© 2025 Ideastream Public Media

1375 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
(216) 916-6100 | (877) 399-3307

WKSU is a public media service licensed to Kent State University and operated by Ideastream Public Media.
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
In Their Own Words

Childhood in the South

Season 2 Episode 4 | 2m 57s

Born in 1924 in the rural town of Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter comes of age during an era inflicted by de jure racial segregation. Despite having a father known for his reputation as a white supremacist, Jimmy seeks moral guidance from many of the Black sharecroppers who work on his father’s peanut farm.

Extras
Watch • 51:35
In Their Own Words
Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel’s life story reveals the woman behind the veil.
Episode: S2 E6 | 51:35
Watch • 0:30
In Their Own Words
Episode 6 Preview | Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel’s life story reveals the woman behind the veil.
Preview: S2 E6 | 0:30
Watch • 51:16
In Their Own Words
Elon Musk
Elon Musk's story is about a thrilling 21st century "Iron Man" come alive.
Episode: S2 E5 | 51:16
Watch • 0:30
In Their Own Words
Episode 5 Preview | Elon Musk
Elon Musk's story is about a thrilling 21st century "Iron Man" come alive.
Preview: S2 E5 | 0:30
Watch • 54:03
In Their Own Words
Jimmy Carter
Get a revealing new look at the life of former President Jimmy Carter.
Episode: S2 E4 | 54:03
Watch • 0:30
In Their Own Words
Episode 4 Preview | Jimmy Carter
Get a revealing new look at the life of former President Jimmy Carter.
Preview: S2 E4 | 0:30
Watch • 4:54
In Their Own Words
Faith in Redemption
As Georgia's governor, Carter shocks supporters with progressive policies.
Clip: S2 E4 | 4:54
Watch • 4:27
In Their Own Words
The Beginning of the End
See how the Iranian Hostage Crisis damaged Carter’s administration.
Clip: S2 E4 | 4:27
Watch • 2:59
In Their Own Words
Bringing Attention to AIDS
Princess Diana uses her platform to bring attention to the AIDS epidemic.
Clip: S2 E3 | 2:59
Watch • 5:02
In Their Own Words
The Release of Princess Diana's Book
Diana's battle with her eating disorder is made public; Charles and Diana divorce.
Clip: S2 E3 | 5:02
All
  • All
  • Season 2
  • In Their Own Words Season 1
Watch • 51:35
In Their Own Words
Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel’s life story reveals the woman behind the veil.
Episode: S2 E6 | 51:35
Watch • 51:16
In Their Own Words
Elon Musk
Elon Musk's story is about a thrilling 21st century "Iron Man" come alive.
Episode: S2 E5 | 51:16
Watch • 54:03
In Their Own Words
Jimmy Carter
Get a revealing new look at the life of former President Jimmy Carter.
Episode: S2 E4 | 54:03
Watch • 54:05
In Their Own Words
Princess Diana
Explore how Princess Diana evolved into one of the most impactful icons of our time.
Episode: S2 E3 | 54:05
Watch • 52:20
In Their Own Words
Chuck Berry
Meet the legend, music, and man who is regularly credited as the father of rock and roll.
Episode: S2 E2 | 52:20
Watch • 53:33
In Their Own Words
Pope Francis
See the experiences that led Pope Francis to the highest office in the Catholic church.
Episode: S2 E1 | 53:33
Watch • 54:40
In Their Own Words
Jim Henson
Explore the life and career of Muppet creator Jim Henson.
Episode: S1 E3 | 54:40
Watch • 54:40
In Their Own Words
Muhammad Ali
Explore boxer Muhammad Ali’s rise from Louisville boxing to international fame.
Episode: S1 E2 | 54:40
Watch • 54:40
In Their Own Words
Queen Elizabeth II
Explore Queen Elizabeth II’s remarkable life, from childhood through her six-decade reign.
Episode: S1 E1 | 54:40