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.

Can News/Talk Radio Still Catch the Video Podcasting Boat Before It’s Too Late?

Big dollars and big deals are being inked in the video podcasting space. And yet, news/talk radio brands still largely don't have video strategies.

One Way Conservative Radio Can Open the Tent to the Other Side

This isn't a new trick. But hearing it this past week was a good reminder of how powerful of a tool it can be.

Which Cable News Network Will Be the First to Follow Glenn Beck’s Lead and Create AI Programming?

AI on-air is coming. The only real questions are who blinks first, how audiences react, and whether anyone even cares.

Why Fox News Ratings Rising in 2025 Should Be Cause for Concern at CNN and MS NOW

Fox News saw a 16% ratings increase...in a year after a presidential election. That means any ratings fight in 2026 is likely over before it begins.

With Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin, and Candace Owens Feuding, News/Talk Radio Hosts Share Their Thoughts

"Everyone doing it has become captured by Twitter. And the conversations on Twitter, I think, are poisoning a lot of conversative media."

Breaking

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.

Can AM/FM Radio Survive the Smartphone-Integrated Car Era?

This study should be yet another wake-up call for our industry.