In this episode of Puzzle Piece, host Momodou Jallow and cohost Tira engage in a captivating conversation with Dennis Wilder, a former CIA officer, and esteemed China expert. Together, they delve into the intricate landscape of US-China relations, providing unique insights and shedding light on the complexities of this vital geopolitical relationship.

Dennis Wilder's remarkable background, including his role as a senior editor of the President's Daily Brief, offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Throughout the episode, he shares his experiences, perspectives, and deep understanding of China's ambitions, providing listeners with a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving dynamics between the United States and China.

Join us as we uncover the puzzle pieces of US-China relations and gain valuable insights from a distinguished authority on the subject.

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Jack Teixeira, an Air National Guard member with only three years of service, is accused of exposing highly sensitive intelligence-gathering operations of the United States. This has prompted the Pentagon to reevaluate its policies regarding access to classified information.

According to federal prosecutors, a low-level IT worker shared hundreds of classified documents on a Discord chat server while being part of the culture of showing off in online gaming. This incident is being referred to as the largest leak of US intelligence data in the past decade.

This conversation gives you reactions from the American people about how a 21-year-old leaker rocked the Pentagon and the intelligence community. The conversation was recorded on the day of Mr. Teixeira's arrest.

In this episode of Puzzle Piece, host Momodou Jallow leads a rare interview with former CIA operative Darrell M. Blocker. As a former intelligence officer, Darrell held prominent positions at the CIA including Chief of Africa Division, Deputy Director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center, and Chief of Training at Camp Peary, Virginia better known as "The Farm."

Darrell, an agency veteran of nearly three decades describes his own experience climbing the CIA's ranks and his observations about geopolitical issues around the world. He retired in 2018 as the most senior black officer in the CIA's Directorate of Operations.