Is time up for TikTok in the US?

The Inquiry podcast explores the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. due to national security concerns. The podcast features insights from legal and digital culture experts, discussing the motivations behind potential bans, TikTok's impact on the information ecosystem and advertising revenue, and the challenges of balancing data protection with global access. The discussion covers the perspectives of various countries, the proposed Project Texas as a mitigation strategy, and potential future scenarios, including a forced sale or continued extensions, while highlighting the complexities of protecting against disinformation and maintaining national security in the digital age.