Jefferson Cowie

Join Jonathan Alter, an esteemed journalist and author of "Jimmy Carter: A Life," alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jefferson Cowie as they pay tribute to the late president Jimmy Carter. They delve into his Georgia upbringing and significant character influences, discuss the challenges of his one-term presidency including the Iranian hostage crisis, and highlight his remarkable post-presidency humanitarian legacy. They paint a portrait of Carter as a complex leader deeply committed to environmentalism and human rights, shaping his enduring impact on American society.