
 544 Days The Worst Thanksgiving Ever | Episode 4
 Oct 5, 2021 
 The podcast explores the challenges of negotiating the release of a hostage in the midst of high-stakes nuclear talks. It touches on the aftermath of prison release, the consequences of hidden letters, a Thanksgiving phone call from prison, and a mother's unconventional behavior to secure her son's release. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Aftermath of Prison Release 
 02:13 • 19min 
 Separating the Nuclear Talks and Prisoner Negotiations 
 20:55 • 3min 
 A Thanksgiving Phone Call from Prison 
 24:07 • 3min 
 Phone Call with Mother 
 27:27 • 9min 
 Dealing with Iranian authorities and projecting strength 
 36:03 • 4min 
