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.

Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes: What News/Talk Radio Is Missing

Conservative radio hosts got this one wrong. They had an opportunity to engage seriously with a story about media ownership, editorial independence, and professional standards. Instead, they defaulted to the easier narrative.

CBS News Fires Scott Pelley After Outburst at New 60 Minutes Executive Producer

Longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lashed out at new 60 Minutes Executive Producer Nick Bilton during a Monday meeting. Now, he's out at...

Clay Travis: Political Newcomers Don’t Understand How Important Our Radio Show Is

"I think that's true for a lot of people that maybe are non-traditional in the political universe. I understand it, because it's challenging."

Fox News Leads Competitors on YouTube in May

The network has earned the top spot in YouTube views in each of the first five months of 2026.

Former CBS News Staffers Pen Letter to Paramount Skydance Urging Editorial Independence

"What is at stake is not just the future of the most important and enduring television journalism program in this country, but the future of free and independent press in America.”

Breaking

Dan Patrick: Pat McAfee Too Big Of A Personality For Monday Night Football Booth

"There would be some trepidation there, and I think McAfee has said he's not interested in doing Monday Night Football. But who knows with ESPN."

CNBC Expands Jim Cramer Investing Club With New Premium Subscription

“Jim is a singular talent, and the success of the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer gives us a strong foundation to build on."

Nielsen: 57% of Election Night Coverage Viewed on Broadcast TV

A total of 31.2 million viewers watched midterm Election Night coverage across 13 networks on Tuesday, according to Nielsen.

FOX Corporation Completes $22 Billion Acquisition Of Roku

"Beginning today, our top priority for the combined company is to continue to relentlessly serve audiences and partners, while reinforcing the openness and choice that is the essence of the Roku platform."