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.

How Salem Radio Network’s Mike Gallagher Has Seen Talk Radio Change During 40-Year Career

"There's such a constant that hasn't changed -- and I know it's cliche -- but content is everything."

The Major Problem with CBS Evening News’ New Strategy Under Tony Dokoupil

The nightly newscast wants to have a renewed emphasis on appealing to "average Americans." There's just one -- albeit gigantic -- problem with that.

What Are the 2026 New Year’s Resolutions For News/Talk Radio PD’s?

"Sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking it's always politics. That's not always the case."

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Hope Santa Claus Brings the Format This Christmas

"I know we can’t get everything we ask for but at least we can dream."

Netflix and YouTube Are Proving We All Want What We Don’t Have

Neither company lacks strength where it already plays. That dominance, however, apparently no longer feels sufficient.

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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."