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.

Kara Swisher Asks CNN To Release Her From Contract After Paramount Merger

"I was trying to figure out ways I could work with them in some like licensing way. But then I thought, '(Expletive) these guys. I don’t want to work for them. I just don’t.'”

Sean Hannity Tells Karoline Leavitt: You Have a Future at Fox News

"I’m just being an honest broker here: I see a future for you in television if you want one. But this is not a new statement from me to you."

Tom Bauerle Breaks Silence on 930 WBEN Termination

"The way in which Audacy terminated my employment was nasty. It was cruel. And it was very unprofessional."

What Trump TV Means for the Future of Political Media

Trump TV might never crack the top of YouTube's trending page. It doesn't have to. It just has to prove the model. And I'd bet decent money that it will.

NewsTalk 98.9FM, 1400AM KFRU Adds Pete Mundo to Morning Drive

The move follows August layoffs that included former KFRU morning host David Gaines and another local host, Simon Rose.

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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."