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Recollecting Carter Jason Lee Guthrie
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4.9 • 31 Ratings
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Jimmy Carter will be remembered as a man of faith, principle, and charity. Though once remembered as "a good man but not a great president," there is a growing consensus among historians today that our collective memory of Carter needs to be “re-collected.” So join me, your host Jason Lee Guthrie, as I interview the experts and we explore the life and legacy of America's 39th president on: Recollecting Carter.
Supported by Georgia Humanities and the Leibner Cooper Family Foundation. Original music by Joel Khouri. Logo by Whitney Mathisen. Learn more online at: www.recollectingcarter.com
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"Showbiz Politics" with Kathryn Cramer Brownell
The connection between Washington politics and Hollywood celebrity is often taken for granted today, but, historically speaking, it hasn't always been the case. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk with Dr. Kathryn Cramer Brownell. Katie talks about her research into the origins of what she calls "showbiz politics," and the surprising role that President Carter played in the creation of the 24 hour news cycle.
You can find Katie's books at: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469642246/showbiz-politics/ and https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691246666/247-politics -
"A Twisted Interpretation of the Word of God" with Beth Allison Barr
Jimmy Carter was at one time the most well-known Southern Baptist in the world, but he left the denomination in the year 2000 citing their theological views on the role of women as one of his primary reasons for leaving. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk with Dr. Beth Allison Barr, author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth, about the history behind what Carter called "a twisted interpretation of the Word of God."
You can find Beth's book at: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-making-of-biblical-womanhood/404050 -
"Cowboy Carter" with David Nanninga
Recent books on American evangelicalism such as Kristin DuMez's Jesus and John Wayne have challenged long held assumptions about the relationship between faith and politics. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk with David Nanninga about how certain sets of religious beliefs worked at the local level in cities such as Waco and Amarillo Texas to shape public opinion and ultimately sway the 1980 presidential election.
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"Losing Our Religion" with Russell Moore
Dr. Russell Moore is a prominent theologian, author, and the Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today. His most recent book Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America has been well received by critics across the spectrum of faith and politics. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I got a chance to talk with Moore about how the relationship between Evangelical Christianity and American presidential politics has changed from Carter's era to now.
You can find Russell's book at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709965/losing-our-religion-by-russell-moore/
You can hear more from Russell on his podcast The Russell Moore Show: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/russell-moore-show/ -
"His Very Best" with Jonathan Alter
Journalist and Author Jonathan Alter published His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life in 2020. Despite coming out a full four decades after Carter left office, it was the first independent, full-length biography of our 39th President. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I got a chance to talk with Alter about his experience writing the book and ask why he was inspired to write it now in this historical moment.
You can find Jonathan's book at: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/His-Very-Best/Jonathan-Alter/9781501125546 -
"From Playboy Bunnies to Killer Rabbits" with Amber Roessner
Understanding President Carter’s fraught relationship with the press is key to understanding his Presidency. On this Episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk once more with Dr. Amber Roessner about the historical context behind two news stories that exemplify press coverage of Carter’s time in office. Understanding this history can uncover a lot about how news media help to create the uniquely American version of political theater we experience today.
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Recollecting Carter
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