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Gimlet / Crooked Media / A24
544 Days
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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Ratings & Reviews
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5.0 stars from 44 ratings
Could not stop listening!
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“Well written, bust also funny and catchy. I love the angle that Jason Rezaian has chosen to tell his ordeal. Full of very important guests, that participated in the negotiations, but you’ll fall in love with Jason and his family first! Could not stop listening to it until the end!”
Elena ItMil80 via Apple Podcasts ·
Italy ·
07/29/24
Excellent Story Telling
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“Jason, his wife and other family members lived through a terrible ordeal. He tells it well, and it’s so interesting to get the perspectives of many of the people in the American government and those with the Washington Post who worked very hard to secure his freedom.”
popwitch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/24
7 reviews + mine?!
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“This is a great podcast, don’t miss it. Inexplicably how it has no reviews on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for this Jason, you have an amazing wife, family and friends.”
enriart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/23
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