From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“The left just is continuing to the vilifying nuclear energy in the aftermath, still of the 1980s, Chernobyl disaster, and we’re trying to push back. We’re trying to get the American public to better embrace the greatness of nuclear energy, which is, you know, [is] zero carbon emissions. It’s clean. It’s plentiful. It’s cheap. It’s reliable. It’s safe. Its baseload. And that’s part of the problem that I don’t understand with the with the left the, the energy fanatic, or I’m sorry, the the environmental creationists.”  — Patrick Brenner, president/co-founder of Southwest Public Policy Institute

In Episode 377 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Patrick Brenner – president and co-founder of the Southwestern Public Policy Institute.

The New Mexico-based organization is a research institute built to explore and build on sound, data-driven policies regarding education, crime, and economics that will encourage positive change in the American Southwest. Many think tanks have fallen victim to the mentality of communicating only to the echo chamber: they only target individuals that agree with partisan messaging. SPPI’s approach enables us to reach new audiences by micro-targeting constituents on issues like finance, energy, education, or public safety.

Tune in to learn more about Patrick and SPPI!

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EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis – District of Conservation

In Episode 542 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two trending news stories: the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding and the Trump administration stepping in to resolve the Potomac River sewage crisis that began on January 19th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESTrump Administration to Repeal Endangerment Finding and Advance Historic DeregulationPresident Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in HistoryRyan Maue on Endangerment Finding Being AdministrativeWhat is the Potomac Interceptor?Poo-thetic: Networks Refuse to Cover Largest Sewage Spill in U.S. HistoryKatie Pavlich News Nation Coverage of Potomac Sewage DisasterTrump directs federal authorities to protect PotomacDC Water CEO writes open letter on Potomac sewage spillGovernment agencies less likely than private firms to comply with environmental regulations

1. EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis 28:54
2. EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation) 33:45
3. EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife) 34:52
4. EP 539: Davos Sours on Climate Policies (ft. Marc Morano) 34:24
5. EP 538: Virginia Democrats Target Gun Owners & Hunters (ft. Cam Edwards) 25:47

SHOW NOTES

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Photo Credit: Patrick Brenner

Author

Gabriella Hoffman

Gabriella Hoffman is a Media Strategist and Award-Winning Outdoor Writer.

She hosts the “District of Conservation” podcast and CFACT’s original YouTube series “Conservation Nation.”

Learn more about her work at http://www.gabriellahoffman.com