Episode 477 – Senator Jon Tester – The Ax Profile with David Axelrod
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David Axelrod, founder and director of the University of Chicago Political Institute, brings you The Ax Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in political circles. Go beyond sound and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
Episode 477 – Senator Jon Tester Over 100 years ago, Senator Jon Tester’s grandfather arrived in Montana, where he resided on a large tract of farmland. Senator Tester still makes time to farm that land to this day, saying his tractor doesn’t care if he’s a US Senator. He talked with David about how agriculture helps him to stay on point while working in Washington, why tackling climate change is so important to the agriculture industry, his thoughts on the Political polarization and polarization, and why Democrats are losing ground in rural America. February 10, 2022