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.

Is Cable News in the Middle of a Renaissance or On Life Support?

Despite being weeks removed from "the podcast election", this week proves cable news is still a major player.

WWL Radio Host Scoot Paisant Won’t Stop Speaking His Mind Even in the Face of Death Threats

"I know that there are people that tune in every day to hate me. I don't like that. I didn't get into this business knowing there's a group of people that hate me."

Brian Wilson Was Only Supposed to Be at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN for a Few Weeks, Now He’s Retiring 6 Years Later

"I just think it's the right time to contemplate once again what semi-retirement is going to be like and and sort of step back a little bit."

Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?

The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.

For Joe Pags, The Show Must Go On After Exit From 1200 WOAI and iHeartMedia San Antonio

"I understand that this company is simply reorganizing and I was part of that. So I hold no bad feelings. I actually hold nothing but positive feelings about the company."

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