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.

Steve Jones Explains Why He Bought Skyview Networks

"This is about me believing in both Skyview and the industry. And really wanting to create the greatest opportunity that I can for my employees and also my business partners."

WLS-AM 890 Names Michael Garay as Operations Manager

He steps into the role vacated by Stephanie Tichenor's exit

CBS News Launching ‘Affordability in America’ Series

"The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil is in service to our viewers, and this series will help equip them with information to be able to navigate this challenging time."

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Should Expect Tough Enforcement From FCC to Continue

"We have rules requiring that broadcasters actually identify the needs of their local community and serve it. And we’re an FCC that is going to enforce those requirements.”

Ben Shapiro Confirms Extent of Daily Wire Layoffs

"I'm personally working to find other places of employment for as many of these people as I possibly can because everybody who we let go deserves a job somewhere else. They're great folks."

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Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."