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.

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Hope Santa Claus Brings the Format This Christmas

"I know we can’t get everything we ask for but at least we can dream."

Netflix and YouTube Are Proving We All Want What We Don’t Have

Neither company lacks strength where it already plays. That dominance, however, apparently no longer feels sufficient.

How News/Talk Radio Professionals Handle Replacing a Show After the Death of a Host

"I think that the succeeding host has to carry the legacy from the host before them."

Is 1130 WISN Host Jay Weber Right By Saying The Old Generation of Talk Radio is Over?

To understand the point Weber is making, you have to go back to what he’s referencing.

Howard Stern Has Signed His Last Contract with SiriusXM

There's just no way that he inks another deal three years from now, right?

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Linda Cohn, Craig Carton and Rob Parker Split Over Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future

"For ESPN, the situation creates an awkward backdrop for its first Super Bowl in February."

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.

National Lacrosse League Signs New Streaming Deal With FloSports Over ESPN

"Adding the league to the FloSports portfolio gives us the opportunity to launch a much-needed destination for the sport."

Sean Hannity Grills White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia on Lawyer Claims

"CNN, NewsNation and Megyn Kelly weighed in too on Zacharia's admission that she never passed the bar exam."