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

How’s the Republican Party Looking Throughout the State?

Derek Babcock, leader of the Republican Party in Louisiana, appears on the show to talk about the upcoming elections. He focuses on the importance of retail and grassroots politics in […]

Combining Forces in Law Enforcement

Neil Patel joins the show to discuss a recent study on public safety in Baton Rouge. The study, commissioned by public leaders, aimed to explore structural reforms in law enforcement. […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mark Wright, 10-31-24

State Representative Mark Wright joins the show to discuss the upcoming special session on tax reform. He highlighted the session’s goals, including simplifying the tax code and addressing budget concerns. […]

Restore or Retreat makes a case for a Constitutional Amendment on your November Ballot

Executive Director Joe Orgeron and Project Coordinator Polly Glover from Restore or Retreat discussed their mission on the show, focusing on supporting large-scale restoration projects in South Louisiana. Their efforts […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Don Coppola, 10-31-24

Lieutenant Don Coppola of Crimestoppers joins the show to discuss the ways to stay safe on Halloween and the effectiveness of anonymous tips that could lead to the arrest and […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Haggai Davis, 10-31-24

Haggai Davis joins the show for a Cup of Tech Gumbo to share his thoughts on the article, “Kids TV Is Dead, Long Live Kids TV” on Y! Entertainment that […]

What We’re Learning About The Upcoming Special Session

Jason DeCuir from Advantous Consulting joins the show to discuss the upcoming special session on tax reform in Louisiana. DeCuir highlighted the critical need for tax reform to enhance the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Zack West and Kyle Calahan, 10-30-24

Zack West and Kyle Calahan join the show to discuss the upcoming West Foundation Homerun Derby, scheduled for November 17th. They highlighted the event’s goals, including community engagement and fundraising […]

Mayoral Candidate Sid Edwards talks about Growing on the Campaign Trail

Mayoral candidate Sid Edwards shared insights from his campaign journey. He discussed his evolving understanding of community needs and the importance of grassroots engagement. Edwards highlighted his key policy priorities, […]

We Talk Elections and Disaster Recovery with Congressman Garret Graves

Congressman Garret Graves discussed key issues surrounding elections and disaster recovery efforts. Graves provided an in-depth analysis of the current political landscape, emphasizing the importance of voter engagement and the […]