Garrett Searight

1564 POSTS
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 Gordon Borrell Believes the Local Advertising Market Remains Bullish for 2025 Despite Financial Uncertainty

"The year's gonna be ok. I really feel like it's gonna be fine. It's not gonna be down or dismal year."

The Watch: Chris Plante The Right Squad, Newsmax

The show from Plante looks like virtually nothing else on Newsmax.

Should News/Talk Radio Be a Pipeline to a Political Career?

In an ideal world, news/talk radio hosts would be so provocative and entertaining that running for public office would be out of the question, no?

Why Frank Morano Chose Politics Over The Other Side of Midnight

"It was the most difficult decision that I've ever made and in some respects, it was the easiest."

The Interview: The John Kobylt Show, KFI AM 640

John Kobylt is a nominee for the Radio Hall of Fame. Let's check in on a recent interview to see how he got to that point.

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.