In the wake of Jimmy Carter's death, biographer Kai Bird, author of 'The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter' discusses the late president's successes and failures.

Hear an excerpt from an interview where former President Jimmy Carter addressed criticism of his 2006 book about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict titled "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid."

Hear excerpts from a 2007 NPR interview with former President Jimmy Carter talking about the stark question he faced after failing to win reelection: what to do with the rest of his life.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talked to Jason Carter in September, who at that time, reflected on what it was like growing up in the shadows of his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter.

President Jimmy Carter was an outlier in more ways than ... for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. NPR's Steve Inskeep spoke to Bird about Carter's legacy as a politician, president ...

President Jimmy Carter was an outlier in more ways than one. Born and raised on the humble farmlands of southern Georgia, Carter grew up without running water and used an outhouse. He played with ...

After former President Jimmy Carter was voted out of office in 1980, he returned to his small hometown. Hear about how Plains, Georgia, shaped his remarkable life.

The nation pauses to honor Jimmy Carter for his service as a naval officer, governor and president, and his four decades of humanitarian work after leaving the White House.

What people thought about at the public viewing of Jimmy Carter lying in state in the Capitol: reflections on a long and well-lived life, anxiety over what lies ahead.

The official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will take place on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C., following days of services and ceremonies to honor the 39th President. President Joe ...

The politician, who died on Dec. 29 at 100, will be honored with funeral proceedings spanning several days Megan Varner/Getty;Alex Brandon / POOL / AFP The world is saying goodbye to Jimmy Carter.

ATLANTA − Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday as the U.S. pays respect to the 39th president who passed away last Sunday at 100 years old. The nation will honor ...