TikTok isn’t just another social media app—it’s a national security threat, a psychological manipulation tool, and a digital addiction machine wrapped in one highly curated, highly addictive package. In this episode of Common Ground, Shane, Amandalynne, and Logan break down why both the left and the right should be able to agree that TikTok is a serious problem, even if they see the risks from different angles.
From China’s National Security Law forcing ByteDance to hand over data, to TikTok’s AI-driven algorithm rewiring our brains for short-term gratification, the hosts expose how this platform is far more than just viral dances and funny cat videos. And to dig deeper into the psychological impact, they bring in Dr. Sarah Berger, a licensed professional counselor and expert in digital addiction, to explain exactly what TikTok is doing to our attention spans, impulse control, and mental health.
It’s not about banning apps—it’s about understanding how foreign adversaries, big tech, and AI-driven social engineering are shaping the way we think, act, and perceive the world. Tune in, and let’s find some Common Ground.
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