EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 27 MIN
Endangered Species Act Exposed: Colorado Wolves, Land Rights & Federal Overreach w/Margaret Byfield
from The Lunch Hour with Federal Newswire · host The Washington Signal
Is the Endangered Species Act protecting wildlife — or expanding federal control over private land?In this special episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour Podcast, host Brad Swail speaks with Margaret Byfield, Executive Director of American Stewards of Liberty, about the real-world consequences of federal conservation policy.They discuss:- The reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado- The impact of wolf protections under the Endangered Species Act- Ranchers losing livestock with little legal recourse- Federal listing and delisting failures- “Distinct Population Segments” and regulatory loopholes- How species like the bone cave harvestman affect local development- Whether conservation decisions should be made at the federal or state levelMargaret also shares insights from her documentary Thrown to the Wolves, which examines how apex predator protections impact landowners, livestock operations, and property rights across the American West.Are endangered species policies driven by science — or politics? And who bears the cost?Watch now to learn how federal wildlife policy intersects with private property rights, ranching, environmental litigation, and state authority.👉 Visit AmericanStewards.us to learn more. Follow us on social mediaX: @TheLunchHourPodInstagram: the_lunchhour_podLinkedIn: Lunch Hour PodcastTikTok: lunchhourpod Find more at Washington SignalYour source for policy, national security, and investigative journalism.https://washingtonsignal.com/
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