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: Donnie Miller, 07-29-25

Donnie Miller, President of the Ascension Chamber of Commerce, joins the show to highlight the importance of educating the public on carbon capture and its economic impact. He also previews […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Tommy Means, 07-28-25

Tommy Means joined the show to discuss significant changes in the roofing industry, emphasizing the importance of restoring roofing as a respected trade. He addressed key issues such as contractor […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: J Hover, 07-28-25

J Hover joins the show to talk about the upcoming Federales Fest, an exciting event celebrating music, culture, and community. He shared details about the festival’s lineup, activities, and what […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Floyd Gomez, 07-28-25

Floyd Gomez from Protect Our Children joins the show to discuss advocacy efforts for children who have experienced abuse. He emphasized the importance of raising awareness, supporting survivors, and promoting […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Scott Courtright, 07-28-25

Scott Courtright, Education Director of the Louisiana Arborist Association, joins the show to discuss academic and professional opportunities available at the upcoming arborist workshop on September 19th at Southern University. […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Kyle Rogers, 07-28-25

Kyle Rogers joins the show to promote Boots on the Bayou, a two-day music event happening on October 31 and November 1. The festival will feature performances by Cody Johnson, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Charlie Davis, 07-28-25

Chief Administrative Officer for Mayor-President Sid Edwards, Charlie Davis joins the show to discuss key issues in Baton Rouge. He highlighted a 19% drop in crime, ongoing efforts to improve […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Lou Diamond Phillips, 07-25-25

Lou Diamond Phillips joins the show to discuss his latest film, Et Tu, a dark comedic thriller about a struggling director unraveling during a disastrous play rehearsal. Phillips plays Brent, […]

Senator Cassidy Cracks Down on Fentanyl and Freelance Reform in Dual Legislative Push

Senator Bill Cassidy joins the show to discuss two major legislative efforts: the H.A.L.T. Fentanyl Act and a bill concerning independent contractors. Cassidy emphasizes the urgency of addressing the fentanyl […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mike Strain, 07-24-25

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain joins the show to discuss President Trump’s recent announcement that Coca-Cola will switch from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar in its U.S. products. Strain […]