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.

From ‘Balls’ to Broadcast: Clay Travis Reflects on Media, Writing His New Book, and His Future

"If I were predicting for you now, I’d say I’m going to go hard for ten more years, and then I may retire and travel the world and be unreachable."

Was Joe Rogan Too Cool or Too Afraid to Try to Win the Golden Globes’ Best Podcast Award?

Even if he has the most popular podcast, he probably wasn't going to win the award. Would confronting that be too tall of a task?

How Ken Charles Prepared 95.5 WSB for a Winter Storm for the Ages

"We had daily 9:30 meetings that included my news director, our meteorologist, morning anchor, assistant program director, and honestly, anybody else who happened to be floating around who wanted to join."

Why the New Audacy Programming Structure is a Godsend For News/Talk Radio

We've all worked for a boss that was...overly invested...in our stations. This structure sure makes it seem like that will be cut.

Does the Program Director Role Have a Rosy Future in News/Talk Radio?

Is there already being a message sent that the role of Program Director doesn't really matter?

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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."