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.

What’s Next for Worldwide News Network After Lee Harris’ Exit?

Lee Harris is out at Worldwide News Network, and the fledgling network now faces its first real test of leadership stability. Barrett Media broke...

The Voices Speak: Why Voiceover Artists Aren’t Totally Threatened By the Rise of AI

"Technology is cool. But being a human is so much cooler. People feel connection. We all understand the financial impacts of AI, but the legal aspects are starting to catch up."

KIRO Newsradio, 830 WCCO, KNX News, KYW Newsradio Win National Edward R. Murrow Awards

CBS News Radio also captured Overall Excellence and Newscast honors, even though the network ended its radio operation earlier this year.

Salem Media Reports 15% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

It is unknown if this is Salem's final earnings report as a public company.

Sid Rosenberg: Curtis Sliwa Should Retire After ‘Drubbing’ in New York Radio Ratings

"I beat Curtis by six points in the demo. Six points! He should retire today."

Breaking

Howard Stern Bringing SiriusXM Show to HBO Max Next Month

“As the ‘King of All Media,’ I am honored to bring my SiriusXM show to HBO Max, and through HBO Max to worldwide distribution."

Clay Travis Adds Bet The Board Podcast To Sport & State With Three-Year Agreement

"They are bringing back their Bet The Board podcast sponsored by Hard Rock Bet. You're all welcome. Sincerely, Clay Travis, aka the best GM in sports."

Dolly Parton Streaming Surges 2,458% Following Death Tuesday

"Streaming spikes following celebrity deaths typically fade quickly"

Pittsburgh Steelers Add Willie Colon, Vince Williams To Daily Audio Network Lineup

"iHeart’s over-the-air footprint — which stretches beyond southwestern Pennsylvania — combined with our collective multiplatform digital audio approach - delivers over a thousand hours of Steelers audio content to our fans throughout the world on a year-round basis."