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.

How Much Did YouTube Banning COVID-19 Skeptics and 2020 Election Deniers Help Rumble?

When YouTube made certain conversations off-limits, Rumble stepped in and offered a place where those conversations could happen. Audiences followed.

Why Batya Ungar-Sargon Chose NewsNation For Her Cable News Home

"It is extremely important to me to be able to speak to people who agree with me as well as people who don’t."

What the NFL Can Teach News/Talk Radio Leaders About Backup Plans

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Celebrate your star, but don’t neglect the rest of your lineup.

Toast to 10: How Barrett Media Has Benefitted Media Researchers

"Having a brand that covers the external and internal trends that are impacting us is vital."

It’s Time for Tucker Carlson to Truly Consider Giving News/Talk Radio a Try

Carlson checks all of the boxes, and -- in my opinion -- could have a Rush Limbaugh-like effect on the format.

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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."