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: Anderson Cooper 360, CNN

Cooper has remained a fixture at CNN for as long as I can remember. Is it still at the top of his game?

What’s Next for CBS News and 60 Minutes After $16 Million Settlement with Donald Trump?

Here’s the hard truth going forward: 60 Minutes doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt anymore. From either side of the political aisle.

Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott Thought Her Radio Hall of Fame Call Was a Prank

"I think all of us in this radio industry are really, really busy ... Thinking about winning an award or building a career that is award-winning is not anything that would cross my mind, ever."

Partnership Between Audacy and iHeartMedia Offers a Blueprint for Radio

It's a dog-eat-dog world. When survival is more important than thriving, you have to do what you have to do. I give credit to both sides for thinking about the bigger picture.

The Watch: On Balance with Leland Vittert, NewsNation

Leland Vittert is the relative newcomer to the NewsNation primetime lineup. But does his show come across that way? Let's find out.

Breaking

Bill Simmons Wants ESPN To Keep Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Together: “Just Be In Mutual Hatred”

"I want them to stay together and just be in mutual hatred."

News/Talk Remains America’s Top Radio Format in 3rd Quarter, Nielsen Data Shows

News/talk accounted for 22.1% of all AM/FM station streaming among adults 18 and older. Among the 35+ demographic, that figure increased to 24.2%.

Pew Research: 55% of Americans Say News Media Has Too Much Political Power

Views on traditional news organizations differ considerably along party lines.

BetUS Casino Teasing New Program Potentially Tied To Dianna Russini Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic this spring after Page Six published photos of her with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. Now, several outlets are confirming she is poised for a comeback as soon as next week."