WIRED Politics Lab The TikTok Ultimatum Is Here
Apr 25, 2024
Leah Feiger, Tori Elliott, and Makena Kelly discuss the potential ban on TikTok in the US. They cover topics like the legal battle over First Amendment rights, the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future and potential buyers, the role of influencers in political campaigns, and the impact of TikTok ban on influencers. They also touch on controversial theories like alien bodies in Mexico.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
TikTok's First Amendment Battle
04:15 • 6min
The Uncertainty of TikTok's Future and Potential Buyers
09:54 • 5min
Influencers and Political Campaigns on Social Media
14:42 • 16min
The Influence Dilemma on TikTok and the Uncertain Political Landscape
30:32 • 2min
Exploring TikTok Ban and Alien Bodies Conspiracy Theories
32:46 • 3min
Reflections and Teasers for Future Episodes
35:26 • 2min