Phil McNamara
Former Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of Transportation and former Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at DHS, discussing leadership, workforce management, and agency operations.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 9min
Key takeaways about the latest presidential transition process
Phil McNamara, former Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of Transportation, joins the discussion on reforming presidential transitions. He highlights the importance of standardized processes to reduce risks associated with ad hoc practices. The conversation delves into the unusual features of the 2024 transition, including candidate switches and slower preparations. McNamara emphasizes the need for updates to the Presidential Transition Act and better transparency in vetting to ensure smoother transitions in the future.
Nov 24, 2025 • 9min
What's happening with the 2026 appropriations bills?
Lauren Duggan, Deputy News Director at Bloomberg Government, shares insights on the impending National Defense Authorization Act vote and the unresolved nine appropriations bills that Congress must tackle. She discusses the upcoming health care premium vote and the implications for the Education Department’s funding. Phil McNamara, former Assistant Secretary at the Department of Transportation, emphasizes essential leadership practices like listening and empathy. He also reflects on the complexities of HR decisions in a post-pandemic workforce, advocating for long-term career relationships.
