Gabriella Hoffman
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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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Gabriella Hoffman makes conservation policy legible by tracing how budgets, regulation, energy choices, and land-use decisions collide.
District of Conservation turns conservation into a policy argument, with Gabriella Hoffman moving between solo briefings and interviews about public lands, energy, hunting, fishing, and environmental regulation.
A public-lands sale proposal meets conservative opposition, and you get the argument from inside the tent.
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A skeptical, policy-heavy look at the material costs behind green energy.
The episode treats solar and wind as more than a slogan and follows the material chain behind them: recycling limits, raw-material demand, landfills, and the mining footprint that sits upstream of the hardware.
A budget-centered conservation discussion that ties land access, energy policy, and Alcatraz into one clear argument.
District of Conservation turns a Trump FY26 budget discussion into a broader look at conservation policy, public lands, and agency priorities.
A conservative, detail-heavy look at the Senate fight over public lands.
District of Conservation frames the Senate reconciliation fight as a conservative argument about public lands, and Gabriella Hoffman keeps the discussion trained on the proposal and the dispute around it.
A forceful energy-policy conversation that treats conservation as a matter of practical reality.
District of Conservation marks its 500th episode with a clear, unapologetic energy argument. Hon. Jason Isaac pushes back on divestment campaigns, Paris commitments, and pressure on oil and gas, while Gabriella Hoffman keeps the conversation moving through Texas policy, pension…
A policy-first discussion of energy as access, reliability, jobs, and national security.
District of Conservation frames energy as a question of practical stakes, not symbolism. Gabriella Hoffman and Sarah Hunt keep the conversation grounded in quality of life, national security, and the case for treating climate and pollution concerns alongside jobs and energy…
A grounded conservation conversation about anti-litter work, recycling, aluminum value, and a powered cleanup barge.
This episode frames anti-litter work, recycling, and the value hiding in discarded aluminum as a practical policy conversation. It moves from Germany and Lithuania to Texas, where Joe Trotter argues that useful material is being buried instead of recovered, and then widens to…
A steady public-lands argument tying access, management, and energy policy together.
Hoffman centers the episode on public lands policy, access, and energy reliability, keeping the focus on how federal land management shapes the people who depend on it.
A brisk policy take on conservation, funding, and public access.
Gabriella Hoffman uses this Independence Day week roundup to tie together the Make America Beautiful Again Commission, proposed National Park Service fee hikes, and concerns over Take Me Fishing funding.
Local power, explained from the ground up.
Environmental policy with public health consequences.
Sustainability translated into business consequences.
Florida resilience, from the Capitol to the Everglades.
Host Gabriella Hoffman analyzes two key policy issues: the failed Senate amendment to sell public lands, arguing it wouldn't address debt and harms conservation efforts, and updates on Senate efforts to cut green energy subsidies from the IRA, highlighting ongoing debates over energy competitiveness and government spending.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Paul Schecklman about his background and new organization focused on energy, conservation, and policy in the Midwest.
This episode features an interview with Lucy Biggers from The Free Press, discussing her transition from climate activism to climate realism and her media career journey.
This episode features an interview with Marc Morano from Climate Depot discussing the shifting attitudes at Davos 2024, where major energy CEOs and figures are openly questioning and abandoning net-zero climate policies in favor of practical energy needs like AI data centers.
This episode discusses Virginia Democrats' push for aggressive gun control measures under Governor Abigail Spanberger and the Democrat trifecta, featuring an interview with Second Amendment advocate Cam Edwards.
This episode discusses wildlife management issues in California, particularly focusing on Catalina Island deer and Howl for Wildlife's efforts to educate the non-hunting public about conservation.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Dr.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Travis Fisher from the Cato Institute about energy policy, focusing on electricity grid regulation, federal and state policies, and the shift from climate alarmism to energy abundance.
This episode analyzes the Trump administration's announcement of America First pricing at national parks, explaining why it shouldn't cause alarm and how it fits into their conservation agenda.
This episode previews the host's upcoming speech on energy abundance in Hawaii while analyzing recent election outcomes related to energy affordability policies and reflecting on personal conservation influences from the San Diego Zoo.
This episode discusses Assembly Bill 6055 in New Jersey, which targets the Fish & Game Council, with Assemblyman Mike Inganamort explaining his concerns and background in sportsmen's groups.
This episode discusses the Trump administration's cancellation of the Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho, highlighting the host's investigative reporting that contributed to its termination and examining the environmental and policy implications.
This episode commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act, analyzing its significance in funding conservation through excise taxes and discussing current fishing participation trends.
This episode features an interview with Maria Davidson, the Large Carnivore Program Manager at SCI Foundation, discussing her work in wildlife conservation, focusing on Black Bear programs and the growth of the SCI convention in Nashville.
This episode discusses how renewable energy sources like wind and solar have failed during Winter Storm Fern, examining electricity grid reliability and policy factors affecting energy prices.
This episode discusses the sudden death of Congressman Doug LaMalfa, touches on Venezuela from an energy and conservation perspective, and shares a positive experience about the America250 Freedom National Monument illumination show.
This episode discusses the recent Florida bear hunt season, its controversies, and its importance as a conservation success with guest Travis Thompson from All Florida.
This episode investigates the controversy surrounding the Biden-Harris administration's nomination of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge for UNESCO World Heritage status, exploring local concerns about impacts on public access and property rights.
This episode features energy analysts Isaac Orr and Mitch Rowling debunking claims that President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill is responsible for rising electricity prices, examining a Wall Street Journal op-ed by Rahm Emanuel.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Fred Bird from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation about the right to hunt and fish amendment in New Hampshire and his organization's work on state-level conservation policy.
This episode analyzes Bill Gates' recent blog post where he rejects climate alarmism ahead of the COP 30 UN climate summit in Brazil.
This episode features an interview with plastics expert Dr.
This episode discusses the Trump administration's successful blocking of a UN carbon shipping tax and promotes a new report advocating for energy abundance over net-zero climate policies.
This episode features an interview with Julianne Szyper, Deputy Director of the Virginia Department of Energy, discussing the agency's role in energy policy, reliability, and collaboration with federal counterparts.
This episode previews a panel discussion on permitting reform with Wisconsin Congressmen and announces an upcoming Hudson Institute event on North American energy dominance.
This episode features an interview with Aurelia Giacometto, former US Fish & Wildlife Service Director under Trump, discussing her background in conservation, hunting, fishing, and public policy.
This episode analyzes Secretarial Order 3447 and its role in reversing Biden-era policies that restricted hunting and fishing access on public lands through climate change and ESG criteria.
This episode features an interview with USDA NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt discussing agricultural conservation, her role, and how her California farming background influences her work.
This episode features an interview with Stephanie Hickey, the new Executive Director of POMA, discussing her background in the outdoor industry, her work with the NRA, and her transition into conservation leadership.
This episode features an interview with Dan Cabela discussing his family's legacy in conservation, the role of hunting in modern conservation efforts, and the mission behind his show Hard Truths of Conservation.
This episode discusses the host's recent speech at the University of Arizona and provides a deep dive analysis of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, oil price fluctuations, and energy policy in the context of global events.
This episode features an interview with Tristan Breijer from CIC Wildlife discussing the global impact of hunting, conservation efforts, and the interconnectedness between American and European wildlife policies.
The host previews upcoming content including a nuclear energy discussion related to a Kennedy Center event, while balancing conservation and energy policy topics with positivity.
This episode discusses the Trump administration's plan to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding, which has been the foundation of U.S.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Kenya Link from the International Order of T.
This episode discusses Charlie Kirk's legacy in conservative conservationism and a controversy involving Cornell bear hunters who lawfully harvested and skinned a bear on campus.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Jessica Byers about her transition from being an outdoor influencer to her current role as Brand Relations Manager at Montana Knife Company, discussing changes in the outdoor industry and women's roles in it.
This episode recaps the host's European vacation observations and discusses her participation in the Boone and Crockett Club's press conference for their comprehensive five-year Poach and Pay study on conservation.
Gabriella Hoffman discusses the newly established Make America Beautiful Again Commission, focusing on proposed fee hikes for international visitors to national parks to address maintenance backlogs, citing PERC research.
This episode discusses the repeal of the endangerment finding and the ongoing Potomac River sewage crisis, highlighting environmental policy issues and government response.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Sarah Hunt from the Rainey Center about energy policy, conservation, and nuclear energy.
Host Gabriella Hoffman discusses two major conservation and energy topics: boosting domestic critical minerals production to reduce reliance on China, focusing on new mines in Wyoming and California, and the Rigs to Reef program that converts decommissioned oil rigs into artificial reefs to enhance marine biodiversity.
Gabriella Hoffman analyzes three key conservation policy stories: the expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities in National Wildlife Refuges, the implications of Trump's FY26 budget proposals including cuts to green energy programs and the National Park Service, and the feasibility of reopening Alcatraz as a federal prison.
In the 500th episode, host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Jason Isaac, CEO of the American Energy Institute, about energy policy, carbon benefits, and the flaws in renewable subsidies.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Joe Trotter about his work with Texans for Clean Water, focusing on anti-litter efforts, recycling systems in places like Germany and Oregon, and the domestic supply chain implications.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Sarah Montalbano about her report 'Shattered Green Dreams,' which critiques the environmental downsides of solar and wind energy, including massive land use, wildlife impacts, short lifespans, and problematic mining for critical minerals.
Gabriella Hoffman analyzes the budget reconciliation process, focusing on proposed cuts to Inflation Reduction Act green subsidies and controversial public land sales.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Richard Meyer from the American Gas Association about the booming natural gas industry.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Braxton McCoy and Patrick Payne about Senator Mike Lee's proposal to sell public lands in the reconciliation bill.
Host Gabriella Hoffman discusses President Trump's revocation of California's EV mandate, analyzing its bipartisan support and unpopularity, while providing data on low EV adoption.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Stephen Gutowski about gun legislation in Virginia and its impact on gun owners.
This episode discusses lead ammunition bans and gun tax legislation in Maryland with experts from shooting sports organizations.
Host Gabriella Hoffman discusses recent conservation and energy news in Washington D.C., including oil and gas developments.
Host Gabriella Hoffman discusses recent energy committee markup, blackouts in Europe, EPA forever chemicals regulation, and conservation policy.
Host Gabriella Hoffman discusses budget reconciliation and the potential repeal of green subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act with a Cato Institute co-author.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Ava Flannell about extreme anti-gun legislation signed by Colorado's governor.
Host Gabriella Hoffman discusses recent dove hunting, fly fishing updates, her appointment to the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation Board, and previews an interview tying conservation to election analysis.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Bo Beasley about his book 'Healing Waters' and the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival, focusing on veterans' recovery through fly fishing.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Aaron about his new project, The Big Game Academy, and discusses Kevin Costner's departure from Yellowstone.
Host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Roy Hill about his career change and work in the gun industry, with a focus on conservation and outdoor brands.