On March 23, 2023, the CEO of TikTok, Shou Zi Chew was asked to appear before the US congress and answer questions regarding TikTok’s invasive features, possible ties to the Chinese government, and extremely negative effects the app is having on people’s mental health. According to the members of congress, this meeting would have been Mr. Chew’s opportunity to prove that TikTok can be trusted by the American people and that it shouldn’t be banned in the US. However, the congressional hearing ended up being a brutal 5 hours of what some people would call foolish questioning that left many of us thinking that TikTok will in fact be banned in the United States simply because the people who would enact this ban are afraid of something they clearly don’t understand.So in this episode and the next one, we’re gonna be diving deeper into this situation and helping you learn much more about:The English languageAmerican culture & politicsHow to listen attentively and understand the difference between what someone says and what they meanWhat the banning of TikTok in The States could mean for people like you and meSubscribe on Patreon for bonus podcast episodes, learning materials, and early access to all new episodes! ? Click here to subscribe.Private English Lessons ? Click here to learn more.Find me on social media!TikTok: @englishwithkaizenInstagram: @englishwithkaizenTwitter: @tonykaizen Subscribe on Patreon to get bonus podcast episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.