If you're a regular reader of this blog, you should know from my posts last week (here and here) that NewsGator has had the unique opportunity and privilege to help the Federal Government move their main site -- USA.gov -- thoroughly into the Web 2.0 world by powering their new Government News Aggregator as well as shareable widgets (seen at right). 

Well, yesterday we had the exclusive opportunity to talk with Bev Godwin, Director of USA.gov & Best Practices.  We recorded a phone conversation (which I sat in on) between Walker Fenton, General Manger of NewsGator Media & Consumer products, and her.  They discussed a number of topics, including the new NewsGator-powered Web 2.0 tools on USA.gov, their applications, and how these (and other tools) will change the government's relationship with its constituents.

The conversation was illuminating and informative, and we've decided to make it into a Podcast.  It's about 15 minutes long, and I think you'll find it a worthwhile listen.  Hopefully, it will be available some time next week, and I'll let you know when it is!  Until then, check out the new Web 2.0 features on USA.gov, including the RSS Government News Feed Aggregator, the gadgets and shareable widgets, and the word cloud (courtesy Wordle) that they've implemented.