Pete Mundo

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Pete Mundo is a weekly columnist for Barrett Media, and the Vice President of News/Talk for Cumulus Media, while also hosting "Mundo in the Morning" and programming KCMO Talk Radio in Kansas City. Previously, he was a fill-in host nationally on FOX News Radio and CBS Sports Radio, while anchoring for WFAN, WCBS News Radio 880, and Bloomberg Radio. He’s also the owner of the Big 12-focused digital media outlet Heartland College Sports. To interact, find him on X @PeteMundo.

Behind the Scenes of Pete Mundo’s Radio Interview With President Trump

He nailed the delivery. Which, love him or not, you can’t deny: the ability to hold and capture an audience has been there for decades, and it’s part of how the President rose to power as the leader of the free world.

Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

Ryan Seacrest’s Top Host Contest Is Radio’s Oldest Idea Reborn

The reality is that podcasting, streaming, and digital audio have created incredible new opportunities for content creators. That's a good thing. There are far more paths into the business today than there were 20 years ago. But I also wonder how many people who enter competitions like this aren't even considering radio as a career.

AI Can’t Replace What News/Talk Radio Does Best

Over the past few years, we've heard a lot about what's next. What's next in audio, what's next in content creation, what's next in...

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Behind the Scenes of Pete Mundo’s Radio Interview With President Trump

He nailed the delivery. Which, love him or not, you can’t deny: the ability to hold and capture an audience has been there for decades, and it’s part of how the President rose to power as the leader of the free world.

The Golics Shows How ESPN Can Make Radio Content Work Well on Television

"There is a certain charm to this father-son combination. It brings a warm, family feel to the program."

If Political Attack Ads Were Country Songs

"Instead of an ominous narrator warning that a state representative skipped 80% of legislative roll calls, add a weeping fiddle and a driving kick drum."

What the Midterm Election Results Mean for News/Talk Radio Hosts and Programmers

I’ve been on the record for a long time saying you shouldn’t go all Trump, all the time anymore. However, the results show something deeper that deserves analysis.