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.

3 Questions Ahead of Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s Returns to ABC on Tuesday

There are legitimate questions about how this all plays out. But I don't know if we'll have answers until after tonight's return.

Did the Funeral of Charlie Kirk Deserve Full Cable News Coverage?

Kirk's funeral, for many, was Topic A on Sunday. But that didn't appear to be true for every cable network.

Why Coverage of the Charlie Kirk Funeral Was Vital to iHeartMedia News/Talk Stations

Numerous iHeartMedia news/talk stations aired live coverage of the funeral of Kirk.

Reactions to Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Disingenuous, Ignorant, Or Worse

When those conservative political commentators stated that free speech was under attack in the wake of Kirk's abhorrent murder. They were right. It is under attack. And we need to defend it at every turn.

Is a ‘Digital First’ Approach for Radio Companies Too Little Too Late?

"I wish it would have been a conversation 20 years ago, 10 years ago, and even five years ago, at least in more places than it actually was."

Breaking

Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."

Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Fox Business Network

“We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.”