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.

Steve Kornacki Election Night Coverage Sees Strong Digital Audience for NBC News

The Kornacki Cam was on display earlier this week. The NBC News special broadcast featuring Steve Kornacki performed well for the network. What We Know:...

CBS News Tabs Nick Bilton as New Executive Producer of 60 Minutes

"The world we are reporting on, and the world we are reporting to, where people consume their news, has moved. And if we don't move with it, in the ways that matter, we won't be here for the next sixty years."

Michelle Basch Signs Off From WTOP

"WTOP is loaded with talented people. Keep kicking ass and proving that great journalism still exists, and radio still matters."

NPR Enacts Newsroom Layoffs After Buyout Offer

Last week, NPR shared it was offering buyouts to employees. If not enough were accepted, a round of layoffs would begin. Those layoffs began...

WTAW Adds Tucker ‘Frito’ Young to Morning Drive

"This is kind of like being on the radio show of record for the Brazos Valley."

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Andre Yancey Promoted to 102 JAMS Brand Manager Role

"As a Bay Area native, Andre understands what the community wants and needs."

NFL Network Added To ESPN App For Unlimited Subscribers

"The deal adds 19 preseason games, seven regular-season matchups and more than 1,500 hours of studio programming annually."

Derek Fisher: Sports Radio Hosts Should Stop Putting Labels On Athletes

"Part of why I'm doing this is to try to help us get out of this idea that we have to label athletes anything. Why is he a mercenary? Why can't he just be a guy that worked at a job for eight years, his contract at the job was up, and he's choosing to go work somewhere else."

SiriusXM COO Wayne Thorsen Exits

"We appreciate Wayne's many contributions to SiriusXM and thank him for his service. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."