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: Greg Upton, 06-27-25

Greg Upton joins the show to explore the economic and geopolitical ramifications of the Israel-Iraq conflict, particularly its impact on global oil markets. He explains how geographical uncertainty in the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Governor Jeff Landry, 06-27-25

Governor Jeff Landry joins the show to discuss SB14, a bill banning certain food dyes, preservatives, and artificial sweeteners in school meals to improve children’s health. He emphasizes the bill’s […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Renee Stelzer and Allie Attuso, 06-27-25

Renee Stelzer and Allie Attuso from Pennington Biomedical Research Center join the show to discuss the Metabolic Kitchen, a key part of the center’s nutritional research. This specialized kitchen prepares […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Debbie Accardo, 06-27-25

Regional Account Executive Debbie Accardo from Lake Urgent Care joins the show to discuss the concept of total occupational medicine. She explains how this comprehensive approach supports employee health and […]

A Ceasefire Doesn’t Mean Lowering Your Guard

Paul Viollis joins the show to analyze the conflict between Israel and Iraq, questioning whether the unrest could extend to U.S. soil. He discusses the persistent threat of terrorism, focusing […]

The Recipe Behind New Orleans Record Low Crime Numbers

Michael Hecht joins the show to highlight a historic milestone: New Orleans is experiencing its least deadly year on record, marking a significant drop in crime. He discusses the factors […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mike Manning, 06-26-25

Mike Flemming from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank joins the show to discuss the potential impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on nonprofits. He warns that the bill could […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Liz Smith, 06-26-25

Liz Smith from the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students joins the show to highlight the Changemakers program, a leadership development initiative with 175 alumni dedicated to improving education. She discusses […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: LaMont Cole, 06-26-25

East Baton Rouge Superintendent LaMont Cole reflects on his first year in office, highlighting accomplishments and lessons learned. Looking ahead to year two, he emphasizes a renewed focus on cohesion, […]

Julie Emerson Had A Busy Session

State Representative Julie Emerson joins the show to reflect on Louisiana’s recent legislative session, emphasizing the significant progress made despite challenges. Although it was officially a fiscal session, much of […]