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.

The Watch: The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN

Tapper often draws the ire of conservative media members. Is it warranted? I set out to find out by watching a recent episode of the show.

1130 WISN Host Dan O’Donnell is the Next Generation of News/Talk Talent in Milwaukee

"I try to approach my show like an attorney. I'm building a case for whatever it is that I'm trying to argue for and just provide the best, most logical argument that I can find."

The Interview: The Colin Dunlap Show on KDKA

Dunlap is a relative newcomer to the news/talk radio space. But how does a former newspaper writer handle on-air interviews?

Ratings Roundup: Will Cain More Than Doubles Key Demo Audience for Fox News With New Afternoon Show

Will Cain stepped into the timeslot previously occupied by Neal Cavuto, who departed the network late last year.

The Watch: Elizabeth Vargas Reports on NewsNation

Elizabeth Vargas is a trailblazer. Is she still on top of her game in a new timeslot at NewsNation? Let's find out.

Breaking

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

92.5 WXTU’s Nicole Michalik Discusses Crossing Over From Pop to Country

"If vinyl records can have a sexy comeback so can radio."

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Holds a Radio Strategy Secret

Shark Week works because it's built, engineered, and marketed

New Game Lets Radio Pros Win the Ratings War

"The way that the game is developed, the FCC ownership regulations match the time. It gradually loosens to what we have today,"