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.

John Wordock Knows What the ‘Podcast Election’ Means for the Future of the Podcast Industry

"This is the official seal of approval for podcasting as a mass medium. I think this is also the signal of the rise of video podcasts and the rise of YouTube as a podcast platform."

The Joe Rogan Experience Interview with Donald Trump Isn’t a Pivotal Moment in the Radio vs. Podcast Battle

The reason so many people watched the conversation between Trump and Rogan might be the exact opposite of what you think it is.

93 WIBC Hosts Jason Hammer and Rob Kendall Expanding Horizons With Sports Betting Podcast

"It's a huge relief and a huge release, because nobody hates you for your opinion on if you're taking the Vikings -3.5 against the Bears. People aren't enraged about you. You don't get hate mail about it."

Erick Erickson Can Use Pre-Radio Career Experience to Explain 2024 Election to Growing Audience

"I can cover the minutiae of a presidential campaign in Georgia from the perspective of someone who's run campaigns or been a lawyer for a presidential campaign. The partisan schtick just isn't something I do."

The Lesson News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Take From Donald Trump’s McDonalds Stunt

Donald Trump understands this key aspect that many others don't, and should be a good reminder for news/talk radio hosts about relatability.

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Dana Perino: The Five Was Supposed to Be a Five-Week Show

"I didn’t really appreciate in television how important chemistry was until I got here."

The Breakfast Club Disputes Kaz’s Ratings Claim, Touts Dominant New York City Numbers

"For The Breakfast Club, it reinforces its standing as iHeartMedia’s morning anchor in the market."

Prime Video Continues Record Setting Viewership Pacing With Broncos vs Seahawks

"Through five games, Thursday Night Football averages 17.29 million viewers, up 9% from last year’s pace and 13% over 2025’s full season."

WTAX Program Director John LaTessa Dies

“Capitol Media Group was John’s family. We know what a huge Cardinals fan John was, and he LOVED working for us.”