The podcast explores the legal and political landscape surrounding TikTok, including Biden's legislation demanding a divestment from its Chinese parent company. It discusses bipartisan concerns over national security risks, particularly around data privacy and disinformation. Experts analyze China's evolving tactics on social media to influence U.S. democracy, drawing parallels with past Russian methods. Geopolitical tensions rise as the potential TikTok ban intertwines with support for Taiwan, raising critical questions about regulating social media.