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.

Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock Brought Breath of Fresh Air to News/Talk

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock was a fun, easy-to-understand, and universally debatable topic that didn’t fall along with any type of partisan political lines.

Local Market Hosts Need to Be Themselves

Our goal on the local level is the same. Be interesting. Entertain. Be authentic.

Radio Should Follow TV and Create Exclusive, Paid Streaming Services

So while radio isn’t necessarily needing to replace a revenue stream like TV, there’s never harm in adding a new one.

Big Tech Allows for Talented People to Get Around Gatekeepers of Media

As the media landscape continues to rapidly change, what if that platform you’re looking for is, well… you?

Turbulent Times for the United States Heading Into Midterm Elections

As Americans, we all should prefer a problem where most of the country is thriving, but that’s not where we find ourselves right now.

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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."