Invested by Aleph

Special Episode: Why TikTok Should be Banned in the U.S.

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On this episode of Invested, Michael argues that TikTok needs to be banned, looking back at pivotal discussions from the Invested podcast over the past year with key business leaders, security experts and former TikTok employees. 


The guests featured, in order of appearance:

  • Sam Lessin, General Partner at Slow Ventures
  • Jacob Helberg, Commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
  • Jon Pelson, Author of “Wireless Wars”
  • Stefan Tompson, Founder of Visegrad 24
  • Barak Herscowitz, Former employee of TikTok & Political Advisor
  • Izhar Shay, Venture Partner with Disruptive AI
  • Bradley Tusk, Co-founder of Tusk Venture Partners


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    KEY TOPICS 

    • [00:00:00] Intro
    • [00:02:18] Sam Lessin on TikTok as National Security Threat
    • [00:02:57] Jacob Helberg on Leading the TikTok Ban Legislation
    • [00:05:48] Jon Pelson on Danger of TikTok Content
    • [00:07:45] Stefan Tompson on TikTok Vulgarity 
    • [00:10:32] Barak Herscowitz on TikTok Moderation Problems
    • [00:14:17] Izhar Shay on How TikTok Must be Regulated 
    • [00:16:32] Bradley Tusk on TikTok’s Influence on Young Minds 
    • [00:18:18] Closing 



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      Executive Producer: Erica Marom 

      Producer: Yoni Mayer

      Video and Editing: Ron Baranov

      Music and Art: Uri Ar 

      Content and Editorial: Kira Goldring

      Design: Rony Karadi

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