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.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Future Highlights Late-Night TV’s Podcast Problem

There are very few declarations I'll make confidently about this industry, but here's one: late-night TV is dead, and no host alive today could bring it back.

93 WIBC Names Johnette Cruz, Brian Baker Hosts of New Midday Show

Previously, the daypart was helmed by Rob Kendall and Casey Daniels before they each left the station in separate movies earlier this year.

RTDNA Survey Shows Radio News Salaries Rose in 2025

News producer pay fell by nearly $10,000, dropping into the low-$50,000 range.

Dan Bongino, Pod Save America Earn Top August Finishes in Triton Digital Podcast Rankings

The top six shows remained unchanged from July.

Amazon Music Expands Video Podcasts with iHeartMedia, SiriusXM, Spotify Partnership

“Our strategy is simple: make the world’s best creators and content available wherever consumers choose to listen, watch, and engage."

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”