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

Live from LABI’s Annual Meeting: Tom Cox

Incoming Chairman of LABI, Tom Cox, appeared on the show to share his insights on entrepreneurship, small business, and the collateral source rule. He discussed the importance of fostering a […]

Live from LABI’s Annual Meeting: Jason DeCuir

Jason DeCuir, chairman of LABI, appeared on the show to recap the company’s past year. He highlighted significant achievements, challenges, and milestones reached by LABI. DeCuir discussed the organization’s efforts […]

Live from LABI’s 2025 Annual Meeting: Will Green

Will Green from LABI appeared on the show to discuss Louisiana’s business focus and current performance. He highlighted key areas of economic development, business growth, and challenges faced by local […]

Live from LABI’s 2025 Annual Meeting: Jim Patterson

Jim Patterson, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at LABI, appeared on the show to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. He discussed LABI’s achievements over the past five decades and […]

Live from LABI’s 2025 Annual Meeting: Bryan Hanks

Bryan Hanks from the UL Foundation joins the show to discuss the state of the energy sector under the Trump Administration. He highlighted key policies and their impacts on the […]

Live from LABI’s 2025 Annual Meeting: Mary Beth Hughes Derrickson and Kim Carver

Mary Beth Hughes Derrickson and State Representative Kim Carver appeared on the show to discuss the importance of early childhood education and its impact on the workforce. They also explored […]

Congressman Carter Sounds off on DOGE

Congressman Troy Carter joins the show to discuss various topics, starting with his admiration for New Orleans music legend Allen Toussaint. Carter shared his experience at the unveiling of a […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Morgan Almeida, 02-18-25

Morgan Almeida from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) joins the show to discuss 225 Day and the “Better in Baton Rouge” initiative. 225 Day celebrates the Baton Rouge area, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeffrey Toobin, 02-18-25

Author Jeffrey Toobin joins the show to discuss his latest book, “The Pardon: The Politics of Presidential Mercy,” which explores the history and implications of presidential pardons in the United […]

An Update on DEI on Louisiana Education

State Representative Emily Chenevert joins the show to discuss the ongoing debate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs at Louisiana universities, particularly LSU. The conversation began with concerns from […]