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 the Latest Expansion for Fox News is a Safe and Smart Bet

Politics can be hot one year and cold the next. Faith, family, and lifestyle content stay relevant every year. FOX Corp. understands that difference.

Why McGraw Milhaven Couldn’t Say No to Taking Over ‘America at Night’

"It's an opportunity of a lifetime. It's an honor of a lifetime to be able to do this, as a radio guy."

Why Didn’t Anyone Stand Up For Mary Bruce As President Trump Attacked Her?

You can’t claim to be the watchdogs of democracy when you bark only when it’s convenient.

There’s an NFL-Style Social Media Strategy Every News Media Brand Should Embrace

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How Daily Caller’s Amber Duke Wades the Waters of Straight News Journalism Mixed with Political Commentary

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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."

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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.

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