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.

Why News/Talk Radio Needs to Embrace Localism More Than Ever Before

News/talk radio has been somewhat reliant on nationally syndicated shows. But that advantage could soon be going away. It's best to get ahead of losing that advantage sooner rather than later.

Gordon Borrell Believes in the Bevy of Options Available to Local Advertisers in 2024

"Advertisers are willing to experiment. They've got twice as many choices out there today."

Gary Hoffmann and Shannon Farren Are at the Perfect Spot on KFI AM-640

"I would drive my car into a bridge abutment if I had to drive into work every day knowing I was going to do four hours of politics."

What Does Norah O’Donnell Leaving CBS Evening News Mean for the Future of TV News?

It appears as if O'Donnell purposely sought out an exit from the anchor chair. What does that idea say about the importance of the network newscast in 2024?

How Erick Erickson Turned The Gathering Into a Must-See Event for Listeners

"We have people coming from 47 of 50 states. We have people from every one of my radio markets from around the country coming."

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