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.

2026 Midterms: What News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Know and Remember

As we get set for this silly, but oftentimes entertaining season, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Scott Jennings and the Reality of the 24/7 Personality-Driven Media Grind

While it might be admittedly scary to step away, for fear of missing stories or getting out of rhythm, it will be beneficial. The show will be there when you get back.

Click, Download, Decide: What News/Talk Radio Can Learn From On-Demand Audiences

At its very core, a listener scrolling through podcast episodes is making a direct choice, and you're now armed with clear data showing you what hundreds or thousands of your listeners prefer.

What News/Talk Radio Can Learn from FOX News’ Record-Breaking Run

Personality-driven content is a major reason for Fox's continued success.

Why News/Talk Radio Needs Its Own Old School vs. New School Debate

As has been written about and discussed plenty on Barrett Media and elsewhere this week regarding the sports radio wars between the "old school"...

Breaking

Sony Music Pursues Multibillion-Dollar Recognition Music Takeover

"The deal would primarily transfer publishing rights for iconic artists — including Justin Bieber, Neil Young, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers."

Warner Bros. Discovery Reports 1% Revenue Decline in 2026’s First Quarter

"Each segment of our business is demonstrably more nimble and better positioned for future success than when Warner Bros. Discovery was formed."

Elle Duncan to Craig Carton: Russini-Vrabel Story Doesn’t Define Women Broadcasters

“If you are chauvinistic enough to associate the actions of one and apply them to all women, and you were never going to take a woman seriously anyway on her job, you were always going to minimize why she got that role.”

Amy Howe Departs As FanDuel CEO

"After more than five unforgettable years, the time has come for me to step away from FanDuel and begin a new chapter."