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.

Jon Decker Has Seen Dramatic Changes in How the White House is Covered During 30-Year Career

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How 3 News/Talk Radio PD’s Would Handle the Curtis Sliwa vs 77 WABC Situation

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Breaking

Katie Zacharia Transitioning Away From Role as White House Press Secretary

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"Games are averaging 18.8 million viewers, up 1% from the same point last year."

CBS News, Fox News Digital Top Unique Visitors List During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

According to Comscore, Fox News Digital generated 4.6 billion multiplatform views and 10 billion multiplatform minutes during the quarter.

Building a Listener Community Between Episodes

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