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.

Ratings Roundup: Fox News Bests Broadcast Networks in Primetime During July’s First Week

The network saw higher audiences than NBC, CBS, and ABC during the week of June 30th.

The Downside of Relying Too Much on Nationally Syndicated Shows for Local News/Talk Radio Stations

Keep news/talk radio local. Because, sometimes, lives literally depend on it.

Silver Tribe Media’s Neal Carruth is Ready to Build Something Bigger

"One of the big draws for me at Silver Tribe was the ability to help clients with everything that I've learned over two decades plus in radio and podcasting."

Tucker Carlson Was Justified to Interview Iran’s President

Some act as if simply airing the thoughts of a foreign leader is “propaganda.” That’s an intellectually lazy position.

How WJR 760 Host Paul W. Smith Convinced Ford to Keep AM Radio in New Models

"I said 'This is self-serving, but I'm going to say it anyway: Can I get you to keep AM radios in your vehicles?'"

Breaking

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."