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.

60 Minutes Sees 9% Ratings Increase During 2025-2026 Season

Digitally, 60 Minutes saw 2.5 billion views across its major platforms. Views on TikTok rose 85% year-over-year.

Saying Farewell: The CBS News Radio Eulogy

Here's the hard truth: CBS News Radio didn't die of natural causes. It died of malpractice. A fundamental misunderstanding of its value — and its role in the greater media ecosystem — is what killed it.

Why Luis Segura Couldn’t Say No to 105.9 WMAL

"WMAL is the most influential news/talk radio station in the country. An opportunity to contribute here and with this amazing team is one that I could not pass up."

The Hill Finishes April as Most Visited Political News Site

April marks the seventh straight month The Hill has earned the top spot on the total visits list, according to Comscore.

Stephen Colbert Ends Run on CBS, The Late Show Thursday

"LateNighter.com reports that Colbert's final program will run 17 minutes long."

Breaking

Rachel Nichols Set To Host New Sports Illustrated Program ‘The Story’

"What I’m really looking forward to in this show is to be able to say here are some quick hits about what stories are about over a variety of sports."

NYPR CEO Christy Tanner Exits as Interim Team Steps In

NYPR Board of Trustees via press release-“The Board of Trustees thanks Christy for her contributions to NYPR and wishes her well"

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO 2027 Lineup Announced for January 16 at the Kia Forum

"Evanescence, The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, and Modest Mouse are among artists performing, and Billy Corgan will give a special performance."

The Daily Wire Releases Trailer for Ben Shapiro’s First Screenplay, Confession

"I couldn’t be more proud of this project and can’t wait for the audience to see it.”