District of Conservation

In Episode 537 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how renewables have gone dark in many of the areas impacted by Winter Storm Fern, how state policymaking invites unstable grids, the need for new pipelines in the Northeast, and why energy abundance policies will catch on in the states. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES President Trump Endorses Consumer Regulated Electricity (CRE) Jav...

In Episode 536 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Lucy Biggers, head of social media at The Free Press. Lucy has used social media to discuss her journey from AOC supporter, NowThis contributor, and climate alarmist to realist. Lucy discusses her day-to-day at The Free Press, her evolution, debunking climate talking points, how society treats climate skepticism as heresy, why the wo...

In Episode 535 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the biggest energy and conservation news stories of the week: Interior Secretarial Order 3447, President Trump endorsing consumer regulated electricity, and today's meeting between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES SO 3447 - Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barrier...

In Episode 534 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephanie Hickey - a longtime communications professional in the outdoor industry. Stephanie was recently promoted to executive director of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). She shares her background, vision for POMA going forward, the importance of outdoor storytelling, the value of POMA membership, why it's importa...

In Episode 533 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some breaking energy and conservation news: the untimely death of Congressional Western Caucus Chair and Congressman Doug LaMalfa, the future of energy production and conservation efforts in Venezuela, and America250 celebrations on public lands -- including the recent Illumination of America display on the Washington Monument. Tune i...

In Episode 532 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off 2026 with Travis Thompson of All Florida. Travis discusses the success of Florida's recently completed bear hunt, why outrage over the hunt is unwarranted, the importance of balanced used, the importance of right to hunt and fish amendments, why black bears aren't endangered, how animal rights groups and rewilders are targetin...

In Episode 531 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jessica Byers - brand relations manager at Montana Knife Company. Jessica discusses her journey from outdoor content creator to representing one of the most unique knife companies in the outdoor industry. Jessica discusses building her FollowerHerArrow brand, working with outdoor companies, creating content, if she worries about AI,...

In Episode 530 of District of Conservation, Gabriella plays her new CFACT Conservation Country investigation into a Biden-Harris administration action to make Okefenokee Swamp a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Conservation Country EP 21: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control Substack: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control Climate Depot: Watch: Americans try to...

In Episode 529 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes on New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort to discuss NJ AB 6055 - a proposal to mandate three animal rights activists to serve on the state Fish and Game Council. This is a death by a thousand cuts move to reimagine state wildlife agencies. Learn how the state lawmaker plans to fight back and more on today's episode. SHOW NOTES NJ...

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! SHOW NOTES Department of the Interior Announces Modernized, More Affordable National Park Access  NPS: Visitor Use Data Updated: America the Beautiful Entrance Passes National Parks to Charge International Visitors More to...

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! SHOW NOTES Affordability, affordability, affordability: Democrats...

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 depo...

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, cons...

In Episode 524 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Bill Gates disavowing the climate crisis narrative. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES 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 've...

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! SHOW NOTES Independent Women Report on Energy Abundance Fox News: Expert says energy abundance will 'rebalance' A...

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! SHOW NOTES Learn more about Virginia Department of Energy Youngkin Vi...

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. SHOW NOTES Independent Women Champions American Energy Abundance at Wisconsin Permitting Reform Roundtable ICYMI: Reps. Tiffany and Wied Join AFP-WI Roundtable on Federal Permitti...

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 t...

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 organiz...

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 abou...

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! SHOW NOTES Turning Point USA TPUSA + IOTR Partnership Mrs. Erika Kirk's Full Remarks Craig...

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! SHOW NOTES Boone and Crockett Club Boone and Crockett Club's Poach and Pay Project

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. SHOW NOTES Learn about Northwoods Policy Network Follow Paul on X

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! SHOW NOTES Connect with Dr. Chris DeArmitt Follow him on LinkedIn and X/Twitter...

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! SHOW NOTES ⁠Interior Department Moves to Cancel Reckless Biden-era Approval of Lava Ridge Wind Project⁠ ⁠How CFACT's 'Conservation Country' Series Brought Down Lava Ridge Win...