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.

What The Turning Point USA Halftime Show Can Teach News/Talk Radio About Relevance and Disruption

If you tell people something is going to be big, great, and important, they're likely to think that it's going to be big, great, and important.

Why Chris Merrill Couldn’t Say No to A New Midday Show at KFI-AM 640

"Anytime KFI calls, it's the right time."

Do National News/Talk Radio Hosts Now Need a TV Companion for Career Success?

Is radio still enough to create career success and have a big enough audience to make it the most important medium for hosts today?

3 Reasons Why MS NOW’S Podcast Play is a Genius Move

Cable news has long ignored the future. This move by MS NOW shows at least someone is looking ahead.

Kaitlan Collins is the Latest Example of the Donald Trump Coverage Conundrum

There's not good way to handle the situation she was in. That's the point. And that's also the problem.

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Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."