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.

How Valerie Geller Has Seen Creating Powerful Radio Change in the Past 30 Years

"The difference is we are no longer sitting on the mountain telling people what they are going to be listening to."

The Watch: The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN

Tapper often draws the ire of conservative media members. Is it warranted? I set out to find out by watching a recent episode of the show.

1130 WISN Host Dan O’Donnell is the Next Generation of News/Talk Talent in Milwaukee

"I try to approach my show like an attorney. I'm building a case for whatever it is that I'm trying to argue for and just provide the best, most logical argument that I can find."

The Interview: The Colin Dunlap Show on KDKA

Dunlap is a relative newcomer to the news/talk radio space. But how does a former newspaper writer handle on-air interviews?

Ratings Roundup: Will Cain More Than Doubles Key Demo Audience for Fox News With New Afternoon Show

Will Cain stepped into the timeslot previously occupied by Neal Cavuto, who departed the network late last year.

Breaking

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."