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The TikTok Ban Countdown Chaos

Episode Summary

It's the most important story in the creator economy by a country mile. Today we break down the chaos surrounding TikTok's ban countdown in the US, together with a stunning lineup of media experts, creators, and small business owners. Strap in.

Episode Notes

Today we covered all things TikTok ban. Thanks to all of our contributors: 

• Kaya Yurieff
• Liz Perle
• Matt Bilinsky

Plus the small business owners whose opinions we featured: 

• Tiffany Krumins, owner of Opu Probiotics
• Jessie Whittington, owner of Country Lather Soap Works
• Jackson Gosnell, a politics- and news-focused creator
• Brandon the Plant Guy, who uses TikTok to market his horticulture business
• Paul Tran, co-founder of skincare brand Love & Pebble

As well as Brian Nelson from The Network Effect!

Here are a few pertinent articles on the big headline of the week:

• The "divest or ban" TikTok bill has passed. Now the legal battle begins. - Tubefilter
• Briefing: President Biden Signs TikTok Ban or Sell Bill — The Information
• TikTok Isn't Going Away—at Least Not Yet. Here's What to Know.
• Response to TikTok Ban Bill | tiktok creator fund