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 Long Did It Take Buck Sexton, Guy Benson, and Chris Plante to Find Their Voice?

"I think I recognized right away, 'Wow. This is for me. This is perfect for me.'"

Ratings Roundup: MSNBC Sees Ratings Dip After Rachel Maddow Returns to Regular Schedule and Jen Psaki Begins New Show

The absence of Rachel Maddow in the MSNBC lineup was felt throughout the primetime schedule.

Why Gordon Borrell Believes the Local Advertising Market Remains Bullish for 2025 Despite Financial Uncertainty

"The year's gonna be ok. I really feel like it's gonna be fine. It's not gonna be down or dismal year."

The Watch: Chris Plante The Right Squad, Newsmax

The show from Plante looks like virtually nothing else on Newsmax.

Should News/Talk Radio Be a Pipeline to a Political Career?

In an ideal world, news/talk radio hosts would be so provocative and entertaining that running for public office would be out of the question, no?

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."