A place where former federal workers can speak freely preserving stories lost in the wake of sweeping government cuts
A place where former federal workers can speak freely preserving stories lost in the wake of sweeping government cuts  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Thu Aug 14 2025
Description: As federal agencies shrink and restructure, former civil servants are stepping up to preserve what’s being lost. A new oral history project from the Volcker Alliance and the Organization of American Historians captures the voices of displaced federal employees—offering an unfiltered look at public service, policy, and the personal toll of government downsizing. Here with more is the project director for the Federal Employees and Contractors Oral History project, Dr. Jason Chernesky.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.