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.

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."

12 States Launch Lawsuit to Stop Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The states argue the merger would create a 27% share of the cable market by combining Warner Bros. and Paramount’s operations.

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Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Stands By Non-Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery

"We were never going to [spend over the odds]. We are financially disciplined. We knew what we had and what the opportunity was."

Former Fox News Executive Slams Network’s Kimberly Guilfoyle Coverage

"To those of you at Fox with any power -- from Lachlan on down -- know that things like this only harm the company's reputation. Not among your enemies, who will hate you no matter what, but among your supporters, like me, who get pained when the hyperbolic attacks turn out to be true."

Mike Florio Calls On NFL To Correct Blackout Restrictions For NFL Sunday Ticket

"This is 2026. The last I checked. We've got super intelligence. There has to be a way to lift the blackout."

Thursday Night Football Earns Fifth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Bucs-Cowboys beat last year’s comparable Week 5 game by 11%."