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$AMZN considers dropping “Basics”, FCC Commissioner Carr on banning TikTok + more | E1509

Jul 16, 2022

Brendan Carr, FCC Commissioner, dives into the pressing national security concerns surrounding TikTok and discusses the implications of a potential ban in the U.S. He highlights the delicate balance between user enjoyment and safety. Eric Button, founder of the fintech company Contrast, offers insights into the startup scene and the appeal of American-made products, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses. The conversation also touches on the ongoing challenges of regulating tech giants and the ever-evolving landscape of data privacy.

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Brendan Carr

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Tech Regulations

10min

Concerns Around TikTok and Live Audience Engagement

5min

Navigating Data Security Challenges in Telecom and Social Media

5min

Exploring Prometheus: A New Frontier for Venture Capital and Market Connections

3min

TikTok and Data Privacy Concerns

7min

The Debate Over TikTok's National Security Risks

2min

Navigating National Security: Tech and Foreign Influence

14min

Resiliency in Supply Chains and Communication Technology

8min

10.

Navigating Work and Startup Culture

11min

11.

The Value of Travel in Fostering Understanding

2min

12.

Navigating National Pride and Entrepreneurial Ventures

15min

Today, we cover the WSJ reporting on Amazon thinking of exiting the private-label business entirely (2:26). Then, Jason talks to FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr about banning TikTok in the US (15:23). And of course, we wrap with another episode of OK Boomer from Producer Rachel (56:17).

Check out BuzzFeed's report on TikTok: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emilybakerwhite/tiktok-tapes-us-user-data-china-bytedance-access

(0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today’s show

(2:26) WSJ spoke to anonymous sources who told them Amazon is talking about exiting the private-label business entirely

(14:09) Vanta - Get $1,000 off automating your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist

(15:23) Jason speaks with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr about potentially banning TikTok in the US

(21:56) Prometheus - Go to Prometheusalts.com or download it on the App Store and use the access code TWIST to sign up!

(24:14) Reciprocity with a potential TikTok ban

(31:55) UserTesting - Get real human insights from customers, try for free today at https://usertesting.com/twist

(33:06) Should the military ban on TikTok mean it should be banned by Google and Apple?

(44:40) Concerns over DJI drones

(56:17) Producer Rachel tees up this week’s OK Boomer segment

(1:01:10) OKB: Producer Rachel speaks with Eric Button, co-founder of Contrast

(1:20:42) Outro + Plugs

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