At the time of this recording, a controversial law imposing heavy fines on companies providing access to TikTok was set to take effect, effectively banning the app for US users. In this episode, Dan and Shawn dive into the politics behind the TikTok ban, exploring whether it’s truly about national security or a form of protectionism benefiting Big Tech. They unpack why Congress ignored popular calls for meaningful data privacy regulation and discuss a new social media platform that could challenge the status quo.