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: Darryl Hurst, 09-22-25

Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst joins the show to discuss urgent issues facing East Baton Rouge Parish, from tire regulation enforcement to the crumbling state of the parish jail. Hurst emphasizes […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Moon Griffon, 09-22-25

Moon Griffon joins the show to break down LSU’s weekend performance, offering sharp commentary on the Tigers’ gameplay. The conversation shifts to the emotional Charlie Kirk memorial service in Arizona, […]

Cracking Down on Human Trafficking and Other Notes from St. George

Mayor Dustin Yates of St. George joins the show to discuss recent efforts to combat illicit massage parlors operating as fronts for human trafficking. While acknowledging that many legitimate massage […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Karen Travers, 09-22-25

ABC’s Karen Travers recaps the emotional Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona, highlighting Erika Kirk’s standout speech where she bravely forgave the shooter. The moment underscored themes of grace and healing […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Charles Hanagriff, 09-19-25

Charles Hanagriff joins the show to share his excitement ahead of the LSU vs Southeastern football game. With kickoff just around the corner, Hanagriff dives into what fans can expect, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Kelly Schulz, 09-19-25

Kelly Schulz from New Orleans & Company joins the show to spotlight NOLAxNOLA, a vibrant celebration reviving tourism through live music in iconic venues across New Orleans. Featuring a mix […]

Rebuilding The Canadian Tourism Market

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser joins the show live from Canada, where he’s on a mission to revive Louisiana tourism among Canadian travelers. Once a strong market, Canadian tourism to the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Taylor Sharp, 09-19-25

Taylor Sharp from ESPN 104.5 joins the show to break down the highly anticipated football clash between LSU and Southeastern. Despite being a proud Southeastern alum, Taylor is rooting for […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jason Waggenspack, 09-18-25

Jason Waggenspack, head of Film Louisiana, joins the show to provide a candid update on the state of Louisiana’s film industry as it heads into the fourth quarter of 2025. […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Scott McKay, 09-18-25

Scott McKay from The Hayride joins the show to address the rising intensity of political rhetoric after “murderers” was spray-painted outside the Louisiana Democrat Party headquarters in downtown Baton Rouge. He calls […]