Jon Tester, Former U.S. Senator (D-MT), "Authenticity beats the slick politician every time."

Jon Tester, Former U.S. Senator (D-MT), "Authenticity beats the slick politician every time."

Author: Georgetown's Institute of Politics and Public Service March 22, 2026 Duration: 38:36
Former Montana Senator Jon Tester joins us to talk about his journey from small‑town school board member to the U.S. Senate — and back to his family farm. He shares hard-earned lessons on public service, building trust across the aisle, and why authenticity beats “slick” politics every time. We also dive into his candid take on the war in Iran, congressional war powers, and what it will take to repair America’s standing in the world.

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