544 Days
Gimlet / Crooked Media / A24
For 544 days, Jason Rezaian was held hostage in Iran’s notorious Evin prison. Interrogated. Sealed off from the outside world. He was accused of being an American spy, though his formal title was Washington Post Tehran Correspondent.This is a story about government and family and journalism, and what it took to free an innocent man… all while navigating the high-stakes world of nuclear diplomacy.544 Days is a Spotify Original podcast, produced by Gimlet, Crooked Media and A24.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 31min
An Avocado Revolution | Episode 1
The podcast discusses the harrowing experience of Jason Rezaian, a journalist who was imprisoned in Iran. It covers their life as a journalist in Iran, their Kickstarter project for Iran's first avocado farm, and the risky move they made that led to their arrest. The podcast also explores their imprisonment in Evin Prison and the tension and uncertainty surrounding the hostage negotiation for their release.
Sep 21, 2021 • 4min
Introducing 544 Days
A journalist is jailed in an Iranian prison. His fate is tied to a ground-breaking diplomatic mission. Here’s the story of what it took to get him out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
