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.

Scott Jennings Needs to Be the Future of CNN

CNN needs to do something drastically different to distinguish itself. Scott Jennings is the blueprint.

How Michael Berry, Chris Stigall, and Mike Gallagher Handle Contentious Interviews Like the Jake Tapper/Megyn Kelly Conversation

"I think it's only fair when someone comes on the air and you're prepared to hit very hard, you tell them that."

Ratings Roundup: CNN Hits New Primetime Low in 2025

The most recent week was an 11% decline from the previous week's primetime ratings.

Is The Joe Rogan Experience Not As Popular As Spotify Would Like You to Believe?

With Rogan falling off the top perch of the YouTube podcast rankings after one week, it has to mean one of three things.

How TJ Ritchie Was Motivated by Bill Handel, Rush Limbaugh, and Ben Shapiro to Leap into News/Talk Radio at WBT

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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."