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.

Mark Thompson Strikes Deal to Remain at CNN Under New Title

"I have real confidence that they both understand and will fully support the principle and practice of the kind of independent news that CNN has always stood for."

Fox News Adding Karoline Leavitt Ahead of Midterm Elections

Leavitt brings recent White House experience and a close relationship with Trump to Fox News' political coverage.

KBLU 560 Returns to Yuma, Russ Clark Hosting Mornings

"This is a comeback story. An American comeback story. A Yuma comeback story."

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares What’s Next After Strong Push For AM Radio Act

"For this to have finally cut through, gotten a floor vote in mid-September in the House of Representatives, and now sitting on the doorstep in the U.S. Senate, it's entirely a tribute to listeners' passion around this issue."

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”