“ID-Gate 2025: The Day TikTok & YouTube Went Full Papers Please”

from SDN · host Paul George

In this episode, we dive into the wild new reality where TikTok and YouTube are rolling out mandatory government ID checks just to watch content. From “papers please” vibes to digital ration cards, we break down what this means for privacy, freedom online, and the future of scrolling. Plus, a Gen Z brain-rot news report parody that roasts the whole situation while dropping some low-key dystopian truths.

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