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.

The One Problem with Tucker Carlson Perfecting the Art of Owning the Digital News Cycle

Few own attention on social media like Tucker Carlson. There's just one issue with that.

Why 570 KVI’s Ari Hoffman Sued the Washington State Legislature

"They have this ongoing thing with independent journalists, radio hosts, or anybody they don't like where they just say 'You're not a journalist. You're not a reporter.' They do this all the time."

Brendan Carr is Auditioning for a Conservative Cable News Job While Running the FCC

Carr isn't nearly as interested in running the FCC as he is in creating headlines and attention for himself.

What Vince Coglianese Has Learned After One Year of Hosting National Show with Westwood One

"I'm very happy to say we've succeeded at levels that even we didn't anticipate. It's been a total blast of a year."

Are Podcasters Creating Too Much Content?

Consistency is one of the golden rules of podcasting. Don't argue with that — it's true and it matters. But consistency means honoring the schedule you set, not chasing someone else's output pace.

Breaking

Dianna Russini Reportedly Planning Return To Sports Media “Sooner Than Later”

"Front Office Sports reported that Russini is already engaging in conversations about a return to sports media sooner than later."

Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."