In 1979, Jimmy Carter delivered his “Crisis of Confidence” speech, a tirade against American individualism and consumerism. Historian Kevin Mattson says the speech helps make sense of Carter the president, Carter the American, and even the state of the US today.
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Dec 2024
The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter
<p>In 1976, after the Watergate scandal and the country’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War, American voters elected Jimmy Carter, a Washington outsider who had served one term as governor of Georgia, to the presidency. Mr. Carter brought a new humility to the Oval Office but, by 1 ... Show More
40m 55s
Dec 2024
Remembering Jimmy Carter: Life & Legacy
<p>In this special episode, Don Wildman is joined by experts Jonathan Alter and Jefferson Cowie to delve into the remarkable life of the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100.</p><br><p>Carter, who served in office from 1977 to 1981, is ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2024
Goodbye, President Carter
The world is paying tribute to Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, who died yesterday at the ripe old age of 100. We explore how a life of steadfast faith shaped his legacy both in and out of office. Plus, the search for answers is underway in South Korea after a plane crash ... Show More
46m 24s
Dec 2024
Of peanuts and principles: Jimmy Carter dies
<p>After a single term and a landslide loss to Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter’s presidency was judged unduly harshly. What matters, though, are the principles he <a href="https://www.economist.com/obituary/2024/12/29/jimmy-carter-was-perhaps-the-most-virtuous-of-all-americas-preside ... Show More
27m 51s
Jan 2023
Think Things Are Bad Now? Just Wait, Says Chris Hedges
The days of the American empire are numbered, says journalist Chris Hedges, and the evidence is all too clear for anyone who’s studied history. Our rampant militarism abroad combined with neglect of the domestic needs of any but the wealthiest citizens describe a grim future for ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2025
Ronald Reagan: The Hollywood President (Part 1)
Ronald Reagan is one of the most mythologized figures in American politics, but how did an actor and former Democrat become the standard-bearer of conservatism? In this new series exclusively for Founding Members explore Reagan’s rise, legacy, and myth. Who was the real Ronald Re ... Show More
16m 13s