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 2026 Must Be the Year Radio Fully Embraces On-Demand Listening

This may be the most important time in the history of podcasts to let your listeners know they can find you on any podcast platform.

How News/Talk Radio Can Win With Simplicity This Holiday Season

You’re not the music station that flipped to Christmas music through 11:59 p.m. on December 25. Stay in your lane, and don’t get too cute with it.

AM Radio Still Matters — It’s Time for Congress and Carmakers to Act Like It

It’s been nearly three years since the discussion began, and despite this being one of the few areas with bipartisan support, there has still been little movement on the bill.

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.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”