Mike Baker
@MBCompanyMan
Former CIA covert operations officer. CEO of Portman Square Group. Host of PDB podcast (https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/PresidentsDailyBrief).
Meh… they canceled it because they couldn’t get decent guests.
Just finished taping with Stephen Colbert who announced his show was cancelled. If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.
Here’s hoping all the Mum’s out there had a most excellent Mothers Day. Forever grateful for, and amazed by, the most wonderful mom, MrsMBCompanyMan. Every day she gives a masterclass in what it means to be a devoted, loving, gracious, patient and humor-filled Mother.
Saturday nights are tailor made for flopping on the sofa with a tasty beverage & watching Saturday Night w @jimmyfailla. Tonight’s episode is one humdinger of a clam bake. Tune in & see why TV Watchers Guide to Watching Stuff calls Jimmy “… America’s comedy sweetheart.”
Key punditry tips for making important points on @Gutfeldfox A) Wear a shaket (or shaquet if you’re posh) B) Remember to point when making an important point C) Maintain a serious expression that says this point I’m making is some serious shit. Class dismissed.
There’s still time… grab yourself a tasty beverage, kick the cat out of the recliner and settle in for tonight’s @Gutfeldfox with my pal and tv’s favorite late night host @greggutfeld. It’s chock full of wit, pathos and a certain je ne sais quoi.
For all my TV industry insight, I turn to Bernie Sanders.
CBS’s billionaire owners pay Trump $16 million to settle a bogus lawsuit while trying to sell the network to Skydance. Stephen Colbert, an extraordinary talent and the most popular late night host, slams the deal. Days later, he's fired. Do I think this is a coincidence? NO.
For Trump, Domestic Adversaries Are Not Just Wrong, They Are ‘Evil’ nytimes.com/2025/07/16/us/… via @NYTimes Then again, if you label the President, supporters or party members as Hitler, Nazis, or the Gestapo, then it “seeds the ground” to justify violence. See how that works NYT?
Honestly, you don’t sound well enough to travel anyway. Get some treatment for that angst Bruce.
We cancelled our holiday to the US. One, for safety reasons, & two, I don't want to finance a hateful & intolerant America. We'll sit this one out until commonsense & decency are back in the US. Multiple Countries Just Issued Travel Warnings for the U.S. share.google/2MyKZB9zUSLjQf…
The dude is a walking bag of platitudes. Free this, free that, tax the rich… all hat, no cattle. There’s nothing here that countless empty socialist & communist suits haven’t been promising for generations. He’s just throwing the same crap at a new generation of gormless sheep.
New York is FINISHED 🚨 Zohran Mamdani plans on making new laws saying IT DOESN’T MATTER WHERE COMPANIES ARE HEADQUARTERED, if you do business in New York THEY MUST PAY HIS NEW INCREASED CORPORATE TAX RATE Businesses CAN’T RELOCATE to lower taxed states to save money “What…
Hmmm…. Walked into this beautiful old church earlier today and, well, seems like Jesus was trying to send me a message. Why yes, if it be thy will, I shall covet a gin cocktail.
Check out the PDB Situation Report… our extended weekend show, new episodes launched every Friday evening. Find out why Podcast Watchers Weekly Gazette calls the Situation Report “… really top shelf stuff.”
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nytimes.com/2025/06/06/mag… Academic freedom is as nonexistent as journalistic objectivity. Just ask any conservative student who kept their mouth shut for their academic career to avoid bad grades. Not to mention Republican profs frozen out of opportunities.
nytimes.com/2025/05/12/fas… via @NYTimes Just when you thought we had reached peak stupid… The NY Times finds a way to lower the bar even further.
The esteemed Mr Peters Esq. ain’t wrong… although there appears to be a lack of black pudding on that plate. Get that breakfast down yer neck and head to our YouTube channel @PresidentsDailyBrief. You won’t regret these as life choices.
Might I recommend a proper full English breakfast and a listen to @MBCompanyMan's weekly PDB Situation Report? It's a perfect way to start the day whether one is storming castles in Warwick or teaching AI product management in Darby or London. open.spotify.com/episode/2XkW1j…
nytimes.com/2025/04/27/sty… via @NYTimes The NY Times… paying homage to the DNC’s talking point; “Look everyone, progressives have dudes too!” C’mon fellas, follow us, we got bros.
Hey… my eyes are up here buddy…
Both your shirts accentuate your man tits. Try linen.
The amazing @jackedupbrands team incl founder Don Mastrangelo stopped by Boise last week to set up their Power Rack Pro at our secret lair. The system is incredible, super solid & hits every muscle group. I have zero excuses for not getting my fat ass in tip top shape.
You’ve still got time to fire up the Sylvania, kick the dog off the recliner, mix up a batch of martinis and tune in to @Gutfeldfox… it’s informative, entertaining and won’t leave you with that gassy, bloated feeling. @greggutfeld
Well, John Oliver knows sports like I know the unification of general relativity with quantum mechanics. Neither of us has a f’n clue what we’re talking about. So, there’s that.
HBO’s John Oliver spent his entire show last night arguing that men who claim to be women don’t have a competitive advantage in sports. I honestly can’t believe this is a hill left wingers are dying on:
Cool. Now try this; come back to Mexico without passing thru customs & without your passport, visa, ID or credit cards. Find the Mexican police & tell them you want asylum. Ask for a plane ticket to Mexico City, a work permit, benefits & a place to stay. Let us know how it goes.
“I’ve been in Mexico for a week. Not once has anyone told me to speak Spanish or go back to my own country.”