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 Piers Morgan Hiring Rashida Jones as CEO of His Media Company Says About His Future

There's really only one reason for Morgan to make this move.

Can CBS News Invigorate CBS Mornings With an Unconventional Approach?

The network is reportedly considering a revamp of its morning show with a radical new approach. But should this new approach actually be radical?

What Does the Future Hold for Cumulus Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

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Why Curtis Sliwa is Prepared to Go Head-to-Head with Sid Rosenberg on New 710 WOR Morning Show

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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

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