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.

Stories Like Response from 570 WWNC Should Be What Propels AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act to Passage

Moments like these -- not the flimsy whataboutisms that have been floated previously -- are the real reason that AM Radio should be preserved.

How Chad Lopez and 77 WABC Used the ‘Less is More’ Approach to Return to Prominence

"I think there has to be a reset a little bit on great content and putting the product first. Then, the money will follow."

Former WCBS 880 Anchor Brigitte Quinn Already Feels at Home at WICC

"The crew has been just amazing, so warm, so welcoming. It feels like home and I've only been here a week."

Grading CBS News Moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan After Vice Presidential Debate

The two CBS News anchors were helped, in my opinion, by the stance the network took on fact checking before the debate.

570 WWNC and Mark Starling Have Been Critical Lifelines for Asheville Listeners After Hurricane Helene

"We're just trying to love on our community, and that's really what it's about for us right now."

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."