Presidential · September 15, 2026 · 4m

Introducing: Freedom Desk with Jason Rezaian

Presidential host Lillian Cunningham introduces a new Washington Post podcast, Freedom Desk, featuring journalist Jason Rezaian. Rezaian shares his experience of being imprisoned in Iran for 544 days for his journalism and explains the show's mission to examine the global struggle for free expression through weekly conversations with leading advocates.

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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 Mission of Freedom Desk

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

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