China’s shadow war: The Americans | Episode Two
From The Slow Newscast by The Observer
April 1, 2026 · 21 min · Season 1 · Episode 390
About this episode
This episode explores how American citizens are recruited to assist Beijing's operations on U.S. soil, focusing on a Florida correctional officer's role in exposing transnational repression.
American citizens are recruited to carry out Beijing’s dirty work on home soil. A Florida correctional officer poses as an art dealer, exposing the murky world of transnational repression and China’s shadow war. This is part two of a three part series. To listen to all episodes today, and enjoy the Slow Newscast ad-free, subscribe to The Observer and use the code AUDIO50 to get 50% off your annual subscription. You’ll get access to: This series and all our podcasts before anyone else Ad-free listening Premium newsletters Puzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crossword Exclusive offers from our partners Tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or online Or subscribe to Observer+ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to listen to all our podcasts, including this one, without any ads. Reporters - Alexi Mostrous and Frankie Vetch Producer - Jonathan Lewis Additional production - Amalie Sortland Sound design - Dominic Delargy Podcast illustration - Shonagh Rae Editor - Jasper Corbett Credits - CNBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Alexi Mostrous, Dominic Delargy
Topics covered
- China
- transnational repression
- shadow war
- American citizens
- documentary
- society
- culture
Keywords
- China
- shadow war
- transnational repression
- American citizens
- Florida correctional officer
- art dealer
- documentary
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