The honorable Max Baucus, former Ambassador to China and longtime Senator from Montana, shared his reflections on his time in public service in conversation with Nicol Rae, Dean of the College of Letters and Science at Montana State University. Baucus was introduced by MSU President Waded Cruzado, who alluded to his walk across Montana as a young candidate. Baucus told stories from that walk, from his tenure in Congress, including encounters with seven presidents, and from his four years in China. He also expressed his views on healthcare, trade, North Korea, and the future of the Democratic Party.

This event was organized by the Burton K. Wheeler Center at Montana State University. Recorded September 7, 2017 at Montana State University, with the kind assistance of Montana PBS.