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.

Howard Stern Has Signed His Last Contract with SiriusXM

There's just no way that he inks another deal three years from now, right?

How 104.1 KMOX PD Steve Moore Built the Station’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

"I think that this is significant not only for KMOX, but significant for St. Louis, and I think it's significant for our industry that we celebrate these big brands."

CNN Can’t Be Bullied By The Trump White House When It Comes to Stephen Miller

When you help normalize a political brand built on grievance and intimidation, you shouldn’t be shocked when it turns those tactics on you.

The Uphill Battle Tony Dokoupil Will Take with CBS Evening News

It's a long way to the top. But there's an alternate strategy CBS Evening News could use with Tony Dokoupil to get there.

How 830 WCCO Morning Host Vineeta Sawkar Put Her Own Stamp on a Legendary Timeslot

"It's not Dave Lee's show anymore. It has my stamp and my personality on it, and I love all of the different aspects of it."

Breaking

Building a Listener Community Between Episodes

"A podcast gets people through the door, but a community is what keeps them."

Linda Cohn, Craig Carton and Rob Parker Split Over Troy Aikman’s ESPN Future

"For ESPN, the situation creates an awkward backdrop for its first Super Bowl in February."

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Completing Restructuring

The company has also appointed a new Board of Directors as it transitions to private ownership. However, its existing management team will remain in place.

National Lacrosse League Signs New Streaming Deal With FloSports Over ESPN

"Adding the league to the FloSports portfolio gives us the opportunity to launch a much-needed destination for the sport."