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.

David Yadgaroff Inducted Into KYW Newsradio Hall of Fame

"He has been a tremendous advocate for KYW, its journalists and its role in this community. This honor is a fitting recognition of a career defined by leadership, mentorship and an unwavering belief in the power of local radio.”

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.

FOX, Roku Shareholders Approve $22 Billion Acquisition

The transaction would also position FOX as the country's third-largest media distributor, behind YouTube and the newly combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Scott Pelley: Bari Weiss Leading CBS News a ‘Terrible Idea’

"It’s not any fault of hers. She just hasn’t done it."

Mark Thompson: CNN Won’t Back Down in Trump White House Lawsuit

"No matter how many court cases, investigations, court appearances, and all the expense that that entails, we will fight this one to the end."

Breaking

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."

Salem Radio Network Earns Exclusive Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

During the interview, Zelenskyy addressed allegations from Tucker Carlson that his government is persecuting Christians in Ukraine.

NFL Viewership Up Overall 4% From Last Year With Several Networks Seeing Gains

"In addition, the 2026 NFL Paris Game & related programming reached 10.6 million viewers across the country on France TV."