Rick Inderferf

James Fallows, former chief speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter, and Rick Inderferf, who worked with Carter’s national security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski, dive into the complexities of Carter's foreign policy. They discuss the often-overlooked human rights focus that shaped his initiatives abroad, contrasting his approach with that of Henry Kissinger. Anecdotes from their experiences reveal the challenges and triumphs of his presidency, including the Camp David Accords and the Iranian hostage crisis, prompting a re-evaluation of Carter’s legacy in modern diplomacy.