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.

How Sid Rosenberg Evolved His 77 WABC Morning Show to Stay On Top After the Death of Bernie McGuirk

"The show is not predictable. For me, when radio becomes predictable, radio becomes boring. That's not our show."

KDKA Brand Manager PJ Kumanchik Still Pinching Himself After Winning Marconi Award in 1st Year Leading Brand

"It's kind of surreal -- it really is -- to be a first year brand manager coming into this, and being nominated, it really is a dream come true."

Bret Baier Shouldn’t Have to Defend Himself or Fox News for Interviewing Kamala Harris

Point blank: Bret Baier is doing his job. And if some don't like that, they should look in the mirror rather than the television screen.

Newsmax Host Rob Finnerty Embraced the Change Primetime Provided

"Change can be scary, and a lot of people can be held back because they aren't willing to change or step out of their comfort zone."

How WFLA Prepared to Cover a Once in a Century Hurricane to Hit Tampa

The station moved operations to Miami to ensure that it would be able to continue covering the storm should flooding and surges reach its studios.

Breaking

Jon Stewart Signs Deal to Stay at The Daily Show Through 2028 Election

“Jon Stewart is a generational talent, and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central."

Dana Perino: The Five Was Supposed to Be a Five-Week Show

"I didn’t really appreciate in television how important chemistry was until I got here."

The Breakfast Club Disputes Kaz’s Ratings Claim, Touts Dominant New York City Numbers

"For The Breakfast Club, it reinforces its standing as iHeartMedia’s morning anchor in the market."

Prime Video Continues Record Setting Viewership Pacing With Broncos vs Seahawks

"Through five games, Thursday Night Football averages 17.29 million viewers, up 9% from last year’s pace and 13% over 2025’s full season."