The REAL Reason the U.S. Is Banning TikTok (It's Not Who You Think...)

Inside the TikTok Ban: The Lobbyists and Politicians Who Made It Happen

This week on 51-49, James uncovers the real motivations behind the U.S. TikTok ban — a decision framed as a national security measure against China but potentially driven by deeper, less obvious forces. From hidden lobbying efforts to shady funders, we unpack how TikTok became a target in the fight to control the flow of information, and what this means for free speech, social media, and the future of dissent in America.

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