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.

Three Years Later, There’s a Clear Winner in the Tucker Carlson-Fox News Break Up

Many believed Fox News had made a catastrophic mistake. The prevailing theory was simple: Carlson was so dominant at 8 PM ET that losing him would irreparably damage the brand. Three years later, that theory hasn't aged well.

Coast to Coast AM Host George Noory Reflects on 25 Years of Strange

"Things happen in strange ways. Things are arranged in strange ways. It's out there. It adds to the magnificence of living."

30 Years of Fox News Sunday: Shannon Bream on the Show’s Past and Future

"We still have folks who worked on the initial Fox News Sunday who are at Fox, which is a treasure trove of information and stories ... Everybody has contributed in different ways. There have been exciting moments. It's been a lot of fun to see that 30 years has gone so quickly."

The $65 Million Question: Can Podcasting Avoid Radio’s Mistakes?

The advertising money flowing into podcasting is real and it's remarkable. But it comes with a responsibility that the space can't afford to ignore.

The FCC Should Open the AM Translator Window Now, Not Later

We can pretend there's some random revitalization on the way. Vintage and nostalgia are absolutely having a moment with younger demographics right now -- except for AM radio. They don't care about it, and let's face it: they're never going to.

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Tony Khan: AEW Podcast Network “Is Coming”

"We’re still planning the AEW podcast network with our friends. That is coming. That’s been in the works for quite a while, and it’s still in the works."

Kaitlan Collins Responds to President Donald Trump’s Personal Attacks

"It's really not about me. And I don't want it to be about my reaction."

CW Sports To Begin Streaming Live Sports On ESPN App Beginning August 4

"It’s going to be a CW-branded destination within the ESPN app, just like they have an NFL destination within the ESPN app. We control all of our content. It’s not unlike if it was just a CW app. It gives us that streaming solution that we, fans, and frankly the leagues have been asking us for."

Shawn Farash Added to Dan Bongino’s Silverloch Media Podcast Lineup

"It's not about me. It's about giving a pathway to other people like a pathway was given to me."