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.

Brian Wilson Was Only Supposed to Be at SuperTalk 99.7 WTN for a Few Weeks, Now He’s Retiring 6 Years Later

"I just think it's the right time to contemplate once again what semi-retirement is going to be like and and sort of step back a little bit."

Can iHeartMedia Still Say It’s Trying to Save AM Radio After Latest Round of Cuts?

The "Do as I say, not as I do" strategy isn't going to be a winning one if iHeartMedia truly hopes to keep AM Radio afloat.

For Joe Pags, The Show Must Go On After Exit From 1200 WOAI and iHeartMedia San Antonio

"I understand that this company is simply reorganizing and I was part of that. So I hold no bad feelings. I actually hold nothing but positive feelings about the company."

Eric Von Haessler Was Motivated to Try Talk Radio By An Old Man Dancing at a Disco

"WSB is a political station. I'm less political of a person and my show is less political in nature than it's ever been before."

Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?

It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?

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Sean Brace: Michael Robinson’s Comments Questioning Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clots “Shameful”

"You are saying that a franchise quarterback is faking a blood clot just so he doesn't have to play. Are you an idiot? No, You are an idiot. You are a moron, Michael Robinson."

Audacy Flips The New 96.5 to Country as US 96.5 in Philadelphia

The move will put it in direct competition with Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU.

Jon Rothstein Joining 247Sports in Expansion of Written Content for CBS Sports

"CBS Sports has forever been the best place for college basketball content and I’m thrilled to be expanding my role across the CBS Sports family."

Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN Next Year

“After many months of thought and a few sleepless nights, I have decided to separate from CNN, my partner of 43 fantastic years!”