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.

CNN Found A Match for Scott Jennings in ‘Politics Girl’ Podcaster Leigh McGowan

Jennings has always operated with a "My give a damn's busted" attitude on CNN. McGowan takes that same attitude to another level every time she's on the network.

Worries Over the FCC’s Plans to Enforce Equal Time Rules Are Much Ado About Nothing

There are plenty of reasons to think the FCC is incompetent. This isn't one of them.

How Rachel Cruze Is Helping Carry Dave Ramsey’s Message Into the Next Generation

"It’s such a gift to have multiple people carrying this message and even other messages, so it's not all on my shoulders."

Is YouTube Doing Enough to Combat ‘AI Slop’ And Keep the Playing Field Fair For Creators?

YouTube can’t say it’s actively combating AI slop while profiting from it in obvious ways.

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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."