On today’s What Next TBD: For some, TikTok is a livelihood. For others, it’s a national security threat.
To most of its 150 million American consumers, TikTok is a fun app. To some creators, TikTok is a job and their platform. But to members of the US government, TikTok is a national security risk.
As the fight over TikTok’s future comes to Capitol Hill this week, what’s next for the embattled social media platform?If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next TBD. Sign up now at
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