{"podcast":{"title":"Security Clearance Insecurity","slug":"security-clearance-insecurity-7119168","podcast_index_feed_id":7119168,"rss_url":"https://feeds.hubbardpodcasts.com/dc/securityclearance","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/security-clearance-insecurity","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/67/5d/d4/1a/675dd41a-d328-435e-9721-a1306041943c/b53ee558926354fc3d01f1e9adc4303cccbe275d9f529a36259ce74c2a92efe3ecba20c2ed797a814de540dea5ca8c257bf1287173239e00fce09b82422e2b16.jpeg","author":"Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio","episode_count":115,"summary":"Millions of jobs require a U.S. government security clearance. Getting or keeping one is an anxiety-inducing process shrouded in mystery, and sometimes, urban legend. From drug use and bankruptcy to cryptocurrencies and motorcycle gangs, we unpack all of your top (or most unexpected) security clearance questions. We also talk with some of the leading experts and government officials charged with overseeing the security clearance process and establishing security policies. Security Clearance Insecurity demystifies security clearances, delivers expert insight, and answers the questions you’d never ask at work. Hosted by ClearanceJobs.com's Lindy Kyzer and Sean Bigley, security clearance legal correspondent and regular ClearanceJobs contributor.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-insecurity-7119168"},"episode":{"title":"Cleared & Compensated: What the 2026 Data Reveals","slug":"cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals","published_at":"2026-05-15T15:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-insecurity-7119168/cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-insecurity-7119168","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/2fcc99a0-d2b7-4f71-883f-e5b2bd2db1bf.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/345/rss.art19.com/episodes/2fcc99a0-d2b7-4f71-883f-e5b2bd2db1bf.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Average compensation for cleared professionals has hit a record high of $126,125 — but what's driving that number, and what does it mean for you? ClearanceJobs Content Director Jill Hamilton breaks down the 2026 Compensation Report, covering why pay jumped 6% year over year, which clearance levels and certifications move the needle most, and how location, education, and experience combine into what she calls the \"triple threat\" for top earners. Download the full report here . Then, security clearance attorney John Berry joins to discuss one of the harshest realities facing federal employees with clearance issues: the indefinite suspension without pay, why the Merit Systems Protection Board offers little relief, and what your best options actually are when the ground shifts beneath you. Whether you're heading into a performance review, considering a move from federal to private sector, or just trying to stay ahead in an uncertain market, this episode gives you the data and the legal reality you need to navigate it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .","meta_description":"Average compensation for cleared professionals has hit a record high of $126,125 — but what's driving that number, and what does it mean for you? Clearanc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1680,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/security-clearance-insecurity-7119168/episodes/cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-clearance-insecurity-7119168/cleared-compensated-what-the-2026-data-reveals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}