Jarrett Payton leaves WGN to join 104.3 The Score morning show

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Jarrett Payton leaves WGN to join 104.3 The Score morning show
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Jarrett Payton announced his departure from WGN Television, where he worked for over a decade, to co-host the morning show at 104.3 The Score. Payton sought more time with his family, prompting his decision as his children grew older. He has been a longtime contributor to The Score and regarded the timing of this opportunity as ideal for his life balance. His first day co-hosting with David Haugh follows the station's changes in personnel after Mike Mulligan's departure. Payton expressed respect for Mulligan's legacy, acknowledging the challenges of stepping into such a role.

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  • •Jarrett Payton worked at WGN Television for over a decade.
  • •He joins 104.3 The Score as a morning show co-host.
  • •Payton's family played a key role in his decision to change jobs.
  • •His first day at The Score comes after Mike Mulligan's departure.
  • •Payton has been a longtime contributor to The Score.
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  • 4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score
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"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well." The post Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score appeared first on Barrett Media.

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