Jason Jones
Comedic correspondent and producer for The Daily Show known for field reports and satirical international pieces; traveled to Iran to produce the four-part 'Behind the Veil' series featured in this episode.
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Mar 1, 2026 • 38min
TDS Time Machine | Iran: Behind the Veil w/ Jason Jones
Maziar Bahari, journalist and filmmaker jailed 118 days in Iran, shares his perspective. Jason Jones, comedic correspondent who filmed a four-part Iran series, recounts street interviews and cultural encounters. They discuss misunderstandings between Iran and the West, youthful underground culture, meetings with reform leaders, and the risks activists faced during protests.
