Mornings with Brian Haldane

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...

Candidate Dajuana LeDuff W. Moore brings over 20 years of civil law and court clerk experience to the Justice of the Peace District 6 race in Baton Rouge. She emphasizes her commitment to keeping the court highly accessible with guaranteed 9-to-5 weekday availability to keep cases moving efficiently. Dealing with evictions, small claims under $5,000, and neighbor disputes, Moore views the court as...

Louisiana is positioned for substantial economic growth driven by high-tech projects like the proposed Space Academy near New Orleans. This industrial expansion increases demand for skilled trades, allowing workers such as certified welders to command top-tier contract rates. Economic data indicates that Louisiana ranks high in the region for wage growth, reflecting strong opportunities outside tr...

Momentum Commercial Real Estate listed a 32.3-acre riverfront property in downtown Baton Rouge for $12 million. Positioned between the Queen Casino and ExxonMobil, the land features 1,600 feet of river frontage and 1,500 feet of rail frontage on a natural bluff. The versatile site offers direct river and rail access without levee restrictions, making it suitable for industrial, corporate, or enter...

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), led by President and CEO Will Green, is traveling to Washington, D.C., to advocate for critical pro-business policies and federal legislation. During the visit, the delegation addresses major economic priorities, including bipartisan federal permitting reform to reduce project delays and lower operating costs. Leaders will also meet with n...

Baton Rouge Metro Airport secured a $1 million federal grant to incentivize non-stop daily service to Chicago. Using a Minimum Revenue Guarantee model, BTR will reduce financial risks for prospective airlines during their initial months of route setup. The initiative builds directly on BTR's prior success with its non-stop Washington, D.C. route, addressing high local passenger demand for Upper Mi...

Jared Tees, executive chef at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, previews the upcoming opening of Emeril’s Chop House. He discusses the restaurant’s premium steaks, including dry-aged beef and a 20-ounce bone-in cowboy steak, along with scratch-made sauces, sides and appetizers. Tees also shares tips for cooking the perfect filet at home and explains how teams from New Orleans and Las Vegas...

Matt Moscona, host of After Further Review, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to preview the highly anticipated LSU-Ole Miss matchup. Moscona discusses the massive crowds expected in Oxford, LSU’s dominant defense, offensive concerns and Sam Leavitt’s injury status. He also breaks down LSU’s recent turnovers and short-yardage struggles while examining the key matchups that could shape the game.

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to talk about his new show, American Mayhem. Larry discusses the show's mix of funny videos, trucks, cars, fishing, outdoor adventures and backyard antics, along with his return to improvisational comedy. He also reflects on his career, from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour to voicing Mater in Pixar’s Cars franchise, and shares memories fro...

Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss New Orleans’ growing convention and tourism industry. Leger highlights the planned 1,000-room Omni Hotel, upcoming major events and a busy fall festival calendar. He also explains how convention visitors support local hotels, restaurants, transportation companies and other businesses, with near...

Louisiana State Representative John Wyble joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss a $2.1 million FAST site investment in Washington Parish. The project will expand the Franklinton Industrial Park by 75 acres and add critical infrastructure to support existing businesses and attract new industry. Wyble also discusses the Highway 3241 project connecting Bogalusa to I-12, rural economic developm...

Scott Simon, State Director of Americans for Prosperity Louisiana, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to preview the “Freedom Isn’t Free” event coming September 24 at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Simon discusses the evening’s focus on military service, sacrifice and freedom, along with featured guests Marcus Luttrell, Glenn Jacobs and Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Charles McKi...

Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Frankel joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the unprecedented security preparations surrounding the highly anticipated Ole Miss-LSU football game in Oxford. Frankel explains how law enforcement evaluates social media “chatter,” potential threats and fan behavior, while detailing the proactive security measures planned throughout the Grove, stadiu...

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins Brian Haldane to discuss election integrity, voter roll maintenance and preparations for the November 3 election. Landry explains the state’s efforts to identify potentially ineligible registrations, including the use of the SAVE database, and discusses ongoing investigations into alleged election violations. She also reviews key registration and ear...

Metro Councilwoman Laurie White Adams joins Brian Haldane to discuss the renewed conversation surrounding potential deconsolidation of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish government. They explore questions about representation, government efficiency, shared services, debt and pensions. Adams explains why separating the governments could create additional administrative costs while acknowledgin...

Don Coppola of Capital Region Crime Stoppers joins Brian Haldane to discuss crime prevention, anonymous tips and ongoing investigations in the Baton Rouge area. Coppola highlights Operation Key Fob and urges residents to lock their vehicles and remove firearms and valuables. The conversation also covers wanted suspects, the upcoming Crime Stoppers awards luncheon and a student PSA contest focused...

Adonica Duggan, CEO of the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students, joins Brian Haldane to discuss progress and priorities in East Baton Rouge Parish schools. Duggan highlights changes in low-performing school enrollment, facilities planning, teacher investments, literacy instruction and school choice. She also explains why family and student input matters and outlines priorities for the future, includi...

Haggai Davis joins Brian Haldane on Mornings With Brian Haldane to explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and what it means for cybersecurity, global competition and the future of work. They discuss AI agents, concerns about moving too quickly without adequate safeguards, the growing technological competition between the U.S. and China, and the potential for AI to be used by malici...

Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins Brian Haldane to discuss Louisiana’s economic growth, including the Hyundai steel project and workforce development. Letlow also explains proposed protections for utility customers as data centers expand and discusses congressional efforts to combat fraud in programs such as SNAP and Medicaid.

State Senator and congressional candidate Blake Miguez joins Brian Haldane to discuss his campaign for Louisiana’s newly redrawn 6th Congressional District. Miguez talks about the challenges of adjusting to the new district, meeting voters across the region and the issues he says are central to his campaign, including the economy, energy, infrastructure, flooding and federal spending.

J. Hover, organizer of Live After Five, joins Brian Haldane to preview the upcoming fall concert series in downtown Baton Rouge. Hover breaks down the six-week lineup, including Chris LeBlanc and Friends, In Tune, After 8, The Rumble, Michael Foster Project and Rouge Crew. He also shares how the team selects performers, what attendees can expect at the free, family-friendly concerts and how local...

Will Green, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, joins Brian Haldane to discuss LABI’s 2026 Legislative Scorecard. Green breaks down the organization’s focus on workforce development, education, insurance reform and energy policy, while highlighting the legislative votes that shaped this year’s results. He also looks ahead to LABI’s priorities for the next legis...

Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst joins Brian Haldane to discuss the possibility of deconsolidating Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish government. Hurst explains why he believes the changing makeup of the parish warrants a review, while Haldane raises questions about taxes, funding, services and potential government duplication. The conversation also explores the proposed charter commission and t...

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins Brian Haldane for “Legally Served” to discuss the latest developments in the Brave Cave civil rights trial, including a disputed request to delay the proceedings. They also examine upgraded manslaughter charges against former St. Francisville police officer Richard Parsons and explain how grand jury charges can change as evidence develops. The conversation also cover...