Mircea Radu Badea, born on February 24, 1974, in Bucharest, Romania, is a prominent political satirist, television presenter, media critic, radio host, and occasional actor. He is best recognized for his role as the host of **În gura presei** (The Talk of The Press), a daily news program that airs on Antena 3.
Badea began his career in radio before making a transition to television, where he co-hosted the morning show **Bună dimineața, România** on Tele 7 abc. He later partnered with Teo Trandafir to work at Intact Media Group, presenting **Dimineaţa devreme** (Early Morning) and subsequently **Teo şi Mircea Şou** (Teo & Mircea Show) on Antena 1. His versatility extends to acting, where he has appeared in several films.
In late 2004, Badea became the host of **În gura presei**, a role that garnered him substantial popularity and critical acclaim, while also stirring controversy among various media figures in Romania. His sharp, satirical commentary on Romanian politics and media has positioned him as a significant voice in the industry. Badea, along with his longtime collaborator Călin Stanciu, serves as co-executive producer of the show.
Despite the contentious nature of his work, which often targets outlets like Realitatea TV, Evenimentul Zilei, and România Liberă, both Badea and his program have received multiple nominations for awards in entertainment, journalism, and news.
