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.

Any Criticism of 60 Minutes for President Donald Trump Interview is Misguided

Even if he sued them, he's still the President.

How A Documentary Podcast on the History of CNN Actually Tells A Story About the Downturn of Legacy Media

"We feel like CNN's life story, in many ways, is a great object lesson to what has happened to modern media."

How the Podcast Industry Fell Into the Same Trap as TV and Radio

Part of what made podcasts special in their early days was how they broke free from the traditional interview mold.

The More Important Question For News/Talk Radio Leaders Searching For Tomorrow’s Stars

So many have been so preoccupied with finding the next batch of stars, they didn't tackle the more pressing matter.

What 3 News/Talk Radio PDs Who Aired The Charlie Kirk Show Would Like to See Replace It

"It's the most important window in the format. We have to be great there."

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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."