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: Mark Fowler, 08-06-25

Alabama Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler joins the show to share insights on the Strengthen Alabama Homes Program, the model for Louisiana’s Fortify Homes initiative. Launched after Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Sean Kevelighan, 08-06-25

Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute, discusses how legal system abuse—like excessive litigation, billboard attorneys, and third-party lawsuit funding—is driving up insurance costs nationwide. He highlights how these […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Armond Schwing, 08-06-25

Armond Schwing, CEO of Schwing Insurance Agency, joins the show to discuss Governor Jeff Landry’s proposed auto insurance reforms in Louisiana. Schwing challenges the notion that insurance companies are driving […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Wade Evans, 08-06-25

Central Mayor Wade Evans joins the show to discuss the city’s recent achievement of a Class 5 rating from FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program. This upgrade, part of the Community […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Hunt Palmer, 08-05-25

Hunt Palmer joins the show to preview the upcoming LSU Football season, offering insights into the team’s fall camp routines and preparation ahead of their opener against Clemson. He also […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Raegan Carter, 08-05-25

Raegan Carter, Director of Health Policy & Governmental Affairs at the Louisiana Primary Care Association, joins the show to spotlight National Health Center Week (August 3–9, 2025). She discusses the […]

School Is Back This Week

As Louisiana students head back to school this week, Dr. Cade Brumley joins the show to discuss key educational initiatives and updates. In East Baton Rouge, a pilot program is […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Anita Byrne, 08-05-25

Anita Byrne, Director of Leadership Baton Rouge at BRAC, joins the show to highlight the upcoming Leadership Baton Rouge Alumni Event. She discusses the program’s impact on Capital Region leadership, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeff Crouere, 08-05-25

Jeff Crouere joins the show to discuss major developments in Louisiana, including the $100 million redevelopment of Clearview Mall aimed at revitalizing the area. He also covered the New Orleans […]

School Starts Later, Buses Get Smarter: What’s New Under EBR Superintendent Cole’s Leadership

Article written by Adeline Fields As East Baton Rouge Parish schools prepare to begin a new academic year, Superintendent LaMont Cole marked his one-year anniversary by addressing the Baton […]