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.

CNN’s Ratings Woes Don’t Tell the Whole Story About Its Relevance

Where CNN still separates itself -- and where it still matters -- is when the world flips upside down.

How Dave Ramsey Built One of America’s Most Successful Talk Radio Empires

"We're no longer lacking in confidence about what we're saying. The proof is there that what we're teaching works. We really are not up for arguing about this anymore."

Ratings Roundup: CNN Sees 40% Year-Over-Year Decline in July

The network finished the month with an average of 497,000 total viewers in primetime.

Why The MeidasTouch Podcast Deserves Credit

While a show like The Joe Rogan Experience has dominated the mainstream podcast discussion, The MeidasTouch Podcast is quietly becoming just as essential for a different kind of audience.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Still Prioritize Their Live Audiences in an On-Demand/Podcast World

The live radio show is -- and needs to be -- the flagship product. It feeds the podcast. Not the other way around.

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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."