Montanans this evening will hear directly from the author whose latest book has - for better or worse - cast a national spotlight on Missoula. Jon Krakauer will participate in a public forum to discuss "Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town". The book details how the community handled reports of sexual assaults involving University of Montana students.
Krakauer will be interviewed by Larry Abramson, dean of the University of Montana School of Journalism.
Abramson, a former National Public Radio correspondent says he's participating only as a journalist - not as a representative of UM.
As such, he says there's plenty to discuss with Krakauer
Tonight's public forum with author Jon Krakauer starts at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Missoula's DoubleTree Hotel ballroom. It's free and open to the public. It will also be streamed live on the MTPR's website.