The Commentary Magazine Podcast

The TikTok Political Earthquake

Mar 14, 2024
Guest
James B. Meigs
Discussion on bipartisan support for forcing ByteDance to divest TikTok, implications on national security, TikTok's algorithm importance, ad spot for luxury sheets, government role in broadband access, corruption risks in funding, parallel universes exploration, and recalling 'Dune' novel details after decades.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
TikTok Ban: National Security Concerns and Regulatory Actions
01:56 • 30min
3
TikTok's Algorithm: A Key Piece of Technology
31:43 • 6min
4
Sponsor Message for Bull and Branch Sheets
37:45 • 2min
5
The Government's Role in Broadband Evolution
39:44 • 9min
6
Government Funding for Broadband Networks and the Risks of Corruption and Control
49:08 • 5min
7
Exploring Parallel Universes and Memory Challenges
54:21 • 6min
8
Recalling 'Dune' Novel Details after Decades
01:00:35 • 4min