• US-China Relations: A Chat With Ex-CIA Officer & China Expert Dennis Wilder
    May 18 2023

    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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    Don't miss this enlightening episode — tune in now to expand your understanding of US-China relations and navigate the complexities of our interconnected world.

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The OG: How a 21 Year Old Leaker Rocked The Pentagon
    Apr 17 2023

    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.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • A Conversation With Former CIA Operative Darrell Blocker
    Feb 13 2023

    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.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Balloon Wars: What Is The Status Of Our Helium Reserves?
    Feb 7 2023

    A U.S. Air Force jet fired a single missile to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon just off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday afternoon. China continues to argue that it was a weather balloon and that the US overreacted by shooting it down.

    This crisis with China is going to quickly escalate into a Balloon Race. Our military-industrial complex will have to outspend the Chinese government. Our policy will be Mutually Assured Inflation and the US government must mobilize all the Party City stores for the war effort which is why we asked, what is the status of our Helium Reserves?

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Check Your Bathroom For Classified Documents
    Jan 25 2023

    Earlier today, it was reported that "Classified Documents" were found at former Vice President Mike Pence's home in Indiana. The discovery comes after Pence said repeatedly that he did not have any classified documents in his possession after his tenure as VP.

    This episode gives you different perspectives about the handling of classified documents by politicians in Washington DC along with the political ramifications of documents being found at President Biden's home and other locations.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Has MAGA Extremism Taken Over Brazil?
    Jan 9 2023

    Thousands of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the capital and invaded Congress, the supreme court, and the presidential palace. This conversation brings you different perspectives about the political crisis in Brazil and how similar it is to what transpired in the US after the defeat of Donald Trump.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • The Most Interesting Political Stories of 2022
    Jan 1 2023

    This episode brings you reactions to the most interesting political stories of 2022 coupled with a dose of Libertarian bullshit.

    Happy New Year to all the listeners of Puzzle Piece and more importantly the participants of the show.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Chaos at Twitter: Master Plan or Holy Mess?
    Dec 19 2022

    Everyone seems to have a theory about the chaos at twitter ever since Elon Musk took over the company. This conversation gives you reactions about Elon Musk suspending the Twitter accounts of his critics, the Twitter files, and Twitter's future as a social media company.

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    1 hr and 31 mins