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: Renee Amar, 06-25-25

Renee Amar, Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, joined the show to highlight the trucking industry’s struggle with skyrocketing insurance premiums—some increasing by 40–50%. She attributed these hikes […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Tim Temple, 06-25-25

Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins the show to discuss Louisiana’s ongoing insurance crisis. He spoke about HB148, which could deter insurers from doing business in the state by removing confidentiality […]

Mornings with Brian Haldaen: Franz Borghardt, 06-25-25

Franz Borghardt joins the show to discuss the Jeremy and Angel Bill, which proposes making non-citizens convicted of DWI or DUI offenses deportable under U.S. immigration law. The bill aims […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: David Cresson, 06-24-25

David Cresson from the Louisiana Chemical Association shared LCA’s perspective on the 2025 legislative session, calling it a success overall. He acknowledged that while most outcomes were favorable for the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mark Wright, 06-24-25

State Representative Mark Wright joins the show to share his reflections on the recent legislative session, which he described as one of the most consequential in the past 20 to […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Anna Johnson, 06-24-25

Anna Johnson from the West Baton Rouge Chamber joins the show to discuss the recent legislative session, expressing that more could have been done to reduce insurance rates. She also […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeff Crouere, 06-24-25

Jeff Creuere joins the show to discuss the suspension of Nathaniel Fields, New Orleans’ homeless services director, for three days after a city investigation found he kissed a colleague at […]

What Will Merging EMS and BRFD Look Like?

Baton Rouge is embarking on a significant transformation in public safety by initiating the merger of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with the Fire Department. This move, led by the […]

“Everyone Needs Radio”: Curtis LeGeyt on the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

Article by Adeline Fields In a recent interview on Talk 107.3 FM, Brian Haldane talked with Curtis LeGeyt from the National Association of Broadcasters about the bipartisan push to […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Doug Kelly, 06-23-25

Doug Kelly from American Edge joins the show to discuss the global race in artificial intelligence, emphasizing Congress’s critical role in shaping AI policy. He highlights AI’s potential as a […]