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District of Conservation
GABRIELLA HOFFMAN
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.
Energy-Cast
JAY DAUENHAUER
A podcast about the energy sector, with particular focus on business, policy, and economic issues. Hosted by Jay Dauenhauer, each episode examines a facet of the energy sector, such as Coal, Oil/Gas, Nuclear, Biofuels, Battery, Geothermal, Hydro, Wind, Solar, and Fusion. We then interview an expert in that sector, to explore the opportunities and challenges of bringing these technologies to the energy mix.
Latest Podcasts
California drillin’ & Endangered Species Committee (God Squad) waives ESA for Gulf of America exploration
2026-04-01T15:44:53-04:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
This week's District of Conservation episode is dedicated to offshore oil and gas drilling news, focusing on Sable Offshore restarting in California to the "God Squad" granting ESA exemptions for Gulf of America exploration.
Energy, conservation, & agriculture with former USFWS director Aurelia Giacometto
2026-03-26T22:52:01-04:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
District of Conservation host Gabriella Hoffman sits down with former USFWS Director, Aurelia Giacometto, in a new episode of the podcast. Tune in to learn more about Aurelia and her 20+ year career.
Agriculture and conservation are mutually beneficial (ft. USDA NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt)
2026-03-17T23:13:54-04:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
District of Conservation host and CFACT policy analyst Gabriella Hoffman sits down with USDA NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt to learn about her agency's priorities. Watch and listen!
University of Arizona speech & don’t tap into depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve
2026-03-11T00:37:59-04:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
Learn more about Gabriella's recent Conservation is Conservative speech at University of Arizona, why the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve must be refilled, and why not to panic about energy prices.
Going wild at Safari Club International convention in Nashville
2026-03-08T21:41:33-04:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
CFACT policy analyst and District of Conservation host, Gabriella Hoffman, trekked to Nashville, Tennessee, last month to cover the annual Safari Club International convention. She recorded two episodes from the event.
EPA endangerment finding repeal & Potomac River sewage crisis
2026-02-18T13:41:47-05:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
Learn more about the endangerment finding repeal and brewing Potomac River sewage crisis in the latest District of Conservation episode. Tune in!
Davos sours on climate policies (ft. Climate Depot’s Marc Morano)
2026-02-03T23:37:05-05:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
Climate Depot publisher Marc Morano rejoins District of Conservation to give a debrief on his recent trip to the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland.
Renewables power down as Winter Storm Fern heats up
2026-01-27T23:21:06-05:00District of Conservation, Podcasts|
Unsurprisingly, renewables powered down during Winter Storm Fern. Learn more on this week's episode of District of Conservation.
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