Mornings with Brian Haldane

In this engaging broadcast discussion, hosts Brian and Moon Griffon analyze major officiating flaws in the NFL, highlighting how instant replay often fails to resolve subjective call discrepancies. Moving to college football, they celebrate LSU's decisive victory in Tiger Stadium while expressing confidence in the team's depth despite key player injuries heading into critical November matchups. Th...

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) has announced its 2026 Business Excellence Award winners, honoring outstanding businesses and leaders driving statewide economic growth. Top honors include Phillip May of Entergy Louisiana as Executive of the Year and the Ascension Chamber of Commerce as Economic Development Partner of the Year. The awards also highlight key community contr...

As Election Day approaches, political campaigns heavily rely on SMS messaging to drive voter turnout across the country. Travis Trawick, CEO of FullPac, explains that campaigns use detailed voter data to send segmented, precinct-level texts rather than generic district-wide blasts. While replying "STOP" unsubscribes a voter from one specific organization, independent PACs often continue messaging...

Sarah Joy Hays, owner of CounterSpace Bakery, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane for Foodie Friday to discuss the bakery’s growth, scratch-made menu and popular treats. Hays shares baking tips, including why home bakers should use a kitchen scale, bench scraper and oven thermometer. She also talks about CounterSpace’s famous chocolate chip cookies, breakfast offerings, wholesale partnerships and ex...

Paula Jordan of Pennington Biomedical Research Center joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to explain the CROWN Network, a new initiative connecting Louisiana communities with health researchers. CROWN provides health education while giving residents opportunities to help shape research priorities, participate in studies, join focus groups and advisory boards, and access research findings. Jordan als...

Senator Bill Cassidy joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss his efforts to address Social Security’s long-term finances and reform college athletics. Cassidy outlines his proposal to create a $1.5 trillion investment account to help address future Social Security obligations and emphasizes the need for bipartisan support. He also discusses proposed changes to college sports, including transf...

Laurie White Adams, director of government affairs at the Pelican Institute, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to break down Louisiana’s 10 proposed constitutional amendments. The discussion covers the Pelican Institute’s call for a constitutional convention and examines the first three amendments involving disabled veterans’ property tax exemptions, property tax millage rates and post-conviction...

Rodney Mallet, spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the ongoing I-10 widening project in Baton Rouge. Mallet addresses concerns about traffic congestion, road closures and construction impacts, explaining how DOTD has worked to minimize disruptions through nighttime work and an extended project timeline. He...

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum is hosting its annual gala featuring the vibrant theme "Louisiana Untamed" to support local educational outreach and community programs. Attendees will enjoy unique VIP experiences, including Cajun caviar tastings, photo opportunities with a live alligator, signature cocktails, and exclusive gallery exhibits. The event highlights LASM's 64-year mission of int...

After surviving a tragic 2017 line-of-duty call, Nashville police officer Nick Diamond founded Restoring Responders to provide crucial mental health support for emergency personnel. The organization hosts five-day, all-inclusive retreats nationwide that blend high-end recreational activities like guided fishing with evening trauma-counseling sessions. Designed as a preventive refuge rather than a...

The Louisiana Department of Health is hosting "Strong Her Louisiana," a free community fun run and walk taking place on September 30th at Proofworks in Baton Rouge. Designed to celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day, the event aims to empower women to prioritize their physical health alongside family responsibilities. Organizers have partnered with local run groups, vendors, and Varsity...

National Railroad Safety Week highlights essential practices designed to prevent vehicle collisions and pedestrian injuries at train intersections. Many driver errors stem from complacency or misinterpretation of traffic light preemption systems that hold signals red until trains pass. When a collision occurs, a stopped train blocks multiple intersections across the city, disrupting entire traffic...

Recent legislative efforts in Australia aim to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms, pushing platforms like Meta to offer chronological feeds to curb screen addiction. However, removing targeted algorithms may result in chaotic feeds filled with irrelevant advertisements rather than a better user experience. Meanwhile, cybercriminal groups like "Shiny Hunters" demonstrate the persiste...

East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are actively evaluating the potential financial and operational impacts of deconconsolidating city and parish governments. Metro Councilwoman Jenn Racca advocates for a cautious, budget-first approach to uncover hidden costs and service duplications before taking formal action. Highlighting the lessons learned from neighboring parishes, local officials caution again...

James Fitzpatrick, an Army veteran and director of the Center to Advance Security in America, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the new U.S.-Greenland security agreement. Fitzpatrick explains Greenland’s strategic importance for Arctic defense, missile monitoring and critical minerals, while outlining what expanded U.S. military access could mean for regional security. He also discusses...

Robert Ainsworth, candidate for Justice of the Peace in District 6, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss his legal background, experience in mediation and his reasons for running. Ainsworth explains the role of the Justice of the Peace Court, the challenges created by expanded district boundaries and his plans to improve accessibility and efficiency. He also discusses handling evictions, h...

Barbara Auten with Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the organization’s support for families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. She highlights caregiver resources, education programs and Charlie’s Place respite center. Auten also previews the annual Walk to Remember on October 24 at the former Blue Cross campus, featuring the wa...

Scott Castleman of the Gulf Coast CCS Alliance joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss carbon capture and storage and the growing competition between Louisiana and Texas. Castleman explains why the Gulf Coast has ideal infrastructure and geology for CCS, how ExxonMobil’s Rose project could bring billions in investment to Southeast Texas, and what Louisiana can learn as it works to develop its...

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the state’s $100 million investment in the Fortified Roof Program, which could help strengthen approximately 10,000 homes against severe weather. Temple explains how fortified construction can reduce storm damage and potentially lower insurance costs. He also discusses efforts to bring more insurance companies...

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to break down two high-profile cases involving questions of evidence, grand jury decisions and criminal investigations. The conversation examines the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi, including the grand jury’s decision not to indict and what could happen if new evidence emerges. Borghardt also discusses an LSU Title IX case that has moved...

A proposed 90-day moratorium on U.S. diesel exports aims to lower domestic energy costs, but industry experts caution it could backfire dramatically. Tommy Faucheux of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association explains that because domestic storage pipelines are already full, blocking exports forces refineries to cut production. Because gasoline and diesel are refined together, scaling b...

East Baton Rouge leaders are evaluating a proposal to study the deconsolidation of local city and parish governance. While separating the entities could improve local political representation, council members warn that financial liabilities pose significant hurdles. Key concerns include untangling shared parish debts, dividing municipal assets, and covering ongoing legacy costs like retirement fun...

Regional leaders recently represented South Louisiana at Houston Energy Week to showcase the area's economic development opportunities and industrial infrastructure. By taking a collaborative "one team" approach, economic development groups present a streamlined process for site selection consultants and corporate executives. The region continues to lead the state in LED Certified Sites, ensuring...

Political commentator Jeff Crouere joined host Brian to discuss Louisiana’s growing potential to host the new Space Academy, highlighting the state's deep aerospace legacy at Michoud and strong congressional leadership. The discussion then shifted to New Orleans local politics, assessing Mayor Helena Moreno’s first nine months in office as she works through severe budgetary deficits left by former...

As fall sports resume, student-athletes face rigorous conditioning that increases their risk for heat-related illnesses, concussions, and joint injuries. Dr. Travis Steven Currie, MD, highlights that concussions often manifest as subtle confusion or light sensitivity rather than total loss of consciousness. Crucially, heatstroke demands immediate on-site cold-water immersion before ambulance trans...