TikTok Ban & the US Economy
Can an app owned abroad turn the economy into a political battle?
4.7 (21)
41 mins
Discover how India’s 2019 ban served as a case study and pushed TikTok into an international security debate. Explore how worries about Chinese ownership, data access, and in-app ad control collided with creators, advertisers, and small businesses dependent on the platform.
Ep 1:
The Clock Starts Ticking
As TikTok's US deadline looms, trace how India's shocking 2020 ban, Trump's Air Force One ultimatum, and a CEO's stunning resignation set the stage for America's own countdown.
Ep 2:
The Billions Behind the Bytes
Behind the political theater lies a $24 billion economic engine—discover how creators like Brandon and Lauren built livelihoods on TikTok, and what a ban could cost small businesses everywhere.
Discussions (10)
Keaton
Level 3 · 7 mo agoIdk seeing creators panic about the ban is kinda funny. Wish I could make 50k a month just for posting cringe videos while I rot in this small town.
Deborah
Level 7 · 7 mo agoI have zero sympathy for these creators. Relying on a dancing app for income is poor planning.
Vinnie
Level 10 · 7 mo agoChina is a security threat.
