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.

Fox Business, CNBC Battle in Tight Ratings Race During 2nd Quarter

Fox Business' Varney & Co. and Kudlow ranked as the top two business programs.

830 WCCO News Anchor Steve Simpson Steps Away

"I’m just worn out and want to do something else."

MS NOW Sees Primetime Ratings Jump in June

Rachel Maddow's show was the top-rated program for MS NOW during the month.

Glenn Beck, Shannon Bream Imagine Interviewing the Founding Fathers

"I'd like to do an interview with Ben Franklin on that."

Chris Oliviero’s Risk-Taking Advice Is a Lesson for All of Radio

Taking a chance is almost always a good thing, even when it doesn't feel that way in the moment. So many people treat failure like the worst possible outcome.

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Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."

Jack White’s Board Game and the Lost Art of Creating Fans

"Are we developing fans, or just collecting streams?