A proposed NDA for federal employees is drawing attention to how information moves inside government and who feels safe sharing it
A proposed NDA for federal employees is drawing attention to how information moves inside government and who feels safe sharing it  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Jun 08 2026
Description: A proposal to create a governmentwide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees is raising new questions about transparency and accountability. The administration says it reinforces existing rules, but critics warn it could have a broader impact on how employees communicate and report concerns. That tension between policy and behavior is at the center of the debate. Joe Spielberger of the Project on Government Oversight joins me now to break down the possible outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.