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.

Wayne Cabot Relished the Opportunity to Be Final Voice on WCBS 880

"I thought it was tremendously honoring and flattering."

New 77 WABC Business Reporter Joe Connolly Believes in the Power of Local Radio

"The country needs radio. America needs radio."

Despite Shuttering WCBS 880, Audacy Leaders Deserve Praise for Station’s Swan Song

Getting to say goodbye has gone the way of the dodo in radio. But WCBS deserved a strong send-off, and Audacy leaders made that happen.

Jay Weber Created a Media Firestorm — Here’s How 3 News/Radio Leaders Would Put it Out

"Do not deflect, ignore or hope it will go away. It never does and will only get worse."

How WBBM, WGN Radio, WLS-AM 890, and AM 560 The Answer Each Spent More Than a Year Preparing for the 2024 Democratic National Convention

"The extensive planning and logistics necessary requires a team effort that really cannot be left to the last minute."

Breaking

Dave Portnoy: FOX Sports Executives Suggest More Dallas Cowboys Content On Wake Up Barstool

"A direct quote. You can never have enough Cowboys talk and never enough LeBron talk. [I] swear to God."

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."