United Stations Radio Networks has announced a deal with New York Times mergers and acquisitions reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin to produce a short form syndicated radio business and financial segment called “The Business Brief with Andrew Ross Sorkin” beginning July 12. Sorkin is a well-known business journalist at the Times who is also the editor of its DealBook blog and the author of the recent book, “Too Big to Fail.” In addition, Sorkin is an assistant editor of the business and finance news section of the paper.

“Andrew Ross Sorkin is truly one of the most respected journalists in financial news today,” said Nick Verbitsky of U.S. Radio Network. “His insights are unparalleled and we’re certain that his fresh approach and intimate knowledge of business and deal-making will have a lasting impact on business reporting in American radio.”

U.S. Radio Network also distributes Bloomberg Radio and the “Lou Dobbs Financial Report.”