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: Dr. Michael Pasquier, 05-12-25

Dr. Michael Pasquier, a Professor of Christian Studies and Religious Studies at LSU, joins the show to discuss the expectations surrounding the new Pope Leo and his connections to Louisiana. […]

Insurance Battles Brewing in the Legislature

In week five of the legislative session, significant discussions and battles are anticipated. Will Green, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, joins the show to […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Karli Boggs, 05-12-25

Gynecologist, Dr. Karli Boggs joins the show on this Medical Monday to discuss Women’s Health Month, emphasizing the importance of preventative care. She highlights that heart disease is the leading […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Gregg Thompson and Trey Williams, 05-12-25

Gregg Thompson and Trey Williams appeared on the show to discuss Magnolia Ridge, an industrial logistics park in Ascension Parish. They highlighted its role in boosting economic development in the […]

Mornings With Brian Haldane: Ronnie Morris, 05-09-2025

Ronnie Morris from Bessie discusses the growing role of AI in Louisiana classrooms, highlighting the pilot program using Conmigo from Khan Academy. This tool provides students with a personal AI […]

Mornings With Brian Haldane: Dr. Edward Benoit, 05-09-2025

As hurricane season approaches, Dr. Edward Benoit from LSU discusses the importance of safeguarding vital documents and family heirlooms. He highlights practical steps for preserving crucial records like home titles […]

The Mayor’s Office Is Seeking Your Input

In this interview, representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Community Development (OCD) — Kelly LeDuff and Laci Sherman — joined the show to discuss Baton Rouge’s new Five-Year Consolidated Plan. […]

We Have A New Pope!

In this interview, ABC News correspondent Brian Clark discusses the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff. The conversation explores the worldwide shock at the appointment of […]

Mornings With Brian Haldane: Chris Whipple, 05-09-2025

This interview with author Chris Whipple delves into the rollercoaster of the 2024 election, as chronicled in his book Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Lt. Don Coppola, 05-08-25

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 […]