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.

Bari Weiss Doesn’t Understand What Makes 60 Minutes Great

The thing Weiss wants 60 Minutes to be largely no longer exists. But it doesn't sound as if she knows that.

Why Joe Thomas is Putting Listeners First with ‘First Thing Today’ on Talk Media Network

"I'm not trying to sales pitch them an opinion. Their opinion is theirs, and if I do my job right, they'd agree with me — but I'm not going to try to make that an entry barrier."

While the Focus is on CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Has Built an Interesting Story

World News Tonight is still on top. CBS Evening News is hitting concerning lows. But the Llamas-led program is excelling in an important area.

Why CNBC’s Morgan Brennan Wants to Set the Agenda with ‘Morning Call’

"We're building an early riser community here. It starts with the show — but that's where it starts. That's the launchpad for a bigger ecosystem that we intend to leverage and support."

3 Things Broadcasters Need to Do After Landing a Big Interview

So, you finally got the big fish on the hook. Now what?

Breaking

Los Angeles Lakers PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter Retires From Role After 43 Years

"Since the 1980s, LT has narrated every chapter of Lakers basketball, connecting generations of fans, players, coaches and staff while becoming a trusted and unforgettable part of the Lakers experience."

CNN Poll Finds Fox News Most Trusted Political Brand in TV

The data from SSRS and CNN comes after a Reuters survey showed that only 33% trusted Fox News.

Sticks Media Loses WLGR As Border Media Reacquires Station

"We view it as a great opportunity to invest our resources and long-term vision into the station."

DAZN Reportedly Restructuring For Potential Outside Investment, Initial Public Offering

"DAZN has been expanding aggressively — merging with ViewLift, a leading provider of streaming and digital solutions deeply embedded in U.S. sports, signaling clear ambitions to break into American local sports markets."