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 a CBS Evening News Producer Calling Out the Direction of the Network is Great For Bari Weiss

Change is hard for some folks. They're often going to be the most vocal about it. But if change is Weiss' goal, that's an undeniable good thing.

Is a Podcast on Netflix Still a ‘Podcast’?

When creators design episodes to be watched first, clipped second, and listened to last, the hierarchy is obvious.

How 700 WLW’s Bill Cunningham Has Stayed On Top For More Than 40 Years

"I hate to say this, but I’m as energized now as I was in 1983."

What The Turning Point USA Halftime Show Can Teach News/Talk Radio About Relevance and Disruption

If you tell people something is going to be big, great, and important, they're likely to think that it's going to be big, great, and important.

Why Chris Merrill Couldn’t Say No to A New Midday Show at KFI-AM 640

"Anytime KFI calls, it's the right time."

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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."