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

Making the Case to Leave Sports Betting Alone

Scott Ward from the Sports Betting Alliance joins the show to discuss Neil Reiser’s proposed bill on sports betting and the importance of maintaining reasonable tax rates. Ward expressed his […]

Mornings With Brian Haldane: Ross Jackson, 04-25-25

Ross Jackson from LouisianaSports.net joins the show to break down Round 1 of the NFL Draft and preview the rounds ahead. He shares expert insights on the New Orleans Saints’ […]

Mornings With Brian Haldane: Brett Duggan, 04-25-25

Comedian Brett Duggan joins the show to promote the Baton Rouge Improv Comedy Festival happening this weekend. Brett shares exciting details about the lineup, featuring talented performers from across the […]

A Nursing Home Bill That Needs Attention

Andrew Muhl from AARP joins the show to discuss Senate Bill 134, a piece of legislation that could negate a lot of protections for nursing home residents. Andrew provides an […]

Mornings With Brian Haldane: Karen Profita & Angela Poirrier, 04-25-25

Karen Profita and Angela Poirrier join the show to discuss the upcoming Parade of Homes, a premier Baton Rouge event showcasing innovative home designs and renovation ideas. They share tips […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeffrey Marx, 04-24-25

Author Jeffrey Marx joins the show to discuss the upcoming One Book One Community event taking place this Sunday at 3 PM, sponsored by the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. […]

Governor Landry Defends His Insurance Package

Governor Jeff Landry appeared on the show to defend his proposed insurance package, which aims to address the ongoing issues within Louisiana’s insurance market. He emphasized the need for comprehensive […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: John Wyble, 04-24-25

John Wyble appeared on the show to discuss his role in the Freshman class of the legislative session. He claimed that this group is the most reform-minded freshman class in […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Erin Pourciau-Bradford, 04-24-25

Erin Pourciau-Bradford from ICARE joins the show to discuss effective communication and conflict de-escalation among young people. She emphasized active listening, empathy, and understanding as key strategies. Additionally, Erin shared […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Blaike Ordes, 04-24-25

Blaike Ordes from Advantus Consulting joins the show to discuss the failure of CA2 at the poles and the feasibility of remaking Amendment 2 on the show. She also covers […]