Mornings with Brian Haldane

Chris Spalatin is actively campaigning for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board in District 7 to strengthen local public education. He highlights the direct connection between quality classroom instruction and the long-term economic growth of Baton Rouge. His campaign prioritizes third-grade literacy, competitive compensation for educators, and increased instructional time in classrooms. As Lo...

Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse clarified local violent crime data, demonstrating that juvenile homicide suspects and overall felony arrests have actually decreased compared to the previous year. He highlighted recruitment progress following recent officer pay increases, with basic and lateral training academies scheduled to launch early next year to fill operational vacancies. Chief Morse also...

Louisiana voters face a complex ballot featuring ten constitutional amendments that address local infrastructure, property rights, and tax policy reforms. Amendment 7 allows public funding to replace dangerous lead drinking water pipes on private property in New Orleans. Meanwhile, Amendment 8 restricts foreign adversary nations from using state expropriation laws to seize private real estate. Fin...

According to a recent LSU survey, crime is no longer the primary concern for New Orleans residents, marking a major shift in public perception. Improved safety ratings and a new mayoral administration have fostered renewed optimism and regional cooperation across local government. While safety sentiment has improved, residents remain focused on critical infrastructure needs such as road repairs, d...

Surviving over 15 years of domestic abuse inspired BJ Pons to found Restored, Refreshed, Renewed Retreats to support women escaping isolation and control. These free three-day retreats offer safe spaces, spiritual encouragement, and essential resources for women at any stage of their journey. Through gift baskets, shared testimonies, and private guidance, attendees experience restoration while bui...

Louisiana football fans are expressing frustration following recent program setbacks, but Moon Griffon cautions against rushing to judgment during a major coaching transition. Despite high financial investments in the NIL era, building winning team chemistry requires patience amidst constant roster and staff changes. Meanwhile, focus shifts to a demanding SEC schedule where mitigating player mista...

Capital Region Planning Commission Executive Director Jamie Setze details "Move 2050," a 25-year multimodal vision designed to address the growing transportation needs of five Louisiana parishes. With Louisiana currently facing an infrastructure backlog exceeding $14 billion, the plan prioritizes system maintenance alongside critical expansions for I-10 and I-12. Rapid economic development from ma...

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) recently demonstrated the "Be Pro Be Proud" mobile workforce unit to showcase technical trade careers to high school students. Outfitted with 14 virtual reality simulators, the customized 18-wheeler lets teenagers test-drive high-demand jobs like commercial trucking, crane operation, and electrical work. The initiative highlights lucrative...

Seasonal respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 surge as cold weather sets in across local communities. Dr. Megan Rabalais Nuss explains how to differentiate symptoms between nasal congestion from RSV and systemic body aches caused by the flu. She highlights crucial preventative protections, including annual flu shots and revolutionary RSV antibody injections that reduce infant hospital...

Louisiana is experiencing a historic economic influx with over $200 billion in industrial, technology, and infrastructure investments entering the state. The Louisiana Launch Alliance was established as a private, invitation-only networking entity to ensure local businesses remain the primary beneficiaries of these major projects. By enforcing strict category exclusivity and fostering a collaborat...

On Mornings With Brian Haldane, Rickie Guillory, owner of Guillory Petroleum Transport, discusses how rising insurance costs and costly lawsuits are affecting Louisiana trucking companies and small businesses. During Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, Guillory calls for greater transparency in medical billing, litigation funding and attorney advertising, along with reasonable limits on damages. He expl...

On Foodie Friday, Jim Urdiales, founder of Mestizo in Baton Rouge, joins Brian Haldane on Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the restaurant’s unique blend of Mexican and Louisiana Cajun-French cuisine. Urdiales shares Mestizo’s history, demonstrates how to make signature guacamole with creative toppings, and highlights the restaurant’s growing catering services and game-day offerings. Tune in...

Patrick Gremillion, host of The Patty-G Show, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss influencer marketing and how small businesses can get more value from social media promotion. Using Prince Street Pizza’s Baton Rouge opening as an example, Gremillion shares three common influencer mistakes: failing to research a business, creating generic content instead of telling a compelling story, and...

Ron Henderson from the Louisiana Department of Insurance joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss Medicare open enrollment, changes to Medicare Advantage plans, rising prescription drug costs and how seniors can choose the right coverage. He explains how Louisiana residents can access free, unbiased Medicare guidance and emphasizes the importance of protecting Medicare ID numbers from scammers...

Kyrin Minor of Guaranty Health Solutions joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to explain patient leakage and how healthcare practices can prevent losing prospective patients. She discusses common barriers, including unanswered calls, long wait times and complicated scheduling processes. Minor shares practical strategies to improve patient access, streamline operations and create a smoother patient ex...

Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Kellogg CEO Carlos Gutierrez joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss his book, Sheer Will, and the lessons that shaped his remarkable career. Gutierrez shares insights on global trade, effective leadership, building workplace relationships, and how his late ADHD diagnosis helped him recognize strengths such as hyperfocus and empathy. He explains wh...

Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss Louisiana’s growing agricultural trade with the United Kingdom, rising fuel costs for farmers and the benefits of expanded red-dyed diesel use. Strain also highlights the importance of safety during sugarcane harvest, Louisiana’s position as the nation’s leading sugarcane producer, and the economic impa...

Chanita Vasquez and Greg Fischer of the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission join Brian Haldane to discuss Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month and ways drivers and pedestrians can stay safer on Louisiana roads. They cover nighttime visibility, crosswalk safety, driver awareness, impaired decision-making and the importance of sharing the road. They also highlight the upcoming One Million Steps to Safe...

Lana Venable and State Representative Emily Chenevert join Brian Haldane to discuss Louisiana’s ongoing legal reform efforts during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week. They explore recent legislative changes, insurance costs, business growth, third-party litigation funding and the importance of continued reform. The conversation also looks ahead to the next legislative session and how residents can stay...

Haggai Davis joins Brian Haldane on Mornings With Brian Haldane for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of technology, entertainment and artificial intelligence. They discuss the growing consolidation of the streaming industry, what the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger could mean for consumers, and whether independent creators can still compete in an increasingly crowded media...

The Baton Rouge Zoo is hosting its second annual "Rumble in the Jungle" car show on Halloween day, featuring vehicles parked directly inside the zoo alongside animal exhibits. Attending families and vehicle owners can enjoy a wide range of entry categories—including motorcycles, custom bicycles, and kid-friendly Power Wheels—plus Halloween costume and vehicle decorating contests. Event proceeds di...

In a recent campaign discussion, mayoral candidate Lon Ficklin outlined his core platform priorities of flood protection, strategic infrastructure, and smart community growth for Central. Ficklin emphasized the necessity of completing key roadway projects, such as the Hooper Road expansion, to establish strong commercial corridors before bringing in new developments. He highlighted the importance...

Tropical Storm Isaias is intensifying over warm Gulf waters and is projected to become the first hurricane of the season. Recent forecast tracks have shifted eastward toward Mobile and Pensacola, significantly lowering the threat level for Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes. While areas east of I-55 may experience light rain and minor wind gusts, widespread severe weather remains unlikely for So...

Central residents and business owners are finally getting the reliable high-speed internet they deserve. State Representative Lauren Ventrella joined local leaders to announce a massive broadband expansion funded through the GUMBO Pact and BEAD program. REV Fiber will execute the project, delivering a faster and more reliable network to the community within eight months. This initiative transforms...

South Korean industrial investments are driving rapid economic growth and workforce modernization in key U.S. manufacturing sectors. Facilities like Hyundai Steel in Louisiana are injecting thousands of direct and indirect jobs while filling essential supply chain gaps for the automotive industry. Beyond immediate employment, these high-tech, eco-friendly facilities rely on comprehensive training...