Mornings with Brian Haldane

Louisiana voters face critical decisions on ten proposed constitutional amendments during the upcoming November election. Amendment 4 proposes a permanent two-term lifetime limit for governors, which would eliminate the ability to seek office after sitting out a term. Amendment 5 aims to expand senior property tax freezes by raising the qualifying income limit from $100,000 to $150,000. policy exp...

Louisiana State University has been selected by the U.S. Department of War to join America’s Corps of Cadets, revitalizing its long-standing military tradition dating back to 1860. Led by retired Colonel Joseph Musacchia, the program offers both ROTC officer pathways and a new non-military National Security Battalion where students earn a Minor in National Strategic Studies. This initiative equips...

FMOL Health is pioneering advanced security and emergency preparedness standards across its regional hospital network in Louisiana and Mississippi. Led by Vice President and Chief Security Officer Eric Sean Clay, the organization implements system-wide standardization, including state-of-the-art weapons detection technology and staff-wide training centers. By integrating lessons from law enforceme...

PJ's Coffee expands its footprint with a brand-new location in Mid City Baton Rouge at 3384 Government Street. Guests can indulge in smooth cold brew, signature lattes, fresh bite-sized beignets, and oversized fruit muffins. Regional Manager Sean Cronin highlights the brand's rich history starting in New Orleans back in 1978. The new location offers drive-thru convenience and mobile app ordering f...

Aaron Moak is running for Mayor of Central with a campaign centered on leveraging his past legislative experience on both the Central and East Baton Rouge Metro Councils. His platform prioritizes proactive economic development by attracting technology, corporate, and research industries to key municipal corridors. Additionally, Moak emphasizes critical infrastructure upgrades, focusing heavily on...

In an interview on Talk 107.3 FM, 21st Judicial District Attorney candidate Brad Cascio responded to recent campaign mailer controversies by clarifying his record and reiterating his commitment to an issue-focused campaign. Drawing from his background as an Assistant DA with over 4,000 convictions across 13 years, Cascio emphasized that practical prosecutorial experience is essential for guiding e...

A bipartisan federal film bill proposing a 20% tax credit on U.S. labor aims to counter the recent migration of 60% of domestic film productions overseas. The legislation incorporates 5% bonus incentives for projects in rural opportunity zones and independent film initiatives. Local leaders, including representatives from Film Louisiana, emphasize the need to streamline tax credit monetization tim...

Despite warmer ocean temperatures, the Atlantic hurricane season experienced an extraordinary quiet period in September for the first time in over 100 years. Energy policy expert Josiah Neeley explains that while El Niño has suppressed Atlantic activity, public perception of storm severity often remains skewed. Rather than purely stronger weather, rising financial damages are heavily driven by hig...

Youth anxiety and depression are escalating due to modern overprotection and excessive screen usage, which replace essential unstructured free play and real-world problem-solving. Early warning signs in students include social withdrawal, morning routine struggles, and emotional distress driven by fear of social judgment. While traditional adolescent medications pose safety risks and low long-term...

Misti Cordell is building strong grassroots momentum in her campaign for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District after securing the official LAGOP endorsement. Drawing from her background in healthcare administration and community leadership, Cordell centers her campaign on economic development, rural healthcare access, and workforce retention. She advocates for targeted skill-training programs thr...

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services is hosting the "Hope Starts Here" summit on October 7th at Bethany Church in Baton Rouge to mobilize faith leaders statewide. By partnering with organizations like Focus on the Family, DCFS aims to equip local churches with toolkits to support vulnerable children and foster families. Attendees do not need to become foster parents to make an...

The 10th Annual Capital Region Crime Stoppers Awards Luncheon gathered community leaders and officers at the Renaissance Hotel to honor law enforcement efforts across nine local parishes. Keynote speaker Will Wade and host Matt Williams highlighted the vital collaboration between dedicated officers and anonymous community tipsters who help solve local crimes. Special recognition went to local init...

St. George Mayor Dustin Yates outlined "Plan 2050," a new 25-year comprehensive land use strategy designed to guide long-term regional development across the city. Shaped by direct feedback from over 700 local residents, the plan establishes clear, data-driven goals for housing, infrastructure, and commercial expansion. Primary focus areas center on crucial community priorities, including flood dr...

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence are driving debates surrounding government regulation, market concentration, and national security risks. Industry leaders are proposing hardware-level safeguards to control processing power, raising concerns about potential market monopolies by dominant tech firms. Concurrently, self-evolving AI agents are presenting new cybersecurity challenges as mo...

Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins Brian Haldane for a wide-ranging discussion on Louisiana priorities, including data center energy costs, flood mitigation, insurance affordability and federal legislation. Letlow highlights new research funding for LSU focused on severe flooding and discusses efforts to protect Louisiana ratepayers from rising energy costs. She also shares updates from her statewid...

Mike Smith, speaking on behalf of ExxonMobil, joins Brian Haldane to discuss pipeline safety and Louisiana’s Pipeline Emergency Training Program. Smith explains how the free training prepares firefighters to respond to incidents involving crude oil, natural gas and carbon dioxide. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on exercises, helping first responders build the skills and musc...

Louisiana State Representative Paul Sawyer joins Brian Haldane to discuss energy policy, politics and Louisiana’s growing manufacturing economy. Sawyer explains why he believes the state’s energy strategy has remained resilient across political changes, while addressing debates surrounding carbon capture, data centers and social media misinformation. He also highlights Louisiana’s role as a major...

David Cresson, president of the Louisiana Chemical Association, joins Brian Haldane to discuss Louisiana’s growing energy demands and the infrastructure needed to support new industrial investment. Cresson explains the potential role of microgrids, natural gas, nuclear power and other energy sources while emphasizing the need to protect residential ratepayers. The conversation also explores cooper...

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins Brian Haldane for a legal deep dive into the Lindsay Clancy case, discussing shifting defense arguments, insanity defenses, prior trial testimony, and the challenges those strategies can create. The conversation then turns to the developing New Orleans grand jury investigation, including allegations of potential jury tampering, perjury, obstruction of justice, and ma...

Bipartisan federal legislation is tackling key challenges in disaster preparedness and workforce reintegration. The proposed FEMA Workforce Planning Act mandates structured staffing strategies to accelerate disaster response across the nation. Simultaneously, the TWICE Act helps qualified individuals apply for maritime work credentials before prison release, removing employment delays. Together, t...

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy of Baton Rouge guides high school students through the step-by-step process of creating, registering, and launching real companies. Participants earn LSU college credit while working directly with local business mentors to draft financial strategies and polish pitch decks. Students present their ventures at a Community Pitch event to secure real startup capital dona...

Hyundai Posco Louisiana Steel is actively recruiting to fill 1,300 new jobs at its upcoming Donaldsonville facility before opening in 2029. The state-of-the-art facility will operate as the world's only fully integrated steel mill that slashes carbon emissions by 70% while bolstering American manufacturing supply chains. Job openings range from entry-level to experienced roles, featuring unique pe...

Ascension Parish is seeing massive economic progress through continued industrial investment and proactive regional development. To support this momentum, the Ascension Parish Chamber of Commerce emphasizes relational networking through signature community events like its annual Golf Classic and a new Sporting Clay Shoot at Covey Rise Lodge. Programs like "Opportunity Ascension" offer local busine...

Brian Haldane and Ringside Politics host Jeff Crouere analyze the expanding political and legal rift between Louisiana state officials and New Orleans leadership. They review the state Republican Party's public campaign regarding Attorney General Liz Murrill and Councilmember Helena Moreno alongside the fulfillment of recent public records demands. The discussion highlights District Attorney Colli...

Louisiana is positioning itself at the forefront of the global energy transformation through strategic investments and collaborative state initiatives discussed at Tulane University's annual energy forum. Supported by over $200 million in federal and state funding, the FUEL program drives the commercialization of university research into high-growth energy startups. The state's forward-looking str...