While we on Team Randi hope your holiday season has been filled with fun, family, & rest, there are times when news events are so important they call for us to return, even briefly, from our holiday break. Sadly, the death of former President Jimmy Carter is one of those kinds of events. We invite you to read about his life and legacy in the news stories below, as well as reading about the events celebrating him coming between now and January 9.

Since you’ve likely been away from the news, we’ve also included a few more updates today on topics like the new MAGA civil war over H-1B visas, and the potential failure this Friday by the Republican Congress to elect a new Speaker of the House. Check out the stories, and catch up on the news you might have missed.

Randi will be back live on January 6, 2025, with more live shows and all the latest news, but make sure to check out our “Best Of” shows, including a special note in today’s Best Of show about Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter.

Have a safe & Happy New Years, and we’ll see you live on January 6, 2025.
– Producer Shawn

A True Public Servant

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 100, Dies

Former President Carter’s Funeral Service To Be Held At Washington National Cathedral On Jan. 9, Culminating A Week Of Ceremonies And Honors [Gift Link]

President Biden Lauds Former President Jimmy Carter’s Decency And Character In His Remarks On Carter’s Passing

How Jimmy Carter Helped Build 4,390 Homes With Habitat For Humanity [Gift Link]

Paul Krugman: Time, Chance And Jimmy Carter – A Very Good Man, But An Unlucky President

Stuart Eizenstat: Jimmy Carter’s Underrated Legacy: A Strong, Ethical America And A More Peaceful World

Jonathan Alter: Jimmy Carter’s Presidency Is Ripe For A Major Reappraisal [Gift Link]

The New MAGA Civil War

Trump Sides With Musk, Says H-1B Visa Program Is ‘Great’ Amid MAGA Feud Over Immigration & Tech Workers

Paul Waldman: How Trump & Musk’s H-1B Fight Gave Their MAGA Masses A Rude Awakening

Paul Krugman: MAGA Is Already Eating Its Own. Pass The Popcorn.

Failing Before They Begin

Expect A Quieter Jan. 6 This Time Around — As Long As Republicans Avert A Looming Speakership Crisis This Friday

Trump Endorses Mike Johnson For Speaker, Boosting Candidacy Days Before Election

Chad Pergram: The First Thing The New Republican House Might Do Is Set Themselves On Fire With Speaker’s Fight