Brian Shactman

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Brian Shactman is a weekly columnist for Barrett News Radio. In addition to writing for BNM, Brian can be heard weekday mornings in Hartford, CT on 1080 WTIC hosting the popular morning program 'Brian & Company'. During his career, Brian has worked for ESPN, CNBC, MSNBC, and local TV channels in Connecticut and Massachusetts. You can find him on Twitter @bshactman.

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Being Born to Work in News Media Both a Blessing and a Curse

Our business is changing all the time, and if you’re not trying to learn from others and what’s trending, you’ll be doing something else … soon.

Radio Hosts Can’t Let Election Time Create Fear Of What Makes Them Unique

As I gear up for this incredible -- some would say historic -- stretch of time, I finally am willing to take a side on one particularly thorny issue.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Treat Summertime as Experimentation Time

Maybe you already follow all your instincts, but if not, go in one day and do exactly what you want and not just what you think you should do.

News/Talk Radio Hosts Need to Expand Their Content Horizons

If we are going to survive and even – dare I say – thrive, then we must be able to pivot, especially when the marketplace tells you so in such glaring fashion.

Does News Radio Become Conservative Talk Radio North of 9 AM?

As a self-avowed independent, the morning show is perfect for me. I react in real time and make a concerted effort to look at all sides of an issue, while making the show (hopefully) a safe space for Democrats and Republicans alike. Can the same be said after 9 AM?

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Anatomy of a Broadcaster: Joe Davis, FOX Sports

"Davis gets emotional with his calls, but his emotions don’t get the best of him. He strikes a delicate balance between the two in an incredibly great way"

What’s Next for CBS News and 60 Minutes After $16 Million Settlement with Donald Trump?

Here’s the hard truth going forward: 60 Minutes doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt anymore. From either side of the political aisle.

What Joey Mulinaro Has Done Right With ‘Sports Gone Wrong’

"To be able to have so many different things that I can do and show people what I can do, I take great pride in that."

Four Rock Moments That Red White & Blew Our Minds

Four American Explosions That Changed Rock Music Forever