544 Days
The Lying Shepherd | Episode 7
Oct 12, 2021
Former editor of The Washington Post, Marty Baron, along with diplomat Brett McGurk, former Homeland Security Advisor Lisa Monaco, former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, and former Secretary of State John Kerry discuss the pressure on Iran as the nuclear deal approaches. Topics include skepticism about a potential prisoner exchange, fighting for freedom through advocacy and negotiation, and the shocking revelation of a missing spouse.
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- Jason's hope for release diminishes as time runs out before the implementation of the nuclear deal.
- Marty Barron persistently advocates for Jason's release through meetings, editorials, and public appearances.
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The Closing Window of Freedom
Throughout his imprisonment, Jason Rezaian's hope for release diminishes as he realizes that time is running out before the implementation of the nuclear deal. He recalls a promise from an Iranian official about his potential release in exchange for Iranian prisoners held in the US. However, doubts arise due to threats to his sentence and the escalating anti-American rhetoric from Iranian leaders. Despite efforts from The Washington Post's executive editor Marty Barron and a meeting with Iran's Speaker of Parliament, Ali Larijani, progress seems uncertain. With the nuclear deal rapidly approaching, Jason fears he may never be freed.
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