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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Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."

Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Fox Business Network

“We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.”