Big ideas and big missions still live or die on budgets and contracts, and this year’s request raises questions
Big ideas and big missions still live or die on budgets and contracts, and this year’s request raises questions  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Apr 14 2026
Description: While agencies talk about modernizing data practices and accelerating research, the President’s budget request reveals where execution pressure is likely to land first. From FY27 funding priorities to what Artemis II showed about how complex missions really get done, we’ll break down what matters most for agencies and contractors with Stephanie Kostro, president of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.