In remarks to Maariv’s podcast, Golan said he removed Rotman from the broadcast after he “crossed red lines,” criticizing politicians for taking right‑wing media for granted. Golan stressed that Rotman owed his political career to early exposure on Channel 14, yet accused the station of dishonesty during the interview.

Golan argued that elected officials, including the prime minister, are paid by the public and must deliver on promises. He said the issue extends beyond Rotman, pointing to a wider group of politicians who act only in self‑interest. “I don’t treat them as sacred,” he added, “I do my job to bring the truth to viewers.”

He highlighted the role of right‑wing outlets such as Channel 14 and website 0404 in reshaping Israel’s media landscape, adopting terminology like “our soldiers” to reflect official narratives in military coverage. Golan claimed that if Channel 14 had existed during the Gaza disengagement, the plan would not have been implemented, calling the channel a “media revolution.”

The anchor insisted he fears no political backlash: “The day I cannot say what I believe, I will leave the screen.” He also questioned the credibility of Israel’s television ratings system, describing it as a “big fraud,” and argued that true media influence cannot be measured by current tools.