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.

There’s A Right Way and Wrong Way for News/Talk to Handle September 11th

Every market will have these local connections and stories, some will just be harder to dig up than others. 

Breaking News Coverage Begins With Relationships

By trying to find unique and creative angles to get more involved in the community, we were able to luck our way into being at the center of a breaking news story.

Is the Current Debate Format the Best We Can Do?

It’s time to take a hard look at the process and rather than do what’s in the best interest for us in the media, do better for the American people.

Sports Media Found Itself in the Center of the Left vs Right Debate

As media fragmentation continues, alternate employment options are becoming more plentiful in some cases, especially for high-quality talent.

Chances of Cancel Culture All Too Familiar For News/Talk Hosts

It used to be angry “listeners” who might try to get hosts in the format suspended or fired. Factor in social media, and it’s a whole new world for people to try and use cancel culture against those they disagree with. 

Breaking

Adam Schefter, ESPN Approaching Multi-Year Contract Extension

Schefter's last ESPN contract was worth roughly $9 million annually.

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Our Podcast Strategy Runs Counter to Netflix

"Some other platforms are taking a more exclusive approach. We found that open distribution makes the most sense for creators."

iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

iHeartMedia has reached a Consent Decree with the FCC...

Ben Shapiro Pushes Back on Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Comments

"I've said repeatedly that Charlie and I weren't best friends. Maybe you were best friends with Charlie. Maybe not. I don’t know, nor do I care."