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.

Is Megyn Kelly Really in the Same Category as Howard Stern and Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo for SiriusXM?

Kelly has built a digital media juggernaut. But is she on the level of Howard Stern, Mad Dog, and Alex Cooper?

An Open Letter to Bob Pittman and Other iHeartMedia Execs As Layoffs Hit…Again

I'd like to think that these are really difficult days for you. But, in reality, are they?

The One Sentence News/Talk Radio Hosts Shouldn’t Ever Be Afraid to Say

It's only three words. But those three words will build plenty of credibility and respect with your audience and everyone else you interact with.

Why Seattle Red 770 AM Was More Than A Decade in the Making

"I think any traditional radio brand that waits is probably waiting too long to understand that the evolution of what it is we do is not just a radio station."

Where Bari Weiss Can Step in and Help CBS News Immediately

CBS News isn't perfect. And neither is Weiss. But there's an area she can certainly make a difference.

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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

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