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: Barbara Freiberg, 06-09-25

State Representative Barbara Freiberg reflected on a busy and stressful legislative session focused on education and community development. She discussed her efforts to address truancy by proposing a resolution to […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Moon Griffon, 06-09-25

Moon Griffon joins the show to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding the passage of Louisiana’s state budget. He highlighted tensions at the Capitol, focusing on disputes over spending priorities and […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Will Green, 06-09-25

Will Green, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), joins the show to discuss the final week of the legislative session and recent progress on […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Curtis Chastain, 06-09-25

Dr. Curtis Chastain joins the show to explain the key differences between heart attacks and cardiac arrests. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, often […]

Louisiana’s Insurance Regulation Report Card Gets a “C”

Louisiana recently received a “C” grade in insurance regulation from the R Street Institute—its best score in over a decade. Jerry Theodorou, policy director at the Institute, explained that the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Troy “Rocco” Moreau, 06-06-25

Troy “Rocco” Moreau from Rocco’s New Orleans Style Po-Boys joined the show for Foodie Friday, bringing energy, humor, and a delicious feature: the Po-Boy of the Week. This week’s special […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Patrick “Patty G” Gremillion, 06-06-25

Patrick “Patty G” Gremillion joins the show to share exciting news about the new downtown Baton Rouge location of his studio. He emphasized the importance of family-owned businesses in shaping […]

Going Behind The Curtain for Judicial A

State Senator Beth Mizell joins the show to discuss the final week of Louisiana’s legislative session and her recent legislative efforts. She described the atmosphere as “frenetic,” with committees rushing […]

General Honoré Reflects on Hurricane Katrina

Retired Lieutenant General Russell Honoré joins the show to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and discuss the 2025 hurricane season. He recalled arriving at the Superdome on […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Michael Duplechain, 06-06-25

Dr. Michael Duplechain from Lake Urgent Care joins the show to highlight key ways to stay healthy during the summer. He emphasized the importance of using sunscreen to protect against […]