District of Conservation
District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
Episodes
In Episode 528 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses new Department of Interior changes to National Parks access--including America-First fees. Tune in to learn more!
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Department of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access
Updated: America the Beautiful Entrance Passes
National Parks to Charge International Visitors More to Pay Down Maintenance Backlog
In Episode 527 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three updates: if climate policies deliver energy affordability, previewing her November 18th, 2025 energy abundance talk at University of Hawaii at Manoa, and how San Diego Zoo visits planted the seeds of her wildlife conservation policy journey. Tune in to learn more!
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Affordability, affordability, affordability: Democrats’ new winning formula
In Episode 526 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan - author of the new book, So You Want to Own Greenland?: Lessons from the Vikings to Trump.
Elizabeth discusses her scholarship in polar affairs, what prompted her to write the book, if Greenland will ever be independent, the unearthed nuclear reactor at Camp Century, Greenland's vast critical mineral deposits, if energy, tourism, and Green...
In Episode 525 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Travis Fisher - director of energy and environmental policy studies at the Cato Institute. Travis discusses his role at Cato Institute, why energy abundance is having a moment, Bill Gates disavowing climate doomerism, challenging the 2009 EPA endangerment finding, if AI data centers are responsible for rising electricity demand, consumer-regulated electricity, and muc...
In Episode 524 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Bill Gates disavowing the climate crisis narrative. Tune in to learn more!
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Gates Notes: Three tough truths about climate
Bill Gates realizes this is a 'dead end,' argues editor
Why Did Bill Gates Give A Talk With A Jar Of Human Poop By His Side?
Bill Gates says fake meat products will 'eventually' be 'very good'
In Episode 523 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her new IW energy abundance report and how the Trump administration secured a victory blocking the International Maritime Organization (IMO) vote to adopt a global net-zero shipping framework. Tune in to learn more!
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Independent Women Report on Energy Abundance
Fox News: Expert says energy abundance will 'rebalance' America as demand hits record highs...
In Episode 522 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Julianne Szyper - deputy director of Virginia Department of Energy. Julianne discusses her role at the agency, VDOE's top priorities, the Youngkin administration's energy goals, supercharging nuclear fission and fusion, and much more. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 521 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Wisconsin, where she spoke at a permitting reform roundtable with Congressmen Tiffany and Wied, nuclear engineer and Miss America 2023, and others.
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Independent Women Champions American Energy Abundance at Wisconsin Permitting Reform Roundtable
ICYMI: Reps. Tiffany and Wied Join AFP-WI Roundtable on Federal Permitting Reform
In Episode 520 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Energy Bad Boys Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling. They discuss Rahm Emanuel's WSJ op-ed blaming Trump and his One Big Beautiful Bill for raising energy prices, why electricity prices are high, why renewables invited an energy crisis in New Jersey and elsewhere, if renewables are being mass adopted into the U.S. grid, and reaction to President Trump's climate rem...
In Episode 519 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Tristan B. Breijer, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).
CIC is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC current...
In Episode 518 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps attending last night's D.C. premiere of the new documentary The Nuclear Fronter at the Kennedy Center. The film was made by The Nuclear Company and other nuclear-adjacent companies. It explores why America, a pioneer of this industry, is having a moment and reclaiming leadership in the nuclear energy space. Tune in to learn more about the film and bus tour!
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In Episode 517 of District of Conservation, Gabriella pays tribute to Charlie Kirk - an avowed climate realist, 2nd amendment supporter, and nature lover. She also discusses two Cornell University students almost getting in trouble for lawfully hunting black bear in New York State. Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 516 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her European vacation energy and conservation observations and discusses Boone & Crockett Club's newly-launched "Poach and Pay Project." Tune in to learn more!
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In Episode 515 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 8 of the podcast with Paul Schecklman, a Wisconsin-based hunter-conservationist and founder of the new nonprofit, Northwoods Policy Network. Learn about Paul's background, advocacy, and mission of his newly-launched group.
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Learn about Northwoods Policy Network
In Episode 514 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with plastics expert and author Dr. Chris DeArmitt. They discuss the collapse of UN Plastic Treaty negotiations talks in Geneva, misconceptions about microplastics, plastics pollution, styrofoam, and other paradoxes about plastic usage. Tune in to learn more!
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Connect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt
In Episode 513 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Trump administration cancelling the controversial Lava Ridge Wind Project she and CFACT first investigated in August 2022. Tune in to learn more!
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Interior Department Moves to Cancel Reckless Biden-era Approval of Lava Ridge Wind Project
How CFACT's 'Conservation Country' Series Brought Down Lava Ridge Wind Project
In Episode 512 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the 75th anniversary of the Sport Fish Restoration (Dingell-Johnson) Act becoming law and bolstering conservation efforts. Tune in to learn more!
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The Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act of 1950
Casting a Conservation Legacy and Celebrating 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration Act
In Episode 511 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dan Cabela - host of Hard Truths of Conservation and of the Cabela Family Foundation.
The Cabela Family Foundation strives to build and create partnerships and projects which promote outdoor recreation, conservation, and charity toward others.
Hard Truths of Conservation currently airs on Animal Planet, formerly airing on Discovery Channel.
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In Episode 510 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the forthcoming repeal of the 2009 EPA endangerment finding that deemed carbon dioxide as harmful to humans. Learn about the 2009 guidance, carbon/C02's importance to plants and daily live, and likely proposed Trump 2.0 rule to repeal this 16-year standard.
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Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the ...
In Episode 509 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two topics: the U.S. effort to boost critical minerals production and processing + the Rigs-to-Reef program converting decommissioned oil rigs into fish habitat.
Tune in to learn more!
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Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production
Two New U.S. Mining Projects Could Cut Our Dependence on China
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