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: Chris Landry and Andrienne Breaux, 08-27-25

Chris Landry, head of the Louisiana Travel Association, and Andrienne Breaux from Royal Sonesta join the show live from the LTA Annual Summit. Together, they spotlight the vibrant tourism industry […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Donnie Miller, 08-26-25

Donnie Miller from the Ascension Chamber joins the show to spotlight the Legislative Roadshow, a key initiative connecting lawmakers with local businesses. He also dives into the Chamber’s efforts to support […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeremy White, 08-26-25

Author Jeremy White joins the show to discuss his powerful new book, InHumana: An American Healthcare Story. He unpacks the real-life inspiration behind the narrative, revealing the human cost of a […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mason Batts, 08-26-25

Mason Batts from the Mayor’s Office joins the show to dive into Thrive EBR, a bold initiative aimed at transforming East Baton Rouge through strategic investment, community development, and long-term planning. […]

LABI’s Legislative Scorecards Are In

Will Green joins the show to break down LABI’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard, marking its 45th year of evaluating how Louisiana lawmakers vote on key business-related issues. The scorecard analyzes 32 […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeff Crouere, 08-26-25

Jeff Crouere joins the show to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, sharing personal insights and the lasting impact on New Orleans. He also discusses the Roseland plant […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Chuck Owen, 08-25-25

State Representative Chuck Owen joins the show to share his perspective on carbon capture and sequestration—two hot-button issues in Louisiana’s environmental and energy landscape. Owen breaks down the science, the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Pat Mashburn, 08-25-25

Pat Mashburn joins the show to unpack the aftermath of the weekend’s plant explosion in Roseland and its far-reaching impact on Tangipahoa Parish. From emergency response to environmental concerns and […]

Central Joins the Fight Against Fentanyl

Central’s Mayor Wade Evans joins Brian to discuss the urgent and growing fentanyl crisis affecting communities across Louisiana. The discussion follows Senator Bill Cassidy’s introduction of the HALT Fentanyl Act, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Mark Laperouse, 08-25-25

Dr. Mark Laperouse joins the show to share exciting updates on the transformation of Our Lady of the Lake’s emergency department. From cutting-edge renovations to strategic upgrades, he breaks down […]