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Jan 2025
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Deep Dive: Can Trump Save TikTok? Winner...

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On this weekend’s deep dive of The Rundown, we tackle the TikTok ban. With over 170 million U.S. users, TikTok's potential disappearance raises massive questions about its impact on the economy, culture, and social media landscape. Who stands to gain from the fallout, and how might Donald Trump use TikTok as a bargaining chip with China? We unpack the winners, losers, and what’s next in this unfolding drama.


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