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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.

Scott Jennings Needs to Be the Future of CNN

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CNN needs to do something drastically different to distinguish itself. Scott Jennings is the blueprint.

How Michael Berry, Chris Stigall, and Mike Gallagher Handle Contentious Interviews Like the Jake Tapper/Megyn Kelly Conversation

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"I think it's only fair when someone comes on the air and you're prepared to hit very hard, you tell them that."

Ratings Roundup: CNN Hits New Primetime Low in 2025

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The most recent week was an 11% decline from the previous week's primetime ratings.

Is The Joe Rogan Experience Not As Popular As Spotify Would Like You to Believe?

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With Rogan falling off the top perch of the YouTube podcast rankings after one week, it has to mean one of three things.

How TJ Ritchie Was Motivated by Bill Handel, Rush Limbaugh, and Ben Shapiro to Leap into News/Talk Radio at WBT

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"I'd be tired of listening to music so I'd start listening to talk radio and just fell in love with it."
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John Kincade Opens Up About His Decision to Leave 97.5 The Fanatic

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"I'm very fortunate to be alive and survived everything I've survived. What I want to do is enjoy my life every day. Part of that is doing things that I want to do on my terms."

Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators

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"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

Bang Your Head: John Bush and the Timeless Power of Armored Saint

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"We don't want to be just one of these bands from the '80s who put out new music so they can go out and do some touring."

The Dumbest Rule in News/Talk Radio — and Why Hosts Should Break It

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The hosts who build real, lasting connections with their audiences aren't the ones who follow every internal directive without question.