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.

Fox Business, CNBC Battle in Tight Ratings Race During 2nd Quarter

Fox Business' Varney & Co. and Kudlow ranked as the top two business programs.

830 WCCO News Anchor Steve Simpson Steps Away

"I’m just worn out and want to do something else."

MS NOW Sees Primetime Ratings Jump in June

Rachel Maddow's show was the top-rated program for MS NOW during the month.

Glenn Beck, Shannon Bream Imagine Interviewing the Founding Fathers

"I'd like to do an interview with Ben Franklin on that."

Chris Oliviero’s Risk-Taking Advice Is a Lesson for All of Radio

Taking a chance is almost always a good thing, even when it doesn't feel that way in the moment. So many people treat failure like the worst possible outcome.

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Audacy to Shut Down 840 KXNT in September

"This wasn’t an easy decision.”

Chris Carlin: CBS Sports Possibly Attempting To Get Out Of Contract With Tony Romo

"Is Tony Romo ever going to call its game again for CBS? I think if you asked them today, their preference is no, and they would like to get out."

Spotify Campaign Lift AI Tool Justifies Discovery Mode Royalties

"Discovery Mode has drawn criticism as streaming payola since launch."

Bill Handel: It’s Clear FCC Attacking ABC on Trump’s Behalf

"As I've said many, many times before, we are in a whole new world, to say the least."