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.

Inside the Crowd React Media Study on AI Voices That Divided The Radio Industry

"Listeners clearly expressed that they expect radio to be built around authentic relationships between broadcasters and audiences."

Did CNN Call Scott Jennings a Liar Over His Mitch McConnell Comments?

There's a meaningful difference between a contributor's personal account and a network's verified reporting, and that distinction matters here.

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Can Move Content to YouTube If They Don’t Like FCC Regulations

"That doesn't violate any FCC rule or regulation. But Congress ultimately put these rules in place, and we've got to enforce them."

12 States Launch Lawsuit to Stop Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The states argue the merger would create a 27% share of the cable market by combining Warner Bros. and Paramount’s operations.

Cumulus Elevates John Lewis to Regional Vice President in West Florida

“John is a proven leader when it comes to building a positive culture with a foundation of measurable results."

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1040 WHO Adds Kelly Nash’s ‘NASHional Briefing’ to Daily Lineup

The move follows a controversy involving Henson that kept him off the air for approximately a month.

Katie Nolan: Pat McAfee Can’t Handle “Heat” Stemming From His Own Success

"The guy is winning in every sense of the word and yet is constantly acting like the world is attacking him baselessly."

MLB Network Reverses Course And Keeps Intentional Talk

"A source with knowledge of the situation tells Barrett Media that host Kevin Millar and others discussed the matter with several high ranking MLB officials at the World Series."

Phil Simms Believes Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Tension Will Be Difficult To “Backtrack” On

"I don't quite know why it got that bad, but it did. It's hard to backtrack when those things happen."