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 News/Talk Radio — From the C-Suite to the Producer’s Booth — Should Lead the Push to Reverse TikTok Ban

If you like revenue, ratings, and relevance, TikTok is a tool, not a competitor, and not something to fear.

Radio Leaders Question Nielsen PPM Measurement Flaws in Midst of Los Angeles Wildfires

"People aren't going to grab their meter when they rush back into their homes to get their belongings in a situation like that."

How Erick Erickson Grew His National Profile While Staying Atop the Atlanta Radio Ratings with 95.5 WSB

"I'm still at a point where I can give everybody what they need."

The Interview: Bill Cunningham on 700 WLW

Dubbed as "The Great American," Cunningham has been known to ask tough questions of political leaders at the city, state, and national levels.

How an Unconvential Career Path Led Hena Doba to NewsNation

"I feel like I can handle anything because those kinds of risks taught me to be very flexible, and I think that's one of my strongest talents right now."

Breaking

CNN Hires Davis Winkie as National Security and Nuclear Threats Reporter

Winkie comes to CNN after covering the White House, nuclear threats, and national security for USA Today from Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

Mike Tirico Hints At Desire To Call His First Major League Baseball Game

"At some point, I'd love to get a couple innings in during my career."

Greg Street, Dallas McCade Among 2026 Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Inductees

"Local radio halls of fame deserve the same celebration as national honors"

Ben Shapiro Open to Appearing on The Jeremy Boreing Show

Boreing has admitted that he has not spoken to either since he left The Daily Wire more than a year ago