Katie Drummond from Wired magazine discusses the TikTok ban as a corporate move to suppress competition, calling the security threat claim hypocritical. They explore the impact on social media regulation. Plus, Hannah Goldfield highlights culinary TikTok videos, including unconventional cooking trends like salmon cooked in a dishwasher.

Katie Drummond, Wired's global editorial director, dives into the internet's pivotal role in politics, especially during Trump's election. She discusses how online communities fueled his victory, alongside the threats of misinformation. The conversation covers tech platforms' responsibility in curbing false narratives and their profit motives that exacerbate division. Drummond also examines the potential implications of a Trump administration on digital security and the evolving challenges for democracy in our online spaces.

Katie Drummond, Global editorial director of Wired magazine, discusses the TikTok ban as a corporate crusade by Silicon Valley against a foreign competitor. She criticizes the ban as rooted in hypocrisy and refusal to regulate social media platforms equally. The podcast explores the impact of the ban on journalism, US government pressure on TikTok, and the political ramifications of the decision.