In Episode 500 of District of Conservation, Gabriella celebrates 500 episodes of the podcast with guest Jason Isaac, a former Texas state lawmaker and experienced energy policy analyst. Jason is founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute. Jason discusses his background, living a high-carbon lifestyle, starting an energy trade association, if there's a vibe shift happening against ESG/net-zero climate investments, his thoughts on the current reconciliation budget battle, if IRA green tax credit cuts go far enough, and much more. Tune in to learn more!

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Jason's Biography

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American Energy Institute

In Episode 499 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on the latest House Committee markups on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and her thoughts on the hot new Fisherman Core trend and if it'll lead to more consumers going fishing. Tune in to learn more!

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Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts

Midnight Land Sales in Reconciliation Megabill

Overhaul of IRA Energy Credits: House Proposal

Chairman Guthrie Introduces Budget Reconciliation Text to be Marked Up

TITLE IV—ENERGY AND COMMERCE Subtitle A—Energy

TITLE IV—ENERGY AND COMMERCE Subtitle B—Environment

Bicameral Energy Freedom Act

Why the proposed "phaseout" of IRA subsidies is unacceptable

Fisherman Core Post

Fisherman Core Is Poised to be Everywhere This Summer—and We're Fully on Board

In Episode 498 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a new roundup on trending stories. She mentions landing on Substack's list of rising Climate & Environment newsletters, DOI opening up public lands to new fishing and hunting opportunities, President Trump's FY 2026 budget proposals for cutting green spending and why he should preserve the National Park Service. And speaking of National Park Service properties, 47 wants to reopen Alcatraz, which sees 1.2 million visitors annually, as a prison. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES

Substack Update + Outsider on the Inside

Department of the Interior Announces Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities

Federal Budget Process

Major Discretionary Funding Changes FY 2026

ENDING THE GREEN NEW SCAM Fact Sheet

National Park Service Greenbook

Alcatraz NPS | Federal Bureau of Prisons - Alcatraz

Donald Trump's Alcatraz Prison Idea Faces Scrutiny Over Costs