Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains

By: Georgia Public Broadcasting
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  • Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains is a joint production between Georgia Public Broadcasting and Andrew Greer, created from of the master tape recordings of Plainspoken: a documentary that explores the divides that exist in Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia.
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  • Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains Trailer

    Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains Trailer
    Sep 24 2024
    Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, a 3-part podcast series, is a joint production between Georgia Public Broadcasting and Andrew Greer. These episodes were created from the master tape recordings of Plainspoken, a documentary exploring the divides in Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, Georgia.
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    1 min
  • Common Citizen

    Common Citizen
    Sep 24 2024

    In the first episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer delves into the unique and deeply personal connection that former President Jimmy Carter has with his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Through intimate stories from friends, neighbors, and community members you'll hear about the humble, hands-on ways President Carter continues to serve his community. From fixing broken furniture to visiting neighbors in need, Carter embodies the essence of a "common citizen."
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    14 mins
  • Growing Up with Jimmy

    Growing Up with Jimmy
    Oct 1 2024

    In the second episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer explores President Jimmy Carter's upbringing in the segregated 1920s and '30s in Plains, Georgia. Through conversations with childhood friends and family members, the episode sheds light on President Carter's close relationships in the predominantly Black community of Archery, the values of respect and unity instilled by his family, and how those experiences shaped his lifelong commitment to racial justice. The episode offers personal stories that reveal the former president's enduring belief in treating everyone with dignity and his deep impact as a humanitarian and advocate for peace.
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    16 mins

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