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.

The Interview: The Dom Giordano Show on 1210 WPHT

In a time when many news/talk radio hosts are skipping interviews in exchange for more monologue time, Dom Giordano still fills up his show regularly with local newsmakers.

Ratings Roundup: Meet the Press Bests Rivals with Donald Trump Interview, NBC Nightly News Sees Ratings Uptick

Meet the Press saw its largest audience since Kristen Welker began hosting the show with its interview with Donald Trump on Sunday.

The Watch: ‘Finnerty’ with Newsmax Host Rob Finnerty

In recent weeks, Finnerty has bested competition from CNN in the ratings, despite only being in the timeslot for less than two months. So does the product match the hype? Let's find out.

News/Talk Radio Has a ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’ Problem

Say what you mean. Mean what you say. If you don't do that, you're failing your audience.

Why Gordon Borrell Believes 2024 Was an On-Ramp for Local Advertisers Heading Into 2025

"I think 2024 was a big setup for what may be a banner year for advertising, at least on the local side and I'm sure the national as well."

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