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.

First Take Thrives On Your Outrage

The NHL's fandom -- or lack thereof -- does not rest on what the opinion of the sport is from Molly Qerim or Stephen A. Smith.

Bally Sports RSNs Were Destined to Fail

Once streaming became more prevalent, it was only natural that the regional sports network model was going to collapse.

The Super Bowl Will Never Be a Pay-Per-View Event

The league is somewhat competent and understands that it is about scale rather than profit.

FOX’s Faith in Kevin Burkhardt Paid Off

FOX could have played it safe and hired the legendary Al Michaels. Instead, it took the leap of faith with Burkhardt, and it paid off.

Radio Row Is One of The Worst Weeks For Our Listeners

Radio Row is a great opportunity for hosts, PDs, and executives. But it isn't an inherently great opportunity for your listeners.

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Evan Roberts Suggests Howie Rose’s Final Call Be Opening Day 2027 if Sunday Has Weather Delays

"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."

Major Garrett’s CBS News Podcast ‘The Takeout’ Adds New Election Segments with VoteHub Partnership

CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett...

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."

Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."