Joel Pederson, CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Ryan Callaghan dive deep into the current state of conservation in the U.S. They discuss the impacts of recent presidential policies on wildlife management and the complexities of balancing energy needs with conservation goals. Key topics include the importance of bipartisan efforts in conservation, significant funding developments under the Biden administration, and the challenges of navigating the political landscape. Their insights reveal how unified advocacy can shape a sustainable future.