Mystery alert! We've got the curious case of the missing princess. Kate Middleton has been MIA from the public eye since December, and the speculation is running rampant. Kensington Palace claims she had a planned abdominal surgery in January and will be out of sight until March, but the grainy photos, altered images, and vague medical updates have conspiracy theorists in a tizzy. Is she hiding away due to a botched Brazilian butt lift? Did she get terrible bangs and is waiting for them to grow out? Or is she just taking a break after a grueling MLB offseason? The theories are as wild as they are entertaining.

Next, we've got the shocking suspension of Murray the Magician from the famed Magic Castle. His crime? Exposing magic tricks online! Murray's viral video, featuring his sexy sidekick wife Dani revealing the secrets behind his tricks, racked up over 50 million views on Facebook. The Academy of Magical Arts was not amused and promptly suspended Murray pending an investigation. Murray argues that the magic community needs to update their outdated rules for the internet age, as anyone can learn these tricks on Amazon. Is the AMA just jealous of Murray's fame, or are they rightfully guarding the sacred secrets of magic? You be the judge!

Finally, we dive into the ongoing battle over TikTok's future in the U.S. The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would force TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a nationwide ban. The clock is ticking, with a September deadline looming if the bill becomes law. TikTok is fighting back with a furious lobbying blitz, urging its millions of users to bombard Congress with calls and even sending their CEO to campaign on the Hill. Will the Senate succumb to the pressure, or will they take a more cautious approach to avoid angering young voters ahead of the elections?

The debate over TikTok's potential national security risks is heating up, with officials fearing that the Chinese government could use the app to spy on Americans, push propaganda, or interfere in elections. ByteDance claims they've never received requests for U.S. user data from China and have taken steps to protect Americans' privacy, but many in Washington remain unconvinced. If the ban does go through, TikTok users may have to resort to VPNs to get their daily dose of viral dance challenges and lip-sync battles.

As the TikTok drama unfolds, legal experts are already predicting a massive First Amendment battle if the app is ultimately shut down. Previous attempts to ban TikTok have been blocked by federal judges, citing a lack of concrete evidence of the app's alleged national security threats. Will the government be able to make a convincing case this time around, or will TikTok emerge victorious in the courts? Only time will tell.

So there you have it, folks! From Kate Middleton's disappearance to rebellious magicians and the looming threat of a TikTok-less existence, this episode of the What are We Doing podcast has it all. Tune in for more hilarious takes on the biggest stories of the day, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with your friends. Until next time, keep questioning reality and laughing at the absurdity of it all!

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