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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Talk Radio Still Has the Power to Ignite Audiences

“Opinion is really powerful because you can have a conversation and explore ideas. At least the listener can hear an issue to get fleshed out.”

Why the Lawyer Who Won Billions From Alex Jones Believes in the Power of Radio

"We still need a place that isn’t so narrowly tailored to each individual’s preferences, where a broad spectrum of people can go to get helpful information..."

How News/Talk Radio Can Lead the Charge for the Season of Giving

It doesn’t have to be original. It simply needs to be something that is light, good for the community, and actually attainable at little to no cost.

Meet One of News Radio’s Rising Young Stars in Morgan Cunningham

“The industry needs to do better to attract new and younger brains that will work in radio jobs."

Is One Talk Radio Host Enough?

Solo interviews are what I love most about the radio format; and in my opinion, it’s what separates radio from local or cable news.

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