Hear the exciting story of how Michael McFaul, a Bozeman High School graduate, became an influential U.S. Ambassador to Russia, mentioned by name recently by Trump and Putin. McFaul appeared on PBS Newshour, NPR, and the Colbert Show. He was the U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2012-2014.

From Wikipedia: Born in Glasgow, Montana, McFaul was raised in Butte and Bozeman, where his father worked as a musician and music teacher. During high school, McFaul participated in policy debate; his partner was current U.S. Senator Steve Daines of Montana.

His recent books include

“From Cold War to Hot Peace”

“Advancing Democracy Abroad”

“Russia’s Unfinished Revolution”

Recording made by Bob Wall of KGVM in the Country Bookshelf on 22 July, 2018 in Bozeman, Montana.