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.
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The speaker shares their experience in an Iranian prison, including the harsh conditions and constant interrogation.
The speaker reflects on their decision to move to Iran as a foreign correspondent and their focus on writing about real people and everyday life in Iran.
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Life in an Iranian Prison
The speaker describes their experience in an Iranian prison including the conditions, isolation, and constant interrogation. The speaker forms an unlikely connection with their interrogator, Kazim, and attempts to make the best of their situation.
The Journey to Journalism in Iran
The speaker reflects on their decision to move to Iran and pursue a career as a foreign correspondent. They highlight their unique perspective as someone with dual citizenship and their focus on writing about real people and everyday life in Iran.
The Avocado Project and Unintended Consequences
The speaker shares a lighthearted story about a failed Kickstarter project to bring avocados to Iran. The avocado project becomes a recurring topic in their interrogations, highlighting the complex forces that led to their arrest and imprisonment.
Everything was going great for Jason Rezaian. He was The Washington Post’s correspondent in Tehran. He had just gotten married. Then, in July of 2014, Jason and his wife were arrested and thrown in an Iranian prison.