01 Reclaiming Democracy: The Case for West Coast Independence

Pacific Time: The "What if...?" of West Coast Independence

The constitutional crisis we feared is here and the United States is facing an unprecedented moment of democratic erosion. What does this mean for the 50 million people who call the West Coast home? If we believe in American values, is it time to abandon the dream of a united country from sea to shining sea?

In this first full episode of Pacific Time, host Greg Amrofell asks the big ‘what-if’ questions about West Coast independence. Could California, Oregon, and Washington chart their own course? With the federal government unresponsive to our votes, our voices, and our priorities, is it time to take our future into our own hands?

This isn’t about fear—it’s about hope. It’s about defining the best version of the West Coast and deciding what it means to live in a truly representative democracy.

What You’ll Hear:

🔹 The case for asking ‘what-if’ about West Coast independence
🔹 Why our votes, tax dollars, and priorities are ignored in Washington, D.C.
🔹 The strengths of the West Coast—our economy, culture, and values
🔹 The challenges we face—housing, climate, education, and economic inequality
🔹 The power of asking bold, hopeful questions in uncertain times

Why This Matters:

The West Coast is a powerhouse—economically, culturally, and politically. But our representation in federal government doesn’t reflect that strength. What if we stopped waiting for change from D.C. and started imagining a future where we shape our own destiny?

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This is just the beginning of an ongoing conversation about what’s possible when we dare to ask, What if?

📍 Pacific Time. The conversation starts now.