Month: January 2025

Jimmy Carter, the longest-living president of the United States, died in late December at the age of 100. Carter served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981.

In October, 1A marked Carter's centenary birthday, looking back at his political career and post-presidential work. We heard from many of you wishing him a happy birthday and sharing stories about meeting Jimmy Carter in person.

Carter was also guest on 1A in 2018 to talk about his book, "Faith: A Journey for All." A devout evangelical Christian, he spoke at length about his religious values. He also spoke about the importance of faith to all people, including those who don't identify as religious.

His funeral took place in Washington D.C. President Joe Biden declared this Thursday a national day of mourning. As part of the celebration of President Carter's life, we remember his legacy.

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On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Republican Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, the chairman of the House Administration Committee, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss how the House of Representatives is gearing up to crack down on the border invasion and explain why it's important to restore trust in U.S. elections through common sense integrity measures. 

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• Derek's piece, "The Anti-Social Century"
  
  
• Derek's forthcoming book with Ezra Klein, "Abundance"
  
  
• Arlie Russell Hochschild's book, "Strangers in Their Own Land," referenced by Derek
  
  
• Hochschild's "Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right"
  
  
• "Palaces for the People" book Derek mentioned
  
  
• Liz's ProPublica piece on megafires
  
  
• Liz's piece, "This Isn't the California I Married"
  
  
• Liz's reporting on Sam Altman's sister, Annie 
  
  

Ravi kicks off the show by reflecting on the devastating California wildfires, delving into their economic impact, the challenges state and local officials face, and the looming threat of a home insurance crisis that could reshape the state’s future.

Next, Ravi sits down with New York Times reporter Roni Rabin to unpack two critical public health issues: fluoride in drinking water and alcohol consumption. They explore the latest science on fluoride’s potential impact on children’s IQ and the heated debates about fluoride in U.S. water supplies. Ravi and Roni then pivot to alcohol, examining recent conflicting reports on its health effects, the pervasive influence of industry funding on alcohol research, and how people can make informed decisions about their consumption.

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