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.

Why The Time Was Right for Torrey Snow to Leave WBAL NewsRadio and Go Digital

"Once you get the broadcast bug, you just stay bitten by it. It never actually goes away."

Ratings Roundup: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Tops All of TV for 10th Straight Week

The nightly newscast actually averaged more viewers than the MLB All-Star Game, which was broadcast on FOX.

Which News/Talk Shows Were Snubbed By The Time Magazine 100 Best Podcasts of All Time List?

The Daily is obviously one of the best podcasts ever. But plenty of other news/talk shows deserve to be on the list, too.

Why Triton Digital Exec Sharon Taylor Thinks Podcasting Is Losing Sight of Its Audio Origins

"My message to the industry is, 'Hey, don’t forget that you’ve got a ton of people who love audio.'"

The End of ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Is Nothing to Cheer About, Even If You Can’t Stand Him

When a major broadcast network can't monetize one of its flagship programs anymore, we’ve got a much deeper issue than partisan fatigue.

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97.5 The Fanatic Rebrands Following LeBron James Arrival As ‘97.5 LeBron: Home of King James’

"From the first show this morning through the final segment tonight, we're bringing fans everything they need to know about one of the biggest stories in NBA history."

Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Until After Trial

"Twelve states, led by California, secured a temporary restraining order this week that blocks the deal for 28 days."

Tony Romo Arrested For Operating While Intoxicated In Milwaukee

"Officers booked him for first-offense OWI, then released him. Romo joined CBS as a color commentator after retiring in 2017."

Brian Kilmeade: I’m Done With White House Correspondents Dinner

" To go out to Washington, blow a weekend, and go out there? Not doing it. I don't actually think many people are going."