Lior Schleien Reveals Offer to Join Channel 14's 'The Patriots'
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Media personality Lior Schleien revealed he was offered a spot on Channel 14's "The Patriots" but refused, calling the show "not journalism, not media, and not truth." He discussed his past professional ties with host Yinon Magal, including Magal's appearances on Schleien's shows and their time at Walla! Schleien also shared that Magal used to send him jokes for his own programs.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Lior Schleien revealed he rejected an offer to join Channel 14's program "The Patriots."
- Schleien described the Channel 14 program as "not journalism, not media, and not truth."
- He discussed his past professional relationship with "The Patriots" host Yinon Magal.
- Schleien noted Magal's past appearances on his satire shows, "Gev Ha'Uma" and "Matzav Ha'Uma."
- He also mentioned working with Magal when both were at Walla! website.
- Schleien shared an anecdote about Magal sending him jokes that were not broadcast.
Israeli media personality Lior Schleien has revealed that he was offered a role on the Channel 14 program "The Patriots" but declined the offer. Schleien made the disclosure during an appearance on Ben Ben Baruch's podcast, stating, "You want a scoop? They offered me to participate in 'The Patriots' and I refused." He strongly criticized the program's nature, asserting, "It's not journalism, it's not media, and it's not the truth." Schleien also discussed his past professional relationship with "The Patriots" host Yinon Magal. He recalled that Magal had appeared on Schleien's satire shows, "Gev Ha'Uma" and "Matzav Ha'Uma." Additionally, Schleien mentioned that he himself had written columns for the Walla! website when Magal served as its CEO. Schleien shared a personal anecdote from their time working concurrently, recalling that when Magal hosted the "Mabat" news program, he would text Schleien jokes intended for "Matzav Ha'Uma." However, Schleien revealed that Magal's jokes were ultimately not broadcast.