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.

Why Tony Katz Believes News/Talk Radio Hosts Can’t Ignore What Happens on the Online Right

"It doesn't have to be the focus of the show, doesn't be the focus of your personality, doesn't have to be the focus of the audience, doesn't have to be a focus of your life. But don't ignore where millions of people are getting their news."

Can News/Talk Radio Still Catch the Video Podcasting Boat Before It’s Too Late?

Big dollars and big deals are being inked in the video podcasting space. And yet, news/talk radio brands still largely don't have video strategies.

One Way Conservative Radio Can Open the Tent to the Other Side

This isn't a new trick. But hearing it this past week was a good reminder of how powerful of a tool it can be.

Which Cable News Network Will Be the First to Follow Glenn Beck’s Lead and Create AI Programming?

AI on-air is coming. The only real questions are who blinks first, how audiences react, and whether anyone even cares.

Why Fox News Ratings Rising in 2025 Should Be Cause for Concern at CNN and MS NOW

Fox News saw a 16% ratings increase...in a year after a presidential election. That means any ratings fight in 2026 is likely over before it begins.

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."