Ben Caspit Explains Why He Stopped Broadcasting With Yinon Magal
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Journalist Ben Caspit has stopped broadcasting his radio show with Yinon Magal on 103FM, citing Magal's refusal to allow discussion of his alleged role as an "employee of Netanyahu." Caspit stated Magal prevented him from speaking during their previous broadcast after he made the accusation. Caspit also referenced Magal's history of controversial remarks about bereaved families and public figures. The dispute led to Caspit's decision not to broadcast on Wednesday morning.
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- Ben Caspit halted his radio show with Yinon Magal over Magal's alleged "employee of Netanyahu" status.
- Caspit claims Magal prevented him from speaking during their previous broadcast.
- Caspit cited Magal's past controversial remarks about bereaved families and public figures.
- Magal allegedly called bereaved families "despicable" and former IDF Chief of Staff a "monkey."
- Caspit stated Magal insulted him and called Yesh Atid supporters "baboons."
Journalist and host Ben Caspit announced on Wednesday that he has stopped broadcasting his radio show on 103FM with his co-host Yinon Magal. Caspit stated that the reason for the halt is Magal's refusal to allow him to discuss Magal's alleged role as an "employee of Netanyahu." Caspit explained that during their broadcast the previous day, Magal prevented him from speaking after he made the assertion, warning him and then effectively cutting off his ability to continue the discussion.
Caspit further elaborated on his criticism of Magal, citing past controversial statements made by Magal. These include referring to bereaved families as "despicable people, the most abhorrent people in the country," calling former IDF Chief of Staff a "Moroccan monkey controlled by Ashkenazim," and labeling Einav Tsengauer a "beast" for criticizing Netanyahu. Caspit also mentioned Magal's claim that a hostage deal would not happen because the coalition would collapse, and that Magal has been personally insulting Caspit for seven and a half years and called supporters of Yesh Atid "baboons."
Caspit contrasted Magal's alleged inability to hear criticism directed at himself with Magal's own harsh rhetoric. "I am willing to hear everything and absorb everything. I told him many times that he can call me whatever name he wants and say whatever he wants about me. For me, these are commendations. But he cannot. It is beyond him. Such sensitivity," Caspit concluded. He reiterated that this was the reason he was not broadcasting that morning and felt it was important for the public to know.
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