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 Paul Rieckhoff is Betting on the Middle with His ‘Independent Americans’ Podcast

"There’s an aspiration for what we’re building. We want to be for independents what Pod Save America was for liberals or what Shapiro has been for the right."

Why Chris Plante Focusing on News/Talk Radio Should Be Viewed as a Big Win

I don't know about you, but I don't want to look around the news/talk radio landscape and keep thinking "It's clear that person would rather be on TV."

2 Lessons the Dr. Pepper Jingle Can Teach News/Talk Radio Pros

Dr. Pepper is a billion-dollar brand. And yet, no one is too big to benefit from being liked.

Jesse Watters Shouldn’t Change a Thing About How He Treats Jessica Tarlov on The Five on FOX News

The entire appeal of The Five is rooted in tension. The show is not a polite seminar.

How Bruce St. James and Larry Gaydos Created a Megaphone For KTAR News 92.3 FM Listeners

"We like to think we're standing up for the little people. We're standing up for people that can't stand up for themselves. I'm really proud of that. It really makes me feel like more than a radio 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

"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."