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.

How Kemp Broadcasting Turned 840 KXNT’s Exit Into an Opportunity for 106.9 KVGQ

"We don't have to go to corporate and get approval to do these different things. It's really getting the staff together and sitting down and brainstorming."

KDKA Radio Host Colin Dunlap Returns After Medical Absence

"I’ll be getting around slower, am still beat up some..."

106.9 KVGQ Launching News/Talk Format After End of 840 KXNT

106.9 KVGQ will launch a new news/talk format in Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 1st. The station will replace its classic hip hop format...

Mika Brzezinski Praises Fox News, Jesse Watters for Abdul El-Sayed Interview

"It was a little hard to watch at times, but at the same time, I commend him for going on. And I commend Jesse Watters for having him on. I hope there’s more of it still ahead.”

Political Advertising on Radio Jumps 22% as 2026 Midterms Approach

Political advertising on radio has jumped 22% in the past month as campaigns prepare for the midterm election's biggest spending stretch. AdImpact reports radio...

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Jacques Doucet, Voice Of The Montreal Expos, Dies At 86

"He was certainly a giant, and his loss is immense."

FOX Sports Unveils College Football Broadcast Teams For 2026 Season

"FOX Sports looks to continue on the momentum from the FIFA World Cup was an exciting year of action beginning week one with the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers."

Bob Stilson Retires From The Breeze Buffalo Mornings

"Stilson's exit marks another chapter closing for local Buffalo radio."

Family of 93 WIBC’s Matt Bair Releases Statement Following Unexpected Death

"His death was accidental, and we do believe at this time that alcohol was a contributing factor."