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.

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...

News/Talk Radio Can Still Shine Despite Lack of Super Tuesday Competition

This will be a chance to focus on those and show your local chops while explaining to your audience why these races oftentimes matter even more than who is in the White House.

In News/Talk Radio, Sometimes It’s Ok to Break the Format

Sometimes, it's ok to skip a break or two if the content is so compelling that you know your listeners can't get enough.

Super Bowl Biggest Opportunity for News/Talk to Flip the Script

The Super Bowl remains the last television product Americans are guaranteed to watch together and then talk about the next morning around the water cooler.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”