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.

Why Winners vs Losers in Government Shutdown Shouldn’t Be News/Talk Radio’s Biggest Takeaway

As a format, one of the things we need to continue to work on is making the content more digestible for a wider audience, while still sticking to who and what we are.

What Election Results for Curtis Sliwa, John Reid, and Bill Spadea Mean For the Future of the Media to Politician Pipeline

I expect a political landscape that will include even more media personalities in the years to come.

Radio Isn’t Dead — It’s Just Bad at Bragging About It

Young people are looking for compelling talk content, and while they’re likely to find it on a podcast, the fact that they want it suggests radio has a chance to compete.

Why News/Talk Radio Stations Should Embrace the Cable News Town Hall Model

As we head into the home stretch of 2025, with vacations, busy schedules, and more on the horizon, look for opportunities like this as benchmarks for 2026.

Has SiriusXM Set a New Standard for the Radio Industry by Building Around Megyn Kelly?

Do radio station call letters mean anything to anyone under the age of 45 anymore? While we need them for legal IDs, do we need names like Q97?

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."