This podcast episode highlights the growing debate over the future of TikTok in the United States due to its Chinese ownership and potential national security risks. Despite bipartisan support for banning the app, growing opposition from Republican senators effectively stalled any significant legislation to do so. These senators, including those who received substantial donations from Jeff Yass, a major investor in TikTok's parent company, have argued that a ban on TikTok would set a dangerous precedent for free speech. With both the Biden administration and Congress currently considering different options, the fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain.
