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.

The Harsh Truth About News/Talk Radio As 2026 Approaches

As the national political landscape gets saturated with content on YouTube, podcasts, and elsewhere, local stations won’t be able to win by trying to compete exclusively in that lane.

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.

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Why Fox News’ Ratings Slump Isn’t the Warning Sign Everyone Thinks

People are tired, man. And oftentimes, the most likely answer is the correct one.

FOX Sports Turned World Series Pregame Coverage Into a Championship Performance

"In a broadcast where every detail mattered, FOX’s production staff delivered a performance worthy of the game's biggest stage."

Major League Baseball Has a Problem, and the NFL Is Only Part of It

"Baseball can control whether there are baseball games to watch in 2027. If owners and players can't figure that out, they won't have to worry about the NFL stealing their audience."

Eutopia Credits Hard Work and New York Pride for SiriusXM Success

“Once you can rock the mic in a state where you can hardly pronounce any of the towns, but you still connect with the people, you feel like you can make it anywhere, especially where you’re from."