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.

Success of 77 WABC Should Be a Wakeup Call to Other News/Talk Radio Brands

The New York news/talk station isn't "all conservative, all the time." And it's led to a massive rejuvenation.

Can Cable News Copy the Pat McAfee/ESPN Model?

Daytime cable news has become a graveyard of modest expectations. That imbalance feels increasingly absurd.

After 28 Years With Glenn Beck, Stu Burguiere’s Departure Couldn’t Have Been Predicted

"It's been really mixed emotions. I'm very excited about this new thing and I'm excited to do it. And I feel invigorated to give something like that a try."

Cheering Arrest of Don Lemon Feels Like a Dangerous Game

There's not a less principled take than "I'm glad that person got arrested. I don't like them."

From ‘Balls’ to Broadcast: Clay Travis Reflects on Media, Writing His New Book, and His Future

"If I were predicting for you now, I’d say I’m going to go hard for ten more years, and then I may retire and travel the world and be unreachable."

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."