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: Chris Landry, 02-21-25

Chris Landry, President and CEO of the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA), joins the show to discuss post-Super Bowl travel and lodging within the state. He highlights the hospitality industry’s readiness […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Dr. Munir Khalid-Abasi, 02-21-25

Dr. Munir Khalid-Abasi from Lake Urgent Care highlights the significance of occupational health physicals on the show. These physicals are crucial for ensuring employee health and safety in the workplace. […]

Funding Discussion: It’s Not the Library versus The City

The discussion about excess library funds in East Baton Rouge Parish is a significant issue, as explained by Metro Councilman Rowdy Gaudet. The community is debating how to use these […]

Major Adjustments as College Drive Flyover Advances

The College Drive flyover project is set to bring significant changes to the Interstate system. Rodney Mallett from the Department of Transportation discusses the upcoming modifications. Currently, drivers on I-10 […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Liz Smith, 02-20-25

Liz Smith joins the show to talk about Torch, a gateway program designed to help individuals get involved in politics. Torch aims to educate and empower people who are interested […]

Monroe’s Mayor Talks Economic Growth

Friday Ellis, the mayor of Monroe, Louisiana, joins the show to share insights about his background and the transformative efforts in Monroe since he took office. Born and raised in […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Laurie Anderson and Calvin McClinton, 02-20-25

Laurie Anderson and Calvin McClinton from ICare join the show to discuss teen dating violence. They provided valuable insights into recognizing unhealthy relationships and emphasized the importance of understanding what […]

Josh Fleig Explains AI’s Impact on the Workforce

The upcoming symposium at LSU will focus on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce. Josh Fleig, the Chief Innovation Officer from Louisiana’s Economic Development Department joins the […]

LNG is Ready for a Resurgence in Louisiana

The LABI annual meeting brought together business leaders and government officials to discuss advancing Louisiana’s business community, which is crucial for the state’s economy. Tommy Faucheux from the Louisiana Midcontinent […]

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 […]