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.

NewsNation to Air Michigan Senate Debate Between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed

WOOD-TV will host the event from its Grand Rapids studios, where Rogers and El-Sayed will meet for the first scheduled debate of their general election campaign.

Northwest Newsradio Shuffles Lineup, Adds The Ramsey Show in Middays

Midday anchor Scott Carty will move to afternoon drive and pair with Aaron Wright in the daypart.

Dan Diorio Exits 1470 & 100.3 WMBD After 40 Years

Diorio joined WMBD more than 40 years ago and spent the past 21 years alongside Greg Batton in morning drive.

How Rob Kendall Built a Digital Show From Scratch Following 93 WIBC Exit

"You've got to be prepared to bet on yourself."

CNN Must Embrace Debates and Town Halls Before the 2026 Election

The math is simple. A high-profile debate or town hall draws more viewers than a typical night of Anderson Cooper 360 or Erin Burnett OutFront. No offense to either show.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."