Anthony Bourdain explores Tehran and Isfahan. His guides include Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post reporter, and his wife Yeganeh, who were subsequently detained by the Iranian government.
On January 16, 2016, it was announced that Jason would be released as part of a prisoner swap. Jason’s release, along with three other Americans, came after 545 days in prison and 14 months of secret negotiations by US officials. The following day Jason and his wife Yeganeh were flown to the United States Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where he was reunited with his family. Anthony Bourdain visited Tehran in 2014 – before the Iran Nuclear Deal was signed in 2015 and before tough sanctions on Iran had been relaxed that year. In 2018, President Donald Trump killed the deal and re-imposed those sanctions.
Original Airdate: Season 4, 2014
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Iran

One of your favorite series from CNN is now available in your favorite podcast app. Join world-renowned chef, bestselling author and Emmy winner Anthony Bourdain to discover Parts Unknown: little-known destinations and diverse cultures that make our global community more connected. Start from the beginning in Myanmar, and listen through the series conclusion on the Lower East Side in New York City.

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Anthony Bourdain takes a personal journey through this formerly bohemian New York City neighborhood. He shares meals and reflects with music, film and art trailblazers.
Original Airdate: Season 12, 2018.
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Lower East Side

Anthony Bourdain travels to the untamed land of Big Bend, Texas. It's an area that pits man against nature - and the land usually wins.
Original Airdate: Season 12, 2018.
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Far West Texas

Anthony Bourdain travels to Indonesia. It's a country comprised of thousands of islands, where people have endured political turmoil and food is the great unifier.
Original Airdate: Season 12, 2018.
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Indonesia

Anthony Bourdain travels to the enchanted region of Asturias, Spain with chef and humanitarian Jose Andres, as he makes a return to his homeland.  
Original Airdate: Season 12, 2018.
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Asturias, Spain

Anthony Bourdain introduces W. Kamau Bell (host of the CNN Original Series United Shades of America) to the distinctive sights, tastes, and sounds of Kenya.
Original Airdate: Season 12, 2018.
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Iran

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