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.

News/Talk Needs to Work With, Not For, the Sales Department

There’s always that fine line between helping the bottom line and doing what’s in the best interests of the station, and ultimately the listener.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Be All Doom And Gloom All The Time

The overwhelming majority of listeners are never going to be upset when you share important life moments with them. It makes you more relatable as a personality...

Should You Pay For News/Talk Radio Guests?

If adding targeted, interesting, appointment-listening guests to your station can make a sizable impact on your ratings.

News/Talk Radio Doesn’t Have to Be All Politics All The Time

I don’t know about you, but in real life, I like talking with people who are able to talk about multiple topics and issues, and have a wide range of interests.

The Latest Example of How to Not Produce a Debate

If there is a blueprint on how not to put on a debate, it was Wednesday evening.

Breaking

Netflix Reportedly Not Streaming Upcoming Jake Paul Return With MVP Promotions

"Two of Paul’s last three fights aired on Netflix. His Mike Tyson bout drew 108 million viewers, while the Joshua fight drew 33 million."

Supreme Court to Consider Nielsen Appeal in Cumulus Antitrust Case

The Supreme Court scheduled Nielsen's petition for a November 13 conference, when justices will consider hearing its antitrust dispute with Cumulus Media.

Hubbard Taps Kris Valentine to Lead Alexandria and Wadena Radio Stations

“I’m incredibly excited to return to Hubbard and take on the General Manager role for Alexandria and Wadena."

New iHeartRadio Lite Mode Simplifies Listening on iPhone and Android

"This new ability to toggle between full functionality and Lite Mode, which has just the essentials, gives them the opportunity to make every experience the right one for them.”