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 Watch: Anderson Cooper 360, CNN

Cooper has remained a fixture at CNN for as long as I can remember. Is it still at the top of his game?

What’s Next for CBS News and 60 Minutes After $16 Million Settlement with Donald Trump?

Here’s the hard truth going forward: 60 Minutes doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt anymore. From either side of the political aisle.

Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott Thought Her Radio Hall of Fame Call Was a Prank

"I think all of us in this radio industry are really, really busy ... Thinking about winning an award or building a career that is award-winning is not anything that would cross my mind, ever."

Partnership Between Audacy and iHeartMedia Offers a Blueprint for Radio

It's a dog-eat-dog world. When survival is more important than thriving, you have to do what you have to do. I give credit to both sides for thinking about the bigger picture.

The Watch: On Balance with Leland Vittert, NewsNation

Leland Vittert is the relative newcomer to the NewsNation primetime lineup. But does his show come across that way? Let's find out.

Breaking

The Tennessee Titans Set a Dangerous Precedent Revoking Jared Stillman’s Credential

"Owning a transmitter and signal does not make one more qualified of a broadcaster than the other."

Why Netflix’ Sports Podcast Strategy Will Face It’s Toughest Test This NFL Season

"Netflix has spent eight months building the sports podcast portfolio. Now the NFL season will determine whether it has built a destination for sports podcasts — or simply just another collection of shows you have to pay for."

How Rob Stone Powers Big Noon Kickoff on Fox Sports

"We used to be a toddler, but the last couple of years we’ve outgrown our clothes a bit. That’s a compliment to what we’ve done. We’ve grown and matured quite a bit."

Radio Dashboard Strategy: Metadata Beats Audio Quality

"This is the new tower. It is not transmitting your signal; it is displaying it."