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.

Where Megyn Kelly Was Right and Wrong in Her Defense of Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens

This distinction between people and ideas is crucial.

Is Owning a Cable News Network a Strength or a Weakness in 2025?

For major corporations, the optics of running a news operation can easily morph into a strategic headache. Just inject some truth serum into Disney CEO Bob Iger and I'd bet he'd tell you the same.

KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas Retires

Most recently, Eric Thomas has served as the morning news anchor at the all-news station, alongside Margie Shafer.

What New Jersey 101.5 Host Bill Spadea Learned About Talk Radio While Running For Governor

"You've got to be able to listen to what your audience is saying and then react and engage on the issues that are important to them."

ABC Created a Blueprint for Cable News to Follow in Handling the Jimmy Kimmel Situation

For better or worse, it's an attention economy. You have to use it as currency.

Breaking

97.5 The Fanatic Rebrands Following LeBron James Arrival As ‘97.5 LeBron: Home of King James’

"From the first show this morning through the final segment tonight, we're bringing fans everything they need to know about one of the biggest stories in NBA history."

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until After Trial

"Twelve states, led by California, secured a temporary restraining order this week that blocks the deal for 28 days."

Tony Romo Arrested For Operating While Intoxicated In Milwaukee

"Officers booked him for first-offense OWI, then released him. Romo joined CBS as a color commentator after retiring in 2017."

Brian Kilmeade: I’m Done With White House Correspondents Dinner

" To go out to Washington, blow a weekend, and go out there? Not doing it. I don't actually think many people are going."