Mornings with Brian Haldane

Join the conversation with Brian Haldane every weekday morning from 6am through 9am as he broadcasts live just steps away from the capitol! Connected to the local newsmakers, Brian has some of the biggest names in local politics on the air everyday. Start each hour with news updates from our friends at ABC News, get around the trouble spots in traffic and get the latest weather updates from our partners at WBRZ. Stay up to date on the biggest stories in the city, state and beyond with Top Stories & Trending just past 6am and 7am every morning. We hope you'll join us mornings on TALK 1073!

Show Archive

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Sarah Gardener, 10-21-25

Sarah Gardner from the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF) joins the show to talk community growth, and the Foundation’s exciting move to a new downtown headquarters. She previews the open […]

What to Expect of the Special Session

State Representative Beau Beaullieu joins the show to discuss the upcoming legislative session and the complex redistricting battle in Louisiana. He recapped the history of the congressional map, originally drawn […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeff Crouere, 10-21-25

Jeff Crouere checks in from New Orleans to talk Saints struggles, Tulane’s football resurgence, and the shifting NCAA landscape. The conversation pivots to the ongoing government shutdown, with sharp criticism […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Katie Crisfasi, 10-20-25

Dr. Katie Crifasi, physician and founder of Plantry Café, joins the show to share how her passion for holistic health inspired a plant-based fine dining experience in Baton Rouge. From […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Moon Griffon, 10-20-25

Moon Griffon joins the show with his signature blend of humor, frustration, and insight. From LSU’s disappointing weekend to the spectacle of the “No Kings” rally, Moon doesn’t hold back. […]

What’s at Stake with a CCS Moratorium?

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), led by President and CEO Will Green, is sounding the alarm over a recent moratorium on carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Marshall Stagg, 10-20-25

This Medical Monday, we tackle a critical topic: prostate cancer. Dr. Marshall Stagg joins us to break down the risks, the importance of early detection, and why screening matters—especially for […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: George Bell, 10-20-25

George Bell joins the show to celebrate the United Way’s 38th annual Jambalaya Jam, featuring a record-breaking 65 cooking teams, live music from the Michael Foster Project, and a brand-new […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mitchell Moore, 10-17-25

Mitchell Moore, founder of The Cheesecake Lab in Baton Rouge, joins the show to talk all things cheesecake—from custard-based technique to flavor innovation. With just 22 days in business, Moore […]

Special Session Starts on October 23rd

State Representative Dixon McMakin joins the show to talk football, politics, and policy. As the new voice of Tiger Stadium, McMakin celebrates LSU’s undefeated home record and shares his Memphis […]