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.

What News/Talk Radio Has to Do to Compete With Low Podcasting Spot Loads

If AM/FM radio wants to hold its ground, the programming has to earn every one of those extra ad minutes.

Lee Harris Exits 77 WABC, Worldwide News Network

Harris joined 77 WABC and Worldwide News Network in May to help launch the new audio news operation following the end of CBS News Radio.

Beasley Media Group Reports 9.6% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"We believe these initiatives are creating a stronger operating foundation and positioning the Company for more consistent financial performance over the long term.”

Clay Travis: Selling OutKick Didn’t Change My View of Business, It Reinforced It

"If you have this great fortune and you don't have to go to work, you don't have to do any more of what you are doing, and you still want to do it? Man, that's awesome."

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy Plots Lawsuit Over FCC Local TV Ownership Changes

"It doesn’t make any sense, other than you want to circumvent Congressional law.”

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WRVA Afternoon Host Jeff Katz Inks Contract Extension

Katz has spent 14 years at the Audacy station and brings 35 years of talk radio experience.

MS NOW Names Antonia Hylton Host of New Weekend Program

Hylton joined MS NOW in April 2025 as a reporter and co-anchor of The Weekend: Primetime. Now, her first solo anchoring role gives the network an opportunity to showcase her journalism across a larger platform.

Annie Agar Teams With Ja’Marr Chase For Chasing No 1 Podcast via Overtime

"I am so excited. This is probably the biggest and coolest thing I've done in my NFL career so far."

Barstool Sports’ Brandon Walker Defends Appearance on the Rich Eisen Show: “I Didn’t Know” Eisen Was With ESPN

"I never thought about it. I never considered it was ESPN, and didn't know it was ESPN until they tweeted the clip out. I had no idea Eisen was on ESPN, and was just on the Eisen show."