Just hours before a U.S. ban was set to take effect, TikTok voluntarily shut down, leaving millions of users without access. Then, in a dramatic turn, the app was restored, with TikTok crediting President-elect Donald Trump for intervening. This episode dives into the details of the divest-or-ban law, the Supreme Court's decision, and the controversy surrounding TikTok's shutdown and rapid return. Was it a genuine national security issue, or a political maneuver with a potential financial angle? We explore the accusations of propaganda, and the implications of this situation for the future of social media and U.S. politics.

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