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.

News/Talk Radio Can’t Ignore Digital Video Any Longer

The industry is shifting. Or, depending on your viewpoint, has already shifted. The news/talk format can no longer pretend that this avenue doesn't exist.

The One Thing Sean Hannity Must Accomplish For New Fox News Podcast to Find Success

There’s no shortage of ways to get opinions from Sean Hannity, and that’s precisely the one thing this podcast can’t become if it wants to matter.

How Tony Katz Grew to the Top of the News/Talk Morning Show Rankings at 93 WIBC

"I got asked when I was leaving every day, every week. It was assumed that Indianapolis was a stepping stone and I never understood it ... I think people realize that there is so much you can do in a place where you're able to really plant your flag."

CNN’s Bet on ‘The Story Is with Elex Michaelson’ Already Paying Off with Nancy Guthrie Case

There's a whole big world outside of New York City and the Eastern Time Zone. Elex Michaelson's show is proof that there's still value in covering that.

Why a CBS Evening News Producer Calling Out the Direction of the Network is Great For Bari Weiss

Change is hard for some folks. They're often going to be the most vocal about it. But if change is Weiss' goal, that's an undeniable good thing.

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."