In Brief: The Unconventional Wisdom on Jimmy Carter (with Jonathan Alter)

Veteran journalist Jonathan Alter is a contributing correspondent to NBC and the author of a biography of President Jimmy Carter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life.” In light of the news that Carter has entered hospice care in Georgia, Preet speaks with Alter about Carter’s presidency, his life, and his legacy. Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please write to us with your thoughts and questions at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338. References & Supplemental Materials: Jonathan Alter, “His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life,” Simon & Schuster , 2020 Alter, “The Conventional Wisdom About Jimmy Carter Is Wrong,” New Republic , 2/23/23 Hostages, HBO For analysis of recent legal news, try the CAFE Insider membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider . Check out other CAFE shows Now & Then and Up Against the Mob . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices