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.

The Daily Wire and Premiere Networks Showed How Classy Competition Can Be After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The past week has shown that when the situation calls for it, even rivals can act like partners.

Toast to 10: News/Talk PDs Share How Barrett Media Helped the Format

"You share thoughts that others cannot. Early in my career I couldn’t wait to see the newest issue of Radio & Records. It connected the industry. You have created that vibe on the site."

Charlie Kirk Tragedy Shows News/Talk Radio Doesn’t Always Need a Playbook

Some might argue that every company needs a disaster plan. In theory, that sounds fine. In practice, though, there are situations so rare and so devastating that they fall outside the scope of reasonable preparation.

Fox News’ Will Cain Rose to the Occasion in Horrible Circumstances of the Charlie Kirk Tragedy

It is one thing to report tragedy. It is another to receive the phone call, read the bulletin, or have a producer whisper in your ear that your friend has just been killed.

After the Charlie Kirk Tragedy, Are News/Talk Radio Hosts Worried About Public Events?

"It will take some time before I'm ready to do a public-facing event, I'll say that."

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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.”

Face the Nation Tops Total Viewers in August Sunday Show Ratings

The Sunday public affairs programs continued to draw sizable audiences in August, with three shows clustered around 2.5 million total viewers.