Lior Schleien Regrets Not Studying Talmud, Refused Channel 14 Offer
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Media personality Lior Schleien expressed regret for not studying Talmud during an appearance on Ben Ben Baruch's podcast. Schleien also revealed he refused an offer to join Channel 14's "HaPatriotim," criticizing its journalistic standards. He has a past professional history with the program's host, Yinon Magal. "HaPatriotim" recently garnered a 9.8% rating.
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- Lior Schleien regrets not studying Gemara and other subjects.
- Schleien declined an offer to participate in Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" program.
- He criticized Channel 14's "HaPatriotim" as lacking journalism, communication, and truth.
- Schleien previously worked with "HaPatriotim" host Yinon Magal on satirical shows and "Walla!".
- "HaPatriotim" recently achieved a 9.8% rating, ranking second in daily viewership.
Media personality Lior Schleien, partner of former Knesset member Merav Michaeli, appeared on comedian Ben Ben Baruch's podcast "HaMojo." During the conversation, Schleien discussed his views on religion and atheism, and criticized the current Israeli government. Schleien expressed regret for not studying Talmud, stating, "I regret not studying Gemara, just as I regret not studying many other things. Anything I don't know, I regret not knowing it." He also revealed that he had been offered a role on Channel 14's program "HaPatriotim" but declined. Schleien sharply criticized the program, calling it "not journalism, not communication, and not truth." Schleien and "HaPatriotim" host Yinon Magal have a past professional relationship, having worked together on satirical shows like "Gev HaUma" and "Matzav HaUma," and also collaborated at the "Walla!" news site when Magal was CEO and Schleien wrote columns. "HaPatriotim" recently achieved a 9.8% rating and 256,000 viewers, placing second in daily ratings behind Keshet 12's "HaMitchabach HaMantzach VIP."
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