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.

Why the Unlikely Pairing of Kristin Brey and Steve Scaffidi Works for 620 WTMJ

"It is an interesting pairing because I am a woman, I am a millennial, and I am liberal. He's the opposite of all three of those things."

CBS News Must Answer This One Question As It Approaches the Fork in the Road

CBS News can stay on the path that it's on -- and wish it hadn't -- or taken an opportunity to ponder this question.

The Watch: NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

For one final team before he relinquishes the role, let's check in on the most trusted man in television news.

For Nick Coffey, Moving to Mornings on 840 WHAS in Lousiville is A Dream Come True

Coffey will replace Tony Cruise -- who has worked at 840 WHAS since 1992 -- on Kentuckiana's Morning News.

The Interview: O’Connor & Company with Larry O’Connor, 105.9 WMAL

How does someone who does a radio show, a podcast, and a digital video show handle a strictly radio interview? Let's find out.

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John Kincade Opens Up About His Decision to Leave 97.5 The Fanatic

"I'm very fortunate to be alive and survived everything I've survived. What I want to do is enjoy my life every day. Part of that is doing things that I want to do on my terms."

Spotify Playlists, TikTok, and the Rise of Independent Music Curators

"There are people who take pride in discovery and treat their playlists almost like radio stations."

Bang Your Head: John Bush and the Timeless Power of Armored Saint

"We don't want to be just one of these bands from the '80s who put out new music so they can go out and do some touring."

The Dumbest Rule in News/Talk Radio — and Why Hosts Should Break It

The hosts who build real, lasting connections with their audiences aren't the ones who follow every internal directive without question.