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: Jason DeCuir, 06-12-25

Jason DeCuir from Advantus Consulting joins the show to discuss the final day of Louisiana’s legislative session, highlighting key developments and political tensions. He also examines the role of CVS […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Haggai Davis, 06-12-25

Haggai Davis joins the show to celebrate Cup of Tech Gumbo surpassing 20,000 downloads. He then dives into the latest tech news, including AI-generated legal cases in London, Google’s claim […]

How Does Cade Brumley Keep The Momentum Going?

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s State Superintendent of Education, joins the show at the Teacher Leader Summit 2025 to reflect on the past school year and share his vision for the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Ronnie Morris, 06-11-25

Ronnie Morris from District 6 with BESE joins the show to discuss Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), focusing on milestones and pivot points in education. He explores the use of AI […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mary Beth Hughes Derrickson, 06-11-25

Mary Beth Hughes Derrickson from LABI joins the show to discuss the expansion of charter schools across Louisiana, including five Corporate Charters. She highlights efforts to create more educational opportunities […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Misty Davis, 06-11-25

Misty Davis, Executive Director of Attendance Strategy for the Department of Education joins the show to address chronic absenteeism and truancy in schools. She shares strategies and resources aimed at […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Meredith Jordan, 06-11-25

Meredith Jordan, Executive Director of Diverse Leaders with the Department of Education, joins the show to discuss a statewide strategy focused on supporting diverse learners. She emphasizes the importance of […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Stacy Melerine, 06-10-25

Stacey Melerine from BESE joins the show to discuss key educational priorities, including the expansion of high-dosage tutoring to support student learning. She emphasizes strengthening early childhood education as a […]

Louisiana Education Grabs National Attention

Rick Hess, Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the show to share his insights on education reform, particularly in Louisiana. Hess began his […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Kevin Berkin, 06-10-25

Representative Kevin Berken of District 7, serving on BESE, joins the show to highlight what makes his district—encompassing Lafayette and Lake Charles—distinct. He discusses the region’s diverse educational needs and […]