One of the world’s most complex regions hosted the humble Southerner’s biggest triumph and most stinging defeat, as seen on ...

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.

Kai Bird, against all odds? As I said, you called your book "The Outlier." How was Jimmy Carter an outlier? Kai Bird, Author, "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter": Well ...

NICK SCHIFRIN: Kai Bird, against all odds? As I said, you called your book "The Outlier." How was Jimmy Carter an outlier? KAI BIRD, Author, "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter ...

Kai Bird studied Carter's life for the book, "The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency Of Jimmy Carter," and he's back with us again. Mr. Bird, good morning, sir. KAI BIRD: Thank you for having me ...

In the wake of Jimmy Carter's death, biographer Kai Bird, author of 'The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter' discusses the late... Jimmy Carter was 'a very unusual kind of ...

Carter often followed his instincts and did what he believed was right, according to Kai Bird, biographer and author of The Outlier: The Unfinished Presidency of Jimmy Carter. "He was always the ...

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Steve Inskeep: Why was [Jimmy Carter] an outlier, as you called him? Kai Bird: He was an outlier in all sorts of ways. He grew up in south ...

This special, "Jimmy Carter: A Life," features Joe Donahue's archival interviews with President Carter, Walter Mondale, historians Kai Bird and Jonathan Alter, and more.