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.

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How News/Talk Radio PDs Would Handle President Donald Trump Calling Out Their Talent

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Why a News/Talk Radio Fill-In Host’s Job Isn’t to Sound Like the Regular Host

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ESPN Officially Adds Jason Kidd, Jeremy Lin as Analysts for the NBA Season

"ESPN is leaning on star power as it marks 25 years of NBA coverage."

CBS News Faces $20 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Teen’s Arrest

The teenager alleges that CBS News falsely linked him to the vandalism incident, damaging his reputation.

Troy Aikman Plans To Be A Free Agent Following Super Bowl With ESPN

"I’m looking forward to whatever the rest of this season does hold and the Super Bowl and all that and where my next landing spot may be."

Doug Gottlieb Hangs Up On FOX Sports Radio’s Rob Parker Following Request For An Apology

"What you just done is the part that I missed the least of broadcasting. What you just did was bullcrap. I did not say players don't matter."