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.

Why 105.9 WMAL’s Larry O’Connor Hosts a Show About Washington D.C. And Not the Federal Goverment

"Because so many talk radio shows all around the country spend so much of their time focused on Washington, DC, we feel obligated to go out of our way to find stories that are local to our community."

3 Questions For Fox News, Bret Baier, and CBS News as Rumors Swirl About Anchor’s Future

With Baier under contract for several more years, that leads to some obvious questions.

What 77 WABC’s Anthony Cumia Learned About Radio and Himself in Decade-Long Wait For His Return

"There was a bit of vindication there. Because I knew I was good enough to do terrestrial radio again."

Are TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels Helping or Hurting the Podcast Industry?

When a podcast’s best, most viral moments live in a 90-second clip, it raises an uncomfortable question: what’s the point of the rest of the episode?

Does Curtis Sliwa Have a News/Talk Radio Future After the NYC Mayor’s Race?

Curtis Sliwa and 77 WABC felt like a match made in heaven. But that appears to have fallen by the wayside. What does the future hold now?

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OutKick Digital Posts Strong Growth For Third Quarter 2026

"OutKick’s quarterly numbers reflect the platform's continued growth and influence across sports and culture."

Katie Zacharia Transitioning Away From Role as White House Press Secretary

Less than a day before reports of her departure, Zacharia appeared on Hannity, where the Fox News host questioned whether she was suited for the job.

NFL Viewership At Strongest Point Ever Through Five Weeks

"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.