Encouraging people to speak up is one challenge, protecting them afterward is another
Encouraging people to speak up is one challenge, protecting them afterward is another  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Jul 30 2026
Description: Whether whistleblower programs succeed often depends on what happens after a disclosure is made. Congress is now considering changes aimed at strengthening protections for contractor employees who report wrongdoing tied to federal work. Joining me to discuss those proposals is Tom Devine, legal director of the Government Accountability Project.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.