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.

MS NOW and MSNBC: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Rebrand

By shedding the traditional brand tie, MS NOW can finally lean into what it already is, and doesn't have to worry about what effect that might have on it's network counterpart.

What Salem Radio Host Mike Gallagher Hopes to Learn and Share at the 2025 BNM Summit

"I'm a student of the business. I really do study the industry and have tried to learn everything I can to be the best talk show host I can possibly be."

Brian Kilmeade Once Again Shows Why He’s the Work Horse of Fox News

Fox News has leaned on Kilmeade in similar ways before, but Friday crystallized why.

‘Reality Check with Ross Coulthart’ Proves Just How Wide the Lanes Can Be for Media Podcasts

It’s a sign of a program that understands its audience, its niche, and how to deliver on both.

Ratings Roundup: MSNBC Sees Uptick in Primetime and Key Demo During August’s First Week

The results represented a bounce back of sorts for the network.

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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."