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 Fox News Dominating the TV Ratings Isn’t the Most Impressive Thing It Has Done in 2025

Fox News has done spectacularly well in the ratings. It's performing even better in a more important metric.

The Strategy WHIO Radio Used to Earn Both Local Hosts Marconi Radio Award Nominations

"When we plan anything here, the first thing we thank about is 'how do we help the community?'"

How Bruce Collins Manages Both WBAP and KLIF 570 For Cumulus Dallas

"We're real lively, and the pace is fast-paced, and it's been a top 40 delivery as far as the news stories and the talk topics. It's just real exciting radio."

What Podcast Ad Revenue Projections Mean for the Future of News Podcasts

News has always been one of the top podcast genres. Can it become one of the top revenue producing genres, too?

Is Clay Travis Really Going to Consider Leaving Everything He Built Behind?

Travis spent years building OutKick and his nationally syndicated radio show. With his contract ending, is he bluffing or serious?

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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."