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.

One Way Conservative Radio Can Open the Tent to the Other Side

This isn't a new trick. But hearing it this past week was a good reminder of how powerful of a tool it can be.

Which Cable News Network Will Be the First to Follow Glenn Beck’s Lead and Create AI Programming?

AI on-air is coming. The only real questions are who blinks first, how audiences react, and whether anyone even cares.

Why Fox News Ratings Rising in 2025 Should Be Cause for Concern at CNN and MS NOW

Fox News saw a 16% ratings increase...in a year after a presidential election. That means any ratings fight in 2026 is likely over before it begins.

With Megyn Kelly, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin, and Candace Owens Feuding, News/Talk Radio Hosts Share Their Thoughts

"Everyone doing it has become captured by Twitter. And the conversations on Twitter, I think, are poisoning a lot of conversative media."

What the Podtrac Podcast Rankings Should Tell the News Media About What Consumers Are After

There's a common theme that isn't hard to pick up on when you really look at the results.

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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."