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.

Ted Turner, CNN Founder and Media Mogul, Dies at 87

"He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN."

Larry O’Connor, Kevin Walling Joining Mark Halperin’s ‘The Morning Meeting’ as Permanent Co-Hosts

"We're super happy to be partnering with Kevin and Larry for the show going forward."

Disney Revenue From ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, Hits $10 Billion During 2026’s First Quarter

"Our creative and operational momentum drove strong quarterly results, and we continue to expect growth to accelerate in the second half of the fiscal year.”

101.5 Freedom-FM Comes to Fayetteville

“Freedom FM 101.5 is built to be a daily companion for listeners who care about what’s happening locally, nationally, and financially."

The Case for Regional Syndication: Why News/Talk Radio Should Consider An Alternative

When listeners want to feel informed, entertained, and engaged by talk that actually reflects their lives, their state, or their region, they're not exactly super served by someone broadcasting from a studio 2,000 miles away.

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WMMR Honors Late DJ Pierre Robert with 24-Hour Marathon

"WMMR gets it—radio's real power lives in the voices and personalities that shaped a city's culture."

Mike Ryan: ESPN Has Become a Full “Propaganda Arm” for the NFL, Media Rights Partners

"They are full on propaganda arm. They are financially incentivized to keep that shield clean. I do think that in depth reporting on the NFL that paints it potentially in a negative light won't be coming from ESPN anymore."

Luke Kuechly Reportedly Headed For Netflix NFL Booth As Analyst

"With Kuechly set for Canton induction August 8, Netflix is betting a fresh voice can anchor its NFL coverage going forward."

Rachel Maddow to Lead MS NOW’s Primary Election Coverage

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