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 Social Media Struggle News/Talk Radio Hosts Must Learn to Live With

Everyone has access to sharing their opinion on any topic at every moment of every day. That isn't always a good thing.

Why Fox News Isn’t Fearful of a Potential Move by CNN to the Right

I'm not saying a 30-year head start makes a brand indestructible. But it sure gives a heck of a leg up on the competition.

Why Military Operations in Iran Changes the Tone of Lou Penrose’s Show on 600 KOGO

"In San Diego, saber-rattling in the Gulf means our family members will be deployed. So we speak a whole different language."

Why CNN Employees Shouldn’t Rush to Judge a Paramount Deal

The idea that Trump-friendly billionaires could exert influence over coverage sets off alarms. But here’s the thing: CNN has already undergone massive change.

Why Sean Hannity Wanted to Branch Out and Do A New Fox News Podcast, How He Uses AI, and What Still Motivates Him

"I'm kind of looking at it like I'm beginning my radio career in as much as when I started, I was on a college station that nobody listened to. And I'm looking at it like starting a podcast and a channel that doesn't exist."

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."