According to Jon Huntsman, Jr., former Utah governor and Republican presidential candidate, “partisanship has seeped into campaigning [so much] that breaking through with a message that is beyond party politics … is a very challenging thing to do.” Yet in an interview with Knowledge at Wharton, he spoke about the importance of public service, as well as the need for fundamental tax and energy reform, the outlook for China in the coming decade, the role of the media in covering elections, his respect for Ronald Reagan and what he plans to do in the coming months. An edited transcript of the conversation appears below. Download the audio using the link at the top of the page or by visiting Knowledge at Wharton on iTunes. Knowledge at Wharton : You had a very unique experience recently — running for president of the United States. You have gotten compliments from many people for the way you ran your campaign.…