The podcast episodes on the proposed TikTok ban in the US explore how xenophobia and anti-Asian sentiment have played a role in shaping the narrative around the potential ban.

The episodes, such as Power User: Taylor Lorenz on the TikTok ban and Should we ban TikTok? + MrBeast's Amazon deal, and what's up with Shrimp Jesus?, discuss how concerns about TikTok's ties to the Chinese government have been exacerbated by broader anti-Asian prejudices and how this has influenced the political push for the ban.

The conversations delve into how the ban proposal is motivated by factors beyond just national security and data privacy concerns, with the role of xenophobia and corporate lobbying being significant considerations.