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.

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.

Both CNN and Donald Trump Were Winners At Town Hall Event

When you unwrap all that the evening entailed, it’s completely fair for both sides to claim victory.

Tucker Carlson Broke the First Rule of Broadcasting

The reality is that microphone you’re next to can be picked up by you, or others around it, whether it’s broadcasting on the air or not. 

Options for Tucker Carlson Highlight Changing Media Landscape

The uncertainty and options Carlson has, should be a stark reminder to all of us that we are not simply in the “radio” industry, but rather the content-creation business.

AM Radio Needs Entire Industry Behind It For Survival Fight

The industry is still a powerful form of information, entertainment, and influence in local markets and on a national level.

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Keith Urban Goes Yacht Rock: What Radio Programmers Can Learn From Him

"Too many stations treat the summer months like a maintenance cycle"

Why Jaclyn DeAugustino Is An Emerging Star Hosting CBS Sports HQ Spotlight

"One of DeAugustino’s strengths as an interviewer is knowing when not to talk. She actually listens to what a guest is saying, reacts visually, and then follows up based on the previous answer. It might sound simple, but when done well, it is sports media high art."

FOX Sports Reportedly Keeping Score of ESPN’s FIFA World Cup Coverage Deserves A Giant Red Card

"If FOX Sports wants validation, it doesn't need to look any further than the numbers. Viewership is soaring, social engagement is exploding, and the World Cup is breaking through with American audiences in ways few could have imagined. That's the victory."

How Collette Turns Radio Talent Into Travel Ambassadors — and Revenue Drivers

"Travel demand is off the charts, and we don't see it slowing down."