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.

CNN Elevates Brian Abel to Anchor/Correspondent

As part of his new duties with the network, he'll be based in Atlanta.

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"Lee is a game-changing talent. His ability to build winning content, lead high-performing teams, and understand what audiences want is second to none."

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The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show Added to AM 1100 The Flag

"The combination of our proven local talk programming and Clay and Buck will be unbeatable."

Former CBS News Radio Staffers Accept Final Edward R. Murrow Award Victory

Some held signs reading “Fired for Overall Excellence,” highlighting the contrast between the network’s industry recognition and its closure earlier this year.

Andrew McCutchen Joins SiriusXM MLB Network Radio As Postseason Analyst

"I love talking baseball almost as much as I love playing it."

Netflix Secures Rights To 2030 FIFA World Cup In Spain, Andorra

"With Spain set to host in 2030, we’re thrilled to bring every match to fans across Spain and Andorra on Netflix."