Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the workforce—and industry—what the government values most
Budgets don’t just fund programs. They tell the workforce—and industry—what the government values most  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue Apr 21 2026
Description: Looking at the president’s defense budget request, the story isn’t just how much money is there, but what the administration is asking the Pentagon to lean into. Meanwhile, shutdown‑related delays at DHS are testing contractor resilience in real time. Jim Carroll, CEO of the Professional Services Council, joins us to walk through the real world impacts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.