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.

How Tony Katz Grew to the Top of the News/Talk Morning Show Rankings at 93 WIBC

"I got asked when I was leaving every day, every week. It was assumed that Indianapolis was a stepping stone and I never understood it ... I think people realize that there is so much you can do in a place where you're able to really plant your flag."

CNN’s Bet on ‘The Story Is with Elex Michaelson’ Already Paying Off with Nancy Guthrie Case

There's a whole big world outside of New York City and the Eastern Time Zone. Elex Michaelson's show is proof that there's still value in covering that.

Why a CBS Evening News Producer Calling Out the Direction of the Network is Great For Bari Weiss

Change is hard for some folks. They're often going to be the most vocal about it. But if change is Weiss' goal, that's an undeniable good thing.

Is a Podcast on Netflix Still a ‘Podcast’?

When creators design episodes to be watched first, clipped second, and listened to last, the hierarchy is obvious.

How 700 WLW’s Bill Cunningham Has Stayed On Top For More Than 40 Years

"I hate to say this, but I’m as energized now as I was in 1983."

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Why Podcasting Looks More Like Radio Than Ever in 2026

Putting out a consistent product on a daily, or at least weekly, basis is hard. It’s not digging ditches, but it’s also not what many celebrities expected when they cracked a mic for the first time to record their inaugural podcast episode.

Why 98 Rock’s Abe Kanan Believes in Live Radio

For a long time, having a one-person morning show...

How ESPN’s College Football Live Is Quietly Becoming One of Its Best Shows

"College Football Live might not have the profile of College GameDay, NFL Live or NBA Today, but it is among ESPN’s best-produced and best-directed programs."

The Listener Lens: Why Radio Must Put the Audience First

"I made up the term Listener Needs Analysis, but the core concept should be the absolute foundation of our entire business."