Recollecting Carter

Jason Lee Guthrie

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

  1. Carter at 100: A Retrospective

    10/01/2024

    Carter at 100: A Retrospective

    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." This is Jason Lee Guthrie, host of the Recollecting Carter podcast. On this series finale, I revisit some highlights from previous episodes and end with some final recollections of my own... NOTE: This series was recorded before President Carter passed on December 29, 2024 at the age of 100. Throughout the podcast, Carter is referred to in the present tense, reflecting the time of recording. The original content has been preserved as a tribute to his remarkable life and legacy.

    1h 33m
  2. "Carter in Collective Memory" with Janice Hume

    09/30/2024

    "Carter in Collective Memory" with Janice Hume

    The concept of collective memory has been the guiding theme of this podcast. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I asked Dr. Janice Hume to define collective memory, and to explain the unique place that American Presidents hold in it. As he approaches his 100th birthday, we discussed how Carter's long life has had a unique affect on our collective memory of him, and how that memory might continue to evolve after his passing.

    9 min
  3. "Carter's First Political Appointment" with Jason Berggren

    09/23/2024

    "Carter's First Political Appointment" with Jason Berggren

    Before he was President, Governor, or even a State Senator, Jimmy Carter's first political office was on the Sumter County School Board in rural, south Georgia filling a seat vacated when his father passed away in 1953. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk with Dr. Jason Berggren about how understanding Carter's earliest political appointment helps us to better appreciate just how much he evolved over the course of his career. You can find Jason and co-author Adrienne Petty's research at: https://www.npshistory.com/publications/jica/sumter-co.pdf

    20 min
  4. "The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left" with L. Benjamin Rolsky

    09/16/2024

    "The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left" with L. Benjamin Rolsky

    Though we rarely hear talk of a "Religious Left" today, in the 1960s and 70s there was an active and vibrant set of voices advocating for progressive policies from across the faith spectrum. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk with Dr. L. Benjamin Rolsky about how Carter fit into that historical moment and the lessons that we can learn about the relationship between faith, politics, and popular culture. You can find Benji's book at: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-religious-left/9780231193634

    20 min
  5. "The Outlier" with Kai Bird

    08/05/2024

    "The Outlier" with Kai Bird

    Biographer Kai Bird published The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter in 2021. Kai is a prolific author, most notably of American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, which earned he and his co-author a Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and became a major motion picture in 2023. I got a chance to talk with Kai about the role he sees biographers playing in the formation of collective memory. You can find Kai's book at: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538942/the-outlier-by-kai-bird/

    19 min
  6. "The Modern Standard for Ethics in the Presidency" with Kevin Kruse

    07/29/2024

    "The Modern Standard for Ethics in the Presidency" with Kevin Kruse

    Many of the details of Carter's Presidency have been forgotten by the general public and some have even been intentionally mischaracterized by right-wing political operatives masquerading as journalists. On this episode of Recollecting Carter, I talk with Dr. Kevin Kruse, one of the foremost experts on modern American political history. Kevin talks about how public perception of Carter has changed over time, and how Carter's conduct while in office has become the gold standard for presidential ethics in the modern era. You can find a couple of Kevin's books at: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469642246/showbiz-politics/ and https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691246666/247-politics

    23 min
  7. "Showbiz Politics" with Kathryn Cramer Brownell

    07/07/2024

    "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

    18 min
  8. "A Twisted Interpretation of the Word of God" with Beth Allison Barr

    07/01/2024

    "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

    26 min
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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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  • Creator
    Jason Lee Guthrie
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jason Lee Guthrie
  • Show Website
    Recollecting Carter