53. The TikTok Conundrum II: Tech, Tyrants, and the Ghost of Forty-Three

In this episode, we unravel the intricate and contentious saga of TikTok in the United States. From Trump's fiery crusade to ban the app to the sweeping legislative maneuvers under the Biden administration, TikTok's fate teeters on a knife's edge. We'll navigate the fierce legal battles, deft political maneuvering, and the profound implications for privacy, national security, and digital sovereignty.

We dive deep into the transformation of national security from the post-9/11 era to today's digital battleground, revealing how that pivotal moment in history is embedded in the DNA of this legislation. Join us as we dissect how a mere social media app has become the fulcrum of a global geopolitical struggle, and explore what this clash means for our rights, our data, and the very essence of our democracy

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Further Information:

• https://mises.org/mises-wire/tiktok-ban-next-patriot-act
• https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-us-ban-sale-china-congress-de12b4d22aa8095e62cb0982a6e62235
• https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/aclu-urges-senate-to-reject-tiktok-ban-bill-following-house-passage
• https://cyberir.mit.edu/?q=restrict-act-explained-proposed-tiktok-ban-patriot-act-digital-age-some-lawmakers-say
• https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100612-why-banning-tiktok-will-not-solve-data-security-challenges#:~:text=In%20a%20recent%20report%20from,China%20or%20from%20any%20other
• https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-a-ban-on-tiktok-wont-solve-all-data-privacy-concerns
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Act
• https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/the-patriot-act-2-0
• https://prospect.org/politics/2024-04-12-reformers-narrowly-lose-fisa-reform-patriot-act-2.0/