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.

Hugh Douglas Is Right, The Temperature Needs Lowered on NFL Analysis

You can be critical and not be a jerk. It shouldn't be hard to accomplish, but for some NFL analysts, that's easier said than done.

3 Questions About Warner Bros. Discovery’s Interest in the College Football Playoff

Why would you partner with a network that didn't air your product for your most important games?

Taylor Swift Coverage Should Be a Reminder to Sports Radio

The conversation around Swift at NFL games goes back to radio 101.

Tiki Barber, WFAN Prove Sometimes It’s Okay to Make Yourself the Story

I know we were all told to never be the story. That ship has sailed.

Is ESPN New York Giving Up or Getting Stronger?

I go back to the same question: Is giving up your FM signal a waving-the-white-flag moment, or is it putting your resources elsewhere?

Breaking

Adam Schefter, ESPN Approaching Multi-Year Contract Extension

Schefter's last ESPN contract was worth roughly $9 million annually.

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz: Our Podcast Strategy Runs Counter to Netflix

"Some other platforms are taking a more exclusive approach. We found that open distribution makes the most sense for creators."

iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

iHeartMedia has reached a Consent Decree with the FCC...

Ben Shapiro Pushes Back on Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Comments

"I've said repeatedly that Charlie and I weren't best friends. Maybe you were best friends with Charlie. Maybe not. I don’t know, nor do I care."