making things worse.
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6 Oct 2026
Winning the Fight before the Crisis: What would it take to end veteran suicide?
What would it take to end veteran suicide?On this episode of Fed Thread, John Eaton, Complex Care Vice President at Wounded Warrior Project, explains what prevention looks like in practice, why connection can be so powerful, and why he believes ending veteran suicide is possible.Prevention doesn't begin when someone reaches a crisis point, says Eaton, but should start much earlier by- recognizing changes in behavior, - listening without judgment, - asking the difficult question about suicide directly, and - making sure veterans and their families know where to turn.If you're a veteran, a family member, a friend or colleague, or simply someone who wants to support the veteran community, listen to the full Fed Thead conversation for concrete ways to recognize when someone is struggling and move from awareness to action.
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1 Oct 2026
The Bullseye on Your Back: What happens when federal work makes you a target?
The information you give away online may be doing more than generating spam calls. For some federal employees, it can help someone find where you live, identify your family, or turn a workplace grievance into a personal threat.On this episode of Fed Thread, Ron Zayas, founder and CEO of Ironwall by Incogni, explains the growing intersection of federal work, personal data and physical safety.The conversation covers:- How much information is publicly available about private citizens- Why you should protect your phone number like it’s your social security number- How data brokers build profiles from seemingly unrelated pieces of information- What can happen if you get “doxxed,” and - How to recognize the difference between online anger and an escalating threatYou don't have to become impossible to find, says Zayas, but making yourself a harder, less attractive target is often enough to prevent a personal attack.If you’ve ever wondered just how much of your private life is being sold online for cheap, don’t miss the full Fed Thread episode, and be sure to like and follow the show on YouTube.
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