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: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, CBS News

What makes Face the Nation routinely win the ratings battle against its competitors? Let's find out.

What Is News/Talk Radio’s Next Big Idea?

The industry needs to ask itself: are we planning ahead for what to do when there’s nothing big on the calendar, or are we content to wing it until the next political circus comes to town?

Tom Llamas’ Early Success as Anchor Is a Boost for NBC News

Often, the instinct is to overcorrect when a legacy figure departs. Networks get anxious. They look to inject youth, style, or some form of disruptive energy into their programming, fearing that continuity equals stagnation. NBC News didn’t go down that road.

CNN’s Ratings Woes Don’t Tell the Whole Story About Its Relevance

Where CNN still separates itself -- and where it still matters -- is when the world flips upside down.

How Dave Ramsey Built One of America’s Most Successful Talk Radio Empires

"We're no longer lacking in confidence about what we're saying. The proof is there that what we're teaching works. We really are not up for arguing about this anymore."

Breaking

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.