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 Can’t Be Bullied By The Trump White House When It Comes to Stephen Miller

When you help normalize a political brand built on grievance and intimidation, you shouldn’t be shocked when it turns those tactics on you.

The Uphill Battle Tony Dokoupil Will Take with CBS Evening News

It's a long way to the top. But there's an alternate strategy CBS Evening News could use with Tony Dokoupil to get there.

How 830 WCCO Morning Host Vineeta Sawkar Put Her Own Stamp on a Legendary Timeslot

"It's not Dave Lee's show anymore. It has my stamp and my personality on it, and I love all of the different aspects of it."

How NBC Nightly News Found Stability With Tom Llamas at the Desk and Matt Frucci in the Control Room

"He's involved in every decision we make. He really wants to make sure we are putting on the best broadcast possible for our audience."

Megyn Kelly Was Right to Walk Away from the Golden Globes Best Podcast Farce

If securing a nomination means engaging in social events, press rounds, and foot-kissing rituals designed to curry favor with an elite few, it begs the question: is it still an award for achievement or merely an accolade for networking?

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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."