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: Matt Edwards, 04-03-25

Matt Edwards, Community Outreach Coordinator from the Mayor’s Office joins the show to discuss “Love the Boot” Week and the Keep Baton Rouge Beautiful initiative on the show. He highlights […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jaysen Newell, 04-03-25

Jaysen Newell from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) joins the show to discuss the Riverplex Mega Park. He highlights the park’s potential to boost economic development in the region, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Andrew Ward and Robby Piper, 04-03-25

Andrew Ward from the Acadiana Veteran Alliance and Robby Piper from the Storage Center discuss their collaboration to support veterans. The alliance provides career placement and health programs, including a […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Lt. Don Coppola, 04-03-25

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. Lt. Coppola […]

Will We FINALLY Focus on Insurance?

Insurance Commissioner, Tim Temple joins the show to discuss the current state of insurance in Louisiana. He emphasizes the importance of affordable and available insurance, noting that people are more […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Haggai Davis, 04-03-25

Haggai Davis joins the show for a Cup of Tech Gumbo to discuss the NFL’s chain gang, the use of Hawkeye technology, and the future of virtual reality (VR). He […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Julia Letlow, 04-02-25

Julia Letlow joins the show to discuss Amendment 2, providing insights into its implications and significance. She explains the key aspects of the amendment, its potential impact on the community, […]

Accountability Standards for Third Graders are in Affect

Dr. Cade Brumley, Louisiana’s State Superintendent of Education, joins the show to discuss key educational initiatives and challenges. He highlights the third-grade retention law, which mandates that third graders must […]

What’s the Difference Between Trump’s Tariffs and Other Tariffs

Economist Scott Burns joins the show to discuss the significance of Liberation Day, which marks a major expansion of tariffs implemented by President Trump. Unlike the targeted tariffs of 2018-2019, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Franz Borghardt, 04-02-25

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins the show for Legally Served to discuss the Louigi Mangioni case. He provides insights into the legal complexities and implications surrounding the case, highlighting key points […]