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.

Can News/Talk Radio Create Its Own Version of the All Christmas Music Format Flip?

Some people love all Christmas all the time. Others despise it. That's not any different for regular news/talk radio programming, though.

Does MSNBC Want to Turn Over a New Leaf As Transition to MS NOW Takes Shape?

If this rebrand is supposed to signal renewal, it needs to actually feel new.

Fox News Deserves Praise for Creation of Charlie Kirk Legacy Award at Patriot Awards

The addition of the award, plus the idea to give the first honor to Kirk's widow, Erika, showed a ton of class.

Why Curtis Sliwa Is Taking Aim at 77 WABC

"I will not forgive. I will not forget. I'm old school. I'm old Testament. If I get back into the game, I'm coming right a WABC."

How Vince Coglianese Added On to the House that Dan Bongino Built

"I just want people to get to know me better with each passing day, because I really think we have massive, massive opportunities to have one of the biggest shows in whole country."

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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."