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Welcome to Out West, the official podcast of the Western Governors’ Association. Tune in each month to hear experts discuss the most important issues facing the region.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Out West, the official podcast of the Western Governors’ Association. Tune in each month to hear experts discuss the most important issues facing the region.
Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association) is hosted by Western Governors’ Association. The show has published 50 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Lahaina’s Next Chapter: Three Years of Recovery, Resilience and Rebuilding with Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green" (7 August 2026, 31 minutes), "The fast-approaching future of quantum computing with Colorado Governor Jared Polis" (27 March 2026, 27 minutes), and "Cleaning Up Abandoned Hardrock Mines with Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper" (16 October 2025, 37 minutes).
Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association) publishes roughly irregularly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 50 episodes.
Booking probability for Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association) is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association) requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association)'s contact route on record: public web form.
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Western Governors’ Association hosts Out West (Presented by the Western Governors’ Association), a news show with 50 episodes published.
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Episode #50
Three years ago, on August 8, 2023, the world watched in horror as a catastrophic wildfire swept across Maui, destroying the historic town of Lahaina. Yet amid the devastation, the strength of the Maui community—and the...
Episode #49
<p>For years, quantum computing has sounded like something straight out of science fiction. Now, it’s getting real. The industry is rapidly advancing, major breakthroughs are coming into view, and quantum could soon...
Episode #48
<p>Somewhere between 140,000 and 390,000 abandoned hardrock mines are scattered throughout the West. Many have sat idle for decades, posing serious safety risks and polluting Western waterways.</p> <p>Last year...
Episode #47
<p>In June, Utah Governor Spencer Cox became Chair of the Western Governors’ Association. His Chair Initiative, Energy Superabundance: Unlocking Prosperity in the West, will explore how states can expand energy...
Episode #46
<p>The history of the West has always been defined by water. Long before settlers arrived, Indigenous peoples designed complex water management systems to cultivate the arid land. In the 19th and 20th centuries...
Episode #45
<p>In the wake of natural disasters, navigating complicated bureaucratic systems can be extremely challenging – especially for those living in historically underserved communities. Community navigators can help raise...
Episode #44
<p>Last year, as the Chair of WGA, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon launched the Decarbonizing the West initiative. It examined how methods of decarbonization can position Western states at the forefront of innovation and...
Episode #43
<p>In this episode of Out West, hear about the threat posed by invasive zebra and quagga mussels to western waterways, and understand the ongoing work to contain and eliminate this threat. </p> <p>We dive into recent...
Episode #42
<p>The Western Governors' Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding by hosting an afternoon of programming that included fireside chats with current and former Western Governors.</p> <p>Joining WGA's...
Episode #41
<p>In this episode of Out West, Jack Waldorf, Executive Director of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), sits down with WGA's Chair, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, for a discussion about their experiences leading...
Episode #40
<p>In this episode of Out West, Celebrate the West founder Christine Ogsbury discusses her inspiration behind starting the program and some of her most memorable moments.</p>
Episode #39
<p>The potential of geothermal energy in the West is vast and offers significant advantages in the effort to expand renewable energy resources. Advances in technology and increased interest in developing domestic...
Episode #38
<p>The Western Governors' Foundation released a new podcast highlighting Emily Cooper, the overall first-place winner of the 2023 Celebrate the West art competition, an annual art competition hosted by the Western...
Episode #37
<p>In this episode of WGA's Out West podcast, Anna Thielen, Manager of the Western Governors' Foundation, speaks with four Delegates from the 2023 Western Governors' Leadership Institute - Garrett Kelly from Arizona...
Episode #36
<p>Each year the Western Governors’ Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Western Governors' Association, hosts a competition that challenges high school students to create a piece of artwork that is inspired by...
Episode #35
<p>In the latest episode of WGA’s Out West podcast, The Well of the Future: Repurposing Oil and Gas Wells for Geothermal Energy Production, WGA Policy Advisor Steven Emmen sits down with Johanna Ostrum, the Chief...
Episode #34
<p>The Next Generation of Western Leaders, the latest episode of WGA’s Out West podcast, highlights the inaugural class of delegates from the 2022 Western Governors’ Leadership Institute, a new programmatic offering...
Episode #33
<p>The new episode of WGA’s Out West podcast, 'Supporting Coal Communities,' explores the economic trends impacting Utah’s coal communities in the face of changing energy markets and state efforts to bolster economic...
Episode #32
<p>The new episode of WGA’s Out West podcast, Agricultural Workforce in the West, explores the challenges that communities face as more agricultural workers retire, the barriers that young people face when attempting to...
Episode #31
<p>'Post-Fire Restoration Challenges' explores the challenges that wildfire-affected communities face and the available resources to help them recover. </p> <p>Listen in as WGA Director of Federal Relations and...
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