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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.

60 Minutes Set to Add Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips

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The additions follow significant turnover that created an immediate need for new on-air talent. Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Sharyn Alfonsi were fired from the program, while Anderson Cooper declined to renew his contract.

2026 Marconi Radio Awards Finalists Announced by NAB

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The winners will be revealed on Tuesday, October 20th, during a dinner program at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

John Fredericks Media Network Buys WAKM-AM

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John Fredericks Media Network is expanding again. WAKM-AM in Franklin, Tennessee, is joining its growing portfolio. What We Know: John Fredericks Media Network has reached...

Rachel Maddow to Lead MS NOW’s Primary Election Coverage

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Maddow will be joined throughout the evening by Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele, and Lawrence O'Donnell.

Cumulus Media Wins Court Approval for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Extension

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The company now has until October 30th to file a reorganization plan and until December 29th to solicit acceptances.
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Strategic Solutions Research’s Hal Rood Explains What The Podcast Study 2026 Reveals

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“There definitely is a flashing yellow light for ad load. Now, is it a red alert yet? No, but we’re seeing the canary in the coal mine.”

Rock Radio Should Steal From Ash Dykes’ Congo Basin Stunt

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"Stunts don’t need to be death-defying — they can take place in the studio or at a client location instead of on a river full of killers."

Darien Southerland Built 101.1 The Pulse on Faith, Country, and Real Radio

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"Country music, Marjorie Taylor Greene, deer hunting, King James Bibles, and four-by-four pickup trucks. That's my avatar."

How News/Talk Hosts Can Spot Bad Midterm Election Polls Before Election Day

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This shouldn’t take much time and, in fact, might add to the on-air conversation. The host can give real reasons why some of the polls about your market’s midterms are good or bogus, beyond “How can Candidate X be ahead?” or “You can’t believe any of the polls.”