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.

Gary McNamara and Eric Harley Reflect on 20 Years of Red Eye Radio

"When we walk out at 5 AM -- after five hours -- you'd think we'd be dragging. But we're just having the most fun and laughing. That's why we continue to do it."

The Watch: The Record with Greta Van Susteren, Newsmax

Few have been around the cable new world quite like Greta Van Susteren. Let's check in and see what her show on Newsmax looks like.

The Death of Hulk Hogan Proved News/Talk Radio Can Be More Than Just Politics

For someone who has pounded the table saying news/talk radio needs to be more than just politics, I was proud of the industry's reaction to the death of Hulk Hogan.

Why The Time Was Right for Torrey Snow to Leave WBAL NewsRadio and Go Digital

"Once you get the broadcast bug, you just stay bitten by it. It never actually goes away."

Ratings Roundup: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Tops All of TV for 10th Straight Week

The nightly newscast actually averaged more viewers than the MLB All-Star Game, which was broadcast on FOX.

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ESPN Analyst Vincent Goodwill Claims He Received Death Threats Following Participation Trophy Commentary

"I thought it was just something funny. I didn't think people would take it so damn literally, but sarcasm goes over people's heads, literacy is at an all-time low."

ESPN NFL Analyst Matt Miller Recovering From Serious Car Accident

"I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class."

Dustin Haze Monroe Exits APD Role at iHeart Z107.7 St. Louis

"Z107.7 now faces a gap in both its programming leadership and afternoon daypart"

iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."