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: Steve Cavalier, 07-18-25

Steve Cavalier, a franchisee of Smalls Sliders, joins the show to talk about the brand’s focus on quality burgers, the strong appeal of its simple menu, and the excitement surrounding […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jamie Newmann, 07-18-25

Actress Jamie Neumann joins the show to reflect on her Louisiana roots, her dynamic acting career, and her latest role in the indie political drama Thirsty. In the film, she […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Walt Leger, 07-18-25

Walt Leger from New Orleans & Company joins the show to highlight the city’s lowest crime rate in 50 years, marking a major milestone in public safety. He also previews […]

How Can the Mayor’s Office Help Plan BR3?

At the second public meeting for Plan Baton Rouge Phase Three, Chief Administrative Officer Charlie Davis joined the discussion to reflect on the evolution of downtown Baton Rouge and its […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Karen Travers, 07-18-25

Karen Travers joins the show to discuss the controversy surrounding the Epstein files and whether they will be released to the public. She highlights recent political developments, including President Trump’s […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Holly Andrews, 07-17-25

Holly Andrews from 100 Strong in Baton Rouge joined the show to share the organization’s origin story and its mission to empower local communities. She discussed how 100 Strong supports […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Pat Englade, 07-17-25

Pat Englade from Capital Area Law Enforcement Foundation (CALEF) joins the show to discuss efforts to provide bulletproof vests to local law enforcement agencies, including the Baton Rouge Police Department, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Lt. Don Coppola, 07-17-25

Lieutenant Don Coppola from Capital Region Crimestoppers joins the show to discuss the effectiveness of anonymous tips that could lead to the arrest and prosecution of wanted criminals. Coppola also […]

The Math Behind the Teacher Pay Raise

State Representative Josh Carlson of Lafayette had a productive legislative session, successfully passing four bills, including HB 466, which focuses on teacher pay raises. Carlson joins the show to explain […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Franz Borghardt, 07-17-25

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins the show to discuss the legal implications of a federal investigation that led to the arrest of several Louisiana police chiefs, including Oakdale’s Chad Doyle. The […]