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.

Reflecting on Bob Iger’s Legacy As He Departs Disney

Some might say Bob Iger's legacy is "complicated." I disagree.

The One Problem with Tucker Carlson Perfecting the Art of Owning the Digital News Cycle

Few own attention on social media like Tucker Carlson. There's just one issue with that.

Why 570 KVI’s Ari Hoffman Sued the Washington State Legislature

"They have this ongoing thing with independent journalists, radio hosts, or anybody they don't like where they just say 'You're not a journalist. You're not a reporter.' They do this all the time."

Brendan Carr is Auditioning for a Conservative Cable News Job While Running the FCC

Carr isn't nearly as interested in running the FCC as he is in creating headlines and attention for himself.

What Vince Coglianese Has Learned After One Year of Hosting National Show with Westwood One

"I'm very happy to say we've succeeded at levels that even we didn't anticipate. It's been a total blast of a year."

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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."