From Empty Desks to Smart Defense: Shrinking the Federal Footprint & Securing Cyberspace
From Empty Desks to Smart Defense: Shrinking the Federal Footprint & Securing Cyberspace  
Podcast: Fed Gov Today
Published On: Thu Jun 05 2025
Description: Today, Francis sits down with Dan Mathews to explore a foundational question: How can the federal government effectively reduce its real estate footprint? Mathews shares firsthand insights from his tenure at PBS, detailing how federal agencies are rethinking their physical presence to align with hybrid work trends and long-term cost savings. Listen and learn how interagency coordination, budgeting constraints, and political realities have shaped the pace of change.Subscribe and listen to the Fed Gov Today Podcast anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at FedGovToday.com.