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.

Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes: What News/Talk Radio Is Missing

Conservative radio hosts got this one wrong. They had an opportunity to engage seriously with a story about media ownership, editorial independence, and professional standards. Instead, they defaulted to the easier narrative.

CBS News Fires Scott Pelley After Outburst at New 60 Minutes Executive Producer

Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lashed out at new 60 Minutes Executive Producer Nick Bilton during a Monday meeting. Now, he's out at...

Clay Travis: Political Newcomers Don’t Understand How Important Our Radio Show Is

"I think that's true for a lot of people that maybe are non-traditional in the political universe. I understand it, because it's challenging."

Fox News Leads Competitors on YouTube in May

The network has earned the top spot in YouTube views in each of the first five months of 2026.

Former CBS News Staffers Pen Letter to Paramount Skydance Urging Editorial Independence

"What is at stake is not just the future of the most important and enduring television journalism program in this country, but the future of free and independent press in America.”

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Red Apple Media Elevates Lee Harris to Senior Vice President of News and Programming

"Lee is a game-changing talent. His ability to build winning content, lead high-performing teams, and understand what audiences want is second to none."

Brendan Sorsby’s Agent Blasts Media Reaction To Legal Decision Of Suspension Over Ineligibility

"Everybody loves to have an opinion. I'm so tired of watching people get on TV and blab their mouth when they have no idea what they're talking about."

Fox News Digital Outpaces CNN, NBC News, ABC News During May

On YouTube, Fox News recorded 338.8 million video views.

Paramount+ Reportedly Quadruples Download Rates For UFC Freedom 250 Event

"I just got off the phone with David Ellison [Founder and CEO of Skydance Media]. He's going crazy. Out of the gates from the first fight, the fight exceeded all their expectations."