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.

Does Your News/Talk Radio Station Have a Severe Weather Plan in Place?

It’s never too late to reevaluate that plan and ensure your station is fully equipped to provide the listening audience with the best coverage possible. 

Reevaluating the Relationship Between the Donald Trump Trial and News/Talk Radio

The Trump Derangement Syndrome folks care, and those rocking MAGA hats care, but the majority of the population is not nearly as interested as the news media makes this out to be. 

News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Remember It’s Ok to Act Your Age

This same strategy can apply to a story that may pre-date your time in the market where you’re hosting your show. Study up, but lean on those who know.

Sometimes in News/Talk Radio, It’s Better To Be Lucky Than Good

Everything can be content. And doing it in a way that's natural, not braggadocious, relatable, and fun for the audience is a fine line to walk, but an important one to try and achieve

News/Talk Radio Can Cover Stories in Ways Sports Can Only Wish For

While there’s no doubt media has become very niche in its approach in super-serving very segmented audiences, local radio can still win by having trusted, informed, and well-versed hosts...

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"Lee is a game-changing talent. His ability to build winning content, lead high-performing teams, and understand what audiences want is second to none."

Brendan Sorsby’s Agent Blasts Media Reaction To Legal Decision Of Suspension Over Ineligibility

"Everybody loves to have an opinion. I'm so tired of watching people get on TV and blab their mouth when they have no idea what they're talking about."

Fox News Digital Outpaces CNN, NBC News, ABC News During May

On YouTube, Fox News recorded 338.8 million video views.

Paramount+ Reportedly Quadruples Download Rates For UFC Freedom 250 Event

"I just got off the phone with David Ellison [Founder and CEO of Skydance Media]. He's going crazy. Out of the gates from the first fight, the fight exceeded all their expectations."