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.

CBS News Launching ‘Affordability in America’ Series

"The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil is in service to our viewers, and this series will help equip them with information to be able to navigate this challenging time."

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Should Expect Tough Enforcement From FCC to Continue

"We have rules requiring that broadcasters actually identify the needs of their local community and serve it. And we’re an FCC that is going to enforce those requirements.”

Ben Shapiro Confirms Extent of Daily Wire Layoffs

"I'm personally working to find other places of employment for as many of these people as I possibly can because everybody who we let go deserves a job somewhere else. They're great folks."

Podcast Advertising Rises 28% During 2026’s First Quarter, Magellan AI Data Shows

1,318 brands bought podcast advertising during the first quarter.

As CBS News Radio Ends, Those Who Shaped It Reflect on The Lasting Legacy

For nearly a century, CBS News Radio served as the gold standard of broadcast journalism. In many cases, it was the voice America turned...

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Approaching The Summit: Matt Moscona, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge

"I'll go for as long as they keep having the summit. I feel like I leave for a couple of days every year with a notebook full of actionable items. It's not similar to a rah-rah event. There's meat on the bone where I take things that I can bring back to our media group and implement."

Colin Cowherd Hints At Possible Retirement, Selling The Volume

"I don't lose sleep at night if I have a bad show. I lose sleep at night because I have 60 employees now with The Volume, and they have families."

Jay Prasad Named CEO Of OWL AI With Goal To Scale Platform For Sports, Live Media

"Every live sporting event generates enormous value that today goes uncaptured — in officiating, production, branding, live experiences, and the fan experience. OWL is building the live intelligence layer that captures it."

Ben Stiller Confirms New York Knicks Documentary In The Works Following NBA Championship

"There’s a culmination here of something that has been going on for a long time, so it’s super exciting. And it’s great to have had all this access to your team, and we’re gonna probably be shooting a little bit more during next season."