<p>Most Civilizations in history grew up around rivers, lakes, and in places with rain.  So what's up with the American West?  Why and how are we even here?  And how long can this last?</p>

Most Civilizations in history grew up around rivers, lakes, and in places with rain. So what's up with the American West? Why and how are we even here? And how long can this last?

<p>Most Civilizations in history grew up around rivers, lakes, and in places with rain.&nbsp; So what's up with the American West?&nbsp; Why and how are we even here?&nbsp; And how long can this last?</p>

Zach Smith

Host Lucas Cantor discusses a new book each week with a distinguished guest.

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