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.

The Simple Way News/Talk Radio Can Earn Extra Exposure, and Extra Revenue, For Top Clients

Let’s never forget we are in the marketing business.

News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Embrace Topics From Every Avenue Possible

Bring your audience into the topic, set the scene, and make it relatable as you intertwine the cultural moment we find ourselves in 2024…

Kristi Noem Situation is a Perfect Chance for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Buck Stereotypes

When a public figure deserves to be dogged, don’t hold back. Inform, entertain, and let the chips fall where they may. 

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. 

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SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and...

Pardon the Interruption Proves Success Can Be Earned by Not Chasing Trends

"After 25 years, Pardon the Interruption remains one of the strongest arguments in sports media that success doesn't always come from chasing every trend. Sometimes, it comes from knowing exactly who you are and having the discipline to stay that way."

Inside Mike Gallagher’s Surprise Tribute to Salem’s Phil Boyce

"We've sort of come full circle together. We've been through a lot of highs, a lot of lows, but we've just had a great ride together. He's one of the most important figures in my career."

Why ABC Is Right About the FCC’s Talk Radio Bias

The inconsistency isn't subtle, and it's not accidental either. It tracks almost perfectly with which side of the aisle benefits from each format's political leanings.