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

Senator Bill Cassidy Wants a Jump Start on the Healthcare Discussion

Senator Bill Cassidy joins the show to discuss key issues unfolding in Washington, D.C., including a recent meeting with President Donald Trump and pressing concerns around government funding and healthcare […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: David St. Romain, 11-12-25

David St. Romain joins the show to unpack the rise of AI-generated music, including the chart-topping “Walk by Walk” by Breaking Rust, and what it means for the soul of […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Franz Borghardt, 11-12-25

LSU’s firing of head coach Brian Kelly has sparked a legal showdown over a $54 million buyout. In this episode, attorney Franz Broghardt breaks down the tangled web of contract […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Hillar Moore, 11-11-25

District Attorney Hillar Moore joins the show to unpack the devastating impact of Baton Rouge’s proposed 2026 budget. With an 11% cut across constitutional offices, Moore’s team faces a $1 […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Mason Batts, 11-11-25

Mason Batts from the mayor’s office joins the show to break down Thrive EBR, a pivotal funding proposal on the November 15th ballot. With widespread support from both political parties, […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Bill Profita, 11-11-25

Bill Profita, chairman of the Greater Baton Rouge Airport Commission, joins the show to unpack the ripple effects of the federal shutdown on air travel. With canceled flights and a […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Scott Bardwell, 11-11-25

Scott Bardwell of the Home Builders Association joins the show to break down Baton Rouge’s housing market. From rate buy-downs helping first-time buyers to middle-market sluggishness, the theme is clear: […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Jeff Crouere, 11-11-25

Jeff Crouere joins the show to unpack two major stories shaping New Orleans and beyond. First, the Catholic Church’s financial crisis deepens as 150 parishes and charities file for bankruptcy, […]

Jenn Racca: Breaking Down the Budget

Metro Councilwoman Jenn Racca joins the show to discuss the newly proposed budget, emphasizing transparency and dispelling misinformation about its timing relative to the Thrive vote. She clarified that the […]

Mornings with Brian Haldane: Janet Simmons, 11-10-25

Janet Simmons, interim director of BREC, joins the show to unpack a wave of reforms reshaping Baton Rouge’s parks and rec system. From revamping outdated policies to hiring a dedicated […]