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.

What is The State of the Union of News/Talk Radio?

As President Biden gives his State of the Union address Thursday, one can ponder what the challenges and opportunities for news/talk radio will look like in the coming year.

The Jason Kelce Chase Will Show If NFL TV Partners Learned From Past Mistakes

We've seen former players jump directly to the booth, with varying levels of success. Have the NFL TV partners learned their lesson by being burnt in the past?

Ashleigh Banfield Keeps Chasing Her True Crime Passion on NewsNation

"I've almost exclusively been focused on this kind of journalism, so it was a no brainer for me to focus on law and justice on NewsNation."

Do Talk Radio Hosts Have to Be Great Friends to Be Great Co-Hosts?

Is it possible for two or more people to produce great radio and then despise each other off the air? We asked Jack Armstrong, Joe Getty, Gee Scott, and John Kobylt for their thoughts on the topic.

Has Sports Radio Gotten More Civil During Disagreements?

Has the conversation shifted away from "whoever can yell the loudest is right" to a more nuanced approach? In some cases, yeah, I think so.

Breaking

Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."