Garrett Searight

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Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in local television. In addition to his work with Barrett Media, he is a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster. Reach out to him at Garrett@BarrettMedia.com.

Jesse Watters Shouldn’t Change a Thing About How He Treats Jessica Tarlov on The Five on FOX News

The entire appeal of The Five is rooted in tension. The show is not a polite seminar.

How Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos Created a Megaphone For KTAR News 92.3 FM Listeners

"We like to think we're standing up for the little people. We're standing up for people that can't stand up for themselves. I'm really proud of that. It really makes me feel like more than a radio show."

Tony Dokoupil Has Already Failed His Promise to Make CBS Evening News More ‘Transparent’ and ‘Accountable’ Than Walter Cronkite

Maybe it's an early rush to judgment, but it's hard to see how he can ever surpass the promises he set out before taking over the venerable newscast.

Why Rich Zeoli Decided to ‘Futureproof’ His Career by Leaving His Full-Time Radio Gig for a New Podcast

"I got the best of both worlds. I'm in the podcast universe as the industry is evolving, and I'm still on classic terrestrial talk radio, which is my true love."

Podcasters Shouldn’t Be Angry That Amy Poehler Won The Golden Globes Best Podcast Award

If podcasters view themselves as media disruptors, isn't it ironic they're upset that someone disrupting the space has been successful?

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97.5 The Fanatic’s Sean Brace Takes Issue With 94WIP Spike Eskin’s Lebron James Commentary on Social Media

"We're diehard Philadelphia sports fans. They are not. They suck. Screw them, dude. That is a negative vibe that they are putting out. It will be amplified, and it bothers the hell out of me."

Tino Cochino Radio Moves To Afternoons At 98.5 KLUC

Shawn Tempesta now hosts mornings, while Mikalah Gordon anchors middays.

Inside ESPN’s Bad Week: Leaks, Layoffs, and a PR Strategy Gone Wrong

"ESPN is exceptional in so many areas that when the company makes a rash of mistakes handling personnel matters it's surprising."

Why Facebook’s New Video Feed Matters for News Media Creators

If your newsroom or your channel walked away from that platform, now's a good time to reconsider.