This episode is sponsored by "The Recruiting Life." Subscribe now: https://sendfox.com/jimstroud || The podcast episode "Will TikTok be the death of us?" discusses the dangers and concerns surrounding TikTok. It questions whether the reactions to TikTok challenges, which led to school closures, were justified. Examples of dangerous challenges like the "Skull Breaker Challenge," "Benadryl Challenge," and "Cha-Cha Slide Challenge" are presented. The podcast also highlights concerns about TikTok's data collection and its connection to China. Quoting articles, it raises issues regarding privacy, national security, and the potential influence of the Chinese Communist Party. The host mentions the possibility of TikTok being used to target individuals for espionage or sway elections. Montana's legislation to ban TikTok is briefly mentioned, but the host disagrees with a government ban. Instead, they suggest educating the public, restricting data access, and implementing warning labels on social media platforms. Overall, the podcast raises concerns about TikTok's risks but advocates for user awareness and responsibility rather than government intervention.

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