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.

Bill Handel: Paramount Skydance Lawyers Reasoning For Approval of Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Laughable

"The Justice Department said it's not challenging the acquisition because it's not likely to harm competition or American consumers. How is that possible?"

The Hill, NewsNation Unveil Hill Nation Summit Speaker Lineup

Organizers hope to build on the inaugural summit's momentum by creating another forum for bipartisan conversations during a politically charged environment.

Inside the Crowd React Media Study on AI Voices That Divided The Radio Industry

"Listeners clearly expressed that they expect radio to be built around authentic relationships between broadcasters and audiences."

Did CNN Call Scott Jennings a Liar Over His Mitch McConnell Comments?

There's a meaningful difference between a contributor's personal account and a network's verified reporting, and that distinction matters here.

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Can Move Content to YouTube If They Don’t Like FCC Regulations

"That doesn't violate any FCC rule or regulation. But Congress ultimately put these rules in place, and we've got to enforce them."

Breaking

Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."