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.

Conservative Media Must Avoid Its Own Trump Derangement Syndrome

Trump Derangement Syndrome can now be applied to those who obsess over this from a pro-Trump perspective every single day. We could also give this another name: "Trump Privilege".

The Only Path Forward For News Radio is Strong Personalities

Radio’s competitive advantage remains its people. And when it comes to personality, no format owns that right now more so than News/Talk

Telling The Audience What You Think They Want to Hear Won’t Help You Grow

"Calling out each candidate’s positives and negatives isn’t picking one over the other, it’s opining on the news of the day."

News Radio Should Celebrate Audio-First Decision From Ron DeSantis

As radio programmers, hosts, and salespeople, we should be doing cartwheels and leveraging this moment.

Despite Headlines, Future of AM Radio Can Still Be Bright

Those of us employed in AM radio should be actively working to keep relevant in a rapidly-changing media landscape anyway.

Breaking

Tom Corson Elevated to WMG Chief Operating Officer

"One of the most dynamic, respected, and effective executives in the music business."

Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."