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.

How Chris Stigall Went From a Card Table to National Syndication with Salem Radio Network

"I lost my job a few years ago in Philadelphia. I thought I was done, I thought I'd seen my best days, and my career was over. And God had other plans."

Why Rush Limbaugh is Responsible for the Current Conservative Media Civil War

Rush Limbaugh didn't start a fight. He ended one — for decades. And now that he's gone, everyone left standing wants to throw punches. Think...

How News/Talk Radio Can Use Kalshi and Polymarket to Make Content Decisions

This is just another available data set -- for free! -- that programmers and can hosts can use to inform their decisions.

How 93 WIBC Built a Younger Audience Without Losing Its Soul

"We bring a lot of entertainment, even in the places where it may not be thought of as an entertainment daypart."

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

Breaking

Dianna Russini Reportedly Planning Return To Sports Media “Sooner Than Later”

"Front Office Sports reported that Russini is already engaging in conversations about a return to sports media sooner than later."

Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."