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.

The Wall Street Journal Hires Samantha Henig to Lead Audio and Video

Previously, Henig founded the Audio division at The New York Times, helping build one of podcasting's most influential networks.

Elon Musk’s X Ends Lawsuit Against World Federation of Advertisers

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"I met many great people while there. I had great staff, too."

Let Sid Rosenberg’s Fox News Comments Be a Reminder to News/Talk Radio Hosts

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How Shawn Farash Went From Trump Impersonator to Podcaster on Dan Bongino’s Network

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"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."

When Artists Die: Streaming Data Tells the Story

"The genuine shock of losing someone whose voice shaped your entire life. That can't be planned. That's real."