I Was Held Hostage. America Can Do Better

In 2008, Jason Rezaian made a life changing decision to move to Iran and follow his dream of being a foreign correspondent. He fell in love, became a reporter for the Washington Post, and even played host to Anthony Bourdain in the Iran episode of “Parts Unknown.” Then, Jason’s life was turned upside down when he was arrested and held hostage in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison for 544 days.

 

At least 40 Americans are currently held captive around the world–not by terrorist groups, but by foreign governments. On today’s episode, we hear Jason’s story and why he thinks it’s essential that the US government and media change the way they talk about American hostages abroad so we can finally bring them home. 

 

Guests:  

 

Jason Rezaian, Washington Post global opinions writer, host of 544 Days and author of Prisoner

 

Yeganeh Rezaian, senior researcher at the Committee to Protect Journalists

 

Host: 

 

Ray Suarez

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