Yakov Bardugo Gives First Interview After Joining Likud Party

Yakov Bardugo, a prominent commentator who recently transitioned from media to politics, will give his first exclusive interview since being placed 11th on the Likud party's Knesset list. The interview is scheduled to air Tuesday evening on Channel 14's program "In Riklin's Sukkah," following the show "The Patriots."

Bardugo, who spent years as a political analyst, is now stepping into the political arena. He will discuss his decision to leave his commentator role and enter politics with host Shimon Riklin. Bardugo stated, "The public is not stupid," during the conversation, offering his first extensive remarks on the move.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Bardugo's placement on the Likud list earlier this month. Bardugo previously explained his move by saying, "There's a limit to how many years a person can sit in front of a microphone." In this upcoming interview, he will elaborate on what prompted him to accept Netanyahu's offer, his aspirations for the Knesset, his perspective on the approaching election cycle, and his response to critics of his career change.