Topic: Habitat For Humanity

3 chapters across the catalog

Artificial Indian
Episode 1725 2:34:56 - 2:37:36

1725: Artificial Indian

Jimmy Carter Death, Presidential Retrospective

Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter at age 100, media outlets have prepared extensive retrospectives focusing on his legacy as a "peanut farmer" and his work with Habitat for Humanity. Key historical events mentioned include the Iranian Hostage Crisis and his post-presidency humanitarian efforts. The hosts anticipate a heavy focus on his longevity and his final visit from President Joe Biden.

Homeless Apocalypse
Episode 1418 3:13:24 - 3:16:30

1418: Homeless Apocalypse

3D Printed Habitat for Humanity House in Virginia

NPR reported on the first "owner-occupied" 3D printed Habitat for Humanity home in Williamsburg, Virginia. Adam Curry describes seeing similar "automated mud flappers" in action, noting that the technology primarily prints the cement walls but not the roof or doors. The hosts critique the media hype surrounding the "first" status of the project.

AQ-USA
Episode 261 1:55:03 - 1:58:07

261: AQ-USA

Jimmy Carter, East Timor Genocide Guilt

A 1997 interview clip shows Richard Holbrooke being questioned about the Carter administration's role in providing Bronco planes used to bomb East Timorese civilians. The hosts speculate that Jimmy Carter's post-presidency work with Habitat for Humanity and other humanitarian efforts may be driven by a "guilt-ridden conscience" regarding the genocides that occurred under his watch.