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.

Angelette Aviles Speaks After WBAL NewsRadio Departure: ‘Incredibly Proud of What We Built’

"What concerns me most about yesterday is what we may be losing along the way: local connection."

Glenn Beck to Launch Torch Radio Network

“The only constant in the digital world is change, and both radio and podcasting are about to change dramatically. Torch Radio takes the best of both and combines them into a new live platform."

Keith Olbermann Cleared to Return to iHeartMedia Podcast Following Medical Leave

"The doctors have approved. Why am I waiting another week? Because I'm going to milk my illness for all it's worth."

Conclave Adds Ken Levine as Keynote Speaker For Final Edition

Ken Levine is joining the speaker lineup for Conclave 45. The longtime broadcaster and television writer brings a career spanning radio, comedy, sports and...

How Mitch Albom Convinced Christopher Gabriel to Give Talk Radio a Try

"Without skipping a beat, he goes, 'I think you'd be pretty good as a talk show host.' And I thought, well, I did radio in college — I never thought about that."

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”