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.

Salem Media CEO David Santrella Reflects on Going Private, Charlie Kirk, and the AM Radio Act

"They wanted someone who'd share the same passions they had when they founded it. It's been a conversation for the last 10 years of my time with Salem. It was always about who will succeed us. Who will have that same level of passion for our formats and our mission? I think it was providential that they found WaterStone. They're very much in that same camp."

The First AI Co-Host on News/Talk Radio Will Reap Massive Rewards

Make no mistake about it: this is on the horizon. You can pretend it won't happen, but it will. Right now, the only thing stopping companies is quality. The technology isn't good enough. Yet. But that's changing fast.

Sid Rosenberg: Fox News Banned Me, So I Told Donald Trump

"I don't want to get into it, but President Trump knows a lot of stuff about me. That's all I'm going to say."

NewsNation to Air Michigan Senate Debate Between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed

WOOD-TV will host the event from its Grand Rapids studios, where Rogers and El-Sayed will meet for the first scheduled debate of their general election campaign.

Northwest Newsradio Shuffles Lineup, Adds The Ramsey Show in Middays

Midday anchor Scott Carty will move to afternoon drive and pair with Aaron Wright in the daypart.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”