Presidential · September 15, 2026 · 4m

Introducing: Freedom Desk with Jason Rezaian

Jason Rezaian spent 544 days in an Iranian prison for doing his job as a journalist, and now he's launching a video podcast called Freedom Desk to explore the global fight for free expression. The show will feature weekly conversations with leading voices about freedoms gained, freedoms lost, and how to push back against those trying to restrict them. This introductory episode lays out the stakes: the erosion of democratic values and what comes next in the struggle for free speech.

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Highlights

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Jason Rezaian's 544-Day Imprisonment for Journalism

Jason Rezaian was imprisoned in Iran for 544 days for his work as a journalist.

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The Cost of Free Speech

Jason Rezaian's 544-day imprisonment in Iran underscores the personal cost of practicing free speech.

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The Global Fight for Free Expression

Freedom Desk will examine the global state of free expression, exploring freedoms gained, lost, and the efforts to reclaim them.

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A Journalist's Perspective on Free Speech

As a journalist who was imprisoned for his work, Jason Rezaian brings a deeply personal perspective to discussions about free expression.

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Editorial

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The Mission of Freedom Desk

Freedom Desk will examine the global fight for free expression through interviews with leading advocates.

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Misc

✧Jason Rezaian spent 544 days in an Iranian prison for simply being a journalist.

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