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.

UPDATED: iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."

Sean Hannity Addresses Medical Situation Following Questions About Appearance

"I appreciate all the concern and well wishes—including from members of the left-wing media."

Shawn Anderson Explains How WTOP Handles Non-Stop News

"Basically, from the time Joe Biden had that disastrous debate with Donald Trump two years ago this month until now, we haven't had a slow day, period."

Why News/Talk Radio Programmers Can’t Afford to Ignore Afternoon Drive

The data backs it up. The gap between afternoon and morning drive continues to narrow, and there's no reason to assume that trend reverses itself.

NewsNation Sets Schedule for America 250 Special Featuring Bill O’Reilly

NewsNation will celebrate America's 250th birthday with a new special featuring Bill O'Reilly. The network plans to air the one-hour program on July 2nd...

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SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and...

Pardon the Interruption Proves Success Can Be Earned by Not Chasing Trends

"After 25 years, Pardon the Interruption remains one of the strongest arguments in sports media that success doesn't always come from chasing every trend. Sometimes, it comes from knowing exactly who you are and having the discipline to stay that way."

Inside Mike Gallagher’s Surprise Tribute to Salem’s Phil Boyce

"We've sort of come full circle together. We've been through a lot of highs, a lot of lows, but we've just had a great ride together. He's one of the most important figures in my career."

Why ABC Is Right About the FCC’s Talk Radio Bias

The inconsistency isn't subtle, and it's not accidental either. It tracks almost perfectly with which side of the aisle benefits from each format's political leanings.