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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. Hit that subscribe button to stay updated with future episodes of Puzzle Piece. We appreciate your support and would love to hear your feedback. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more listeners and continue delivering engaging content.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.

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.

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?Make Sure you follow Puzzle Piece to catch new episodes.

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.

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.

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.Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review.

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.Don't forget to subscribe to Puzzle Piece to keep up with new episodes.

House Republicans used their first news conference after clinching the majority to show Americans that their top priority is to investigate Hunter Biden's laptop. Unfortunately, this contradicts their midterm message which was to tackle inflation, reduce crime and fix the border. This conversation gives you reactions from Americans about the GOP's plan to open up investigations about Hunter Biden and what to expect from House Republicans in the next two years.Follow Puzzle Piece to catch new episodes.

Now that the 2022 Midterms are over, infighting has begun between different factions within the Republican Party. Former President Donald Trump has been busy attacking Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell via Truth Social. Trump has also been lashing out at Governor Ron De Santis in hopes of stopping the Governor from running against him in the 2024 Republican Primaries. On the other hand, a handful of Republicans are blaming Donald Trump for the failures of the GOP in the midterm election and some including Fox News and the New York Post are already rallying behind Ron De Santis. How will the internal "civil war" within the Republican Party impact future US elections?Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to keep up with new episodes.

This conversation gives you different perspectives about the 2022 midterm elections from voters around the country. Democrats and Republicans were able to make the case for why one should vote for either party.Make sure you subscribe to keep up with new episodes.

I am a "fighter, not a quitter." Those were the words of British Prime Minister, Liz Truss just a day before she resigned after she was berated in parliament for her incompetence and disastrous tax policy. This conversation gives you a perspective about the political dysfunction in the UK that many argue is a result of terrible conservative leadership. People also weighed in to talk about the similarities of her plan which according to Fox News is similar to the GOP's commitment to America plan. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up with new episodes.

Over the Past few days, Russian missiles have slammed into Ukrainian cities in the most sweeping attacks since the start of the war. This according to Vladimir Putin was in response to the destruction of the Kerch Strait Bridge, which is a strategic link between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. This episode brings you different perspectives from people around the world about what to expect as "Baby Putin" gets backed into a corner. Follow the Podcast On Apple & Spotify to catch new episodes.

This conversation brings you interesting viewpoints from ordinary citizens about the rise of "Political Extremism" in the US and around the world. There was a lot of disagreement but each side was able to make their case and its up to listeners to decide who has the facts on their side. Don't forget to follow the show on Apple or Spotify to catch new episodes.

It is election season in America and so many people have made up their minds about whether to vote for Republicans or Democrats in the 2022 Midterm Election. Some are likely going to stay home while others are yet to make up their mind. This conversation brings you reactions from ordinary citizens across America about which party people should vote for in the 2022 Midterm elections. Democrats made their case and so did Republicans. You will get to hear things you agree with and a lot of bullsh*t that you disagree with. As always, the conversation got really heated. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up with new episodes.

Vladimir Putin stunned Russia by announcing he would require hundreds of thousands more of his citizens to go fight in the war in Ukraine. Putin went further by threatening the West and saying he was prepared to use nuclear force if necessary. In this episode, Momodou facilitates a conversation between Americans, Ukrainians and other global citizens to critically analyze Vladimir Putin's speech, Ukraine's successful attempt to reclaim a vast amount of territory that was lost and the ongoing protests in Iran. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to keep up with new episodes. We greatly appreciate your support.

Americans are bracing for the possibility of a GOP takeover of congress. This episode tackles the issues that might arise as a result of a GOP win in November. Governor DeSantis and his latest PR stunt was also discussed by Republicans and Democrats on the podcast. As always, the conversation got heated. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show. We greatly appreciate your support.

Donald Trump often uses litigation as a way to influence public opinion. When he is a defendant on lawsuits, he has shown a proven ability to delay cases using every tactic at his disposal. This episode tackles the "Special Master" saga that came about as a result of the documents Trump took from the White House. The episode also talks about the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen and the recent change of government in the United Kingdom. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up with new episodes.

Republicans think President Biden's MAGA speech was divisive and vilified half the country. While some democrats believed he could have been more conciliatory, others thought it was about time he gave that speech. Listen to MAGA republicans vent about President Biden while democrats say Trump was much worse. As always the conversation got quite heated.

Americans have had different reactions to President Biden's student loan forgiveness program. Some feel it's a giveaway that is going to add to inflation while others think it is a necessary correction. Listen in to both perspectives as well as a conversation about changing the college financing system. As always it was one hell of a heated conversation.

Is America's two-party system dysfunctional? Listen to multiple perspectives from Americans and non-Americans about the pros and cons of the two-party system and whether the system has failed the American people. As always, the conversation got quite heated!! Don't forget to subscribe and share Puzzle Piece with all your friends and loved ones. We greatly appreciate your support!!

What led to the FBI raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate? Listen in on a heated conversation between Trump Supporters and people against the former President about the ramifications of such a raid. Please subscribe and share Puzzle Piece with all your friends and loved ones. Also leave us a review if you like the conversation. We greatly appreciate your support.

As the world watches the Brittney Griner saga unfold, should the United States government negotiate with Russia for her release? Listen in on a heated conversation between people with different perspectives on this complicated topic. Please remember to subscribe and share Puzzle Piece with everyone you know. We greatly appreciate your support.

How involved should the US be in foreign conflicts? Listen in on a conversation between American veterans, geopolitical experts, survivors of foreign conflicts and ordinary citizens. Please subscribe to Puzzle Piece and join us live on Clubhouse every Sunday at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST. Photo Credit: Andrei Tenescu!

The Puzzle Piece is a podcast hosted by Momodou Jallow where everyday citizens discuss current events ranging from politics, economics, social issues and many other important topics. Unlike other podcasts, the conversations will involve live audience interaction with the moderators and everyone will get a chance to take part in the discussions instead of being passive listeners. Please follow Puzzle Piece on Clubhouse and join the conversation every Sunday at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PST.  If you have any questions, comments or concerns, you can reach us via email at: info@puzzlepiecegroup.com