Mornings with Brian Haldane

District Attorney Hillar Moore highlights how modern prosecution requires managing heavy digital evidence workloads, including body cameras and cell phone data. The role of victim assistance counselors remains essential in supporting individuals through legal proceedings despite funding challenges. Technological and societal shifts have also transformed political campaigns, significantly increasin...

Mike Moncla of the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association recently shared key updates on Louisiana's evolving energy landscape following major industry meetings. The Haynesville Shale continues to serve as the state's main upstream driver, generating both high natural gas yields and significant volumes of produced water. Innovative filtration technologies now offer opportunities to convert this indus...

Louisiana expands high-speed broadband infrastructure across rural parishes to boost economic development, healthcare access, and emergency response capabilities. Recent projects in Central and Plain Dealing deliver resilient fiber internet to thousands of rural households, small businesses, and local first responders. Broadband growth across 26 North Louisiana parishes moves three times faster th...

Legal expert Franz Borghardt examines the complex legal and constitutional challenges surrounding state execution protocols. The discussion focuses on recent botched execution attempts and the resulting Eighth Amendment challenges regarding cruel and unusual punishment. Defense attorneys increasingly leverage procedural failures to secure life sentences, while states struggle with drug availabilit...

Congressman Troy Carter joined Mornings with Brian Haldane to discuss the burden of Louisiana's ten constitutional amendments on the current ballot, specifically highlighting Amendment 7 regarding lead pipe replacement in New Orleans. Carter argued that utilizing $150 million in federal funds for public health should not require statewide constitutional approval, though he urged voters to approve...

Louisiana's upcoming Constitutional Amendment 2 addresses an outdated tax policy from 1973 that penalizes local districts for maintaining efficient budgets. Under current law, local entities must max out property tax millages during four-year reassessment cycles or permanently lose their voter-approved rate limits. Supported by State Representative Roger Wilder, Amendment 2 removes this "use it or...

As early voting opens across East Baton Rouge Parish, candidate Joseph Cataldie details his platform for Family Court Judge in Section 3. Bringing nearly 20 years of family law experience as an attorney and judicial clerk, Cataldie highlights the critical importance of civil protective orders, child custody rulings, and timely courtroom decisions. He stresses the need to improve voter turnout and...

Constitutional Amendment 10 offers Louisiana local governments a practical strategy to combat property blight across the state. By allowing parishes to grant up to a 75% property tax exemption for up to 20 years, the measure creates financial incentives to restore abandoned structures. Local municipalities retain total control over the program, ensuring that property owners must bring blighted bui...

Baton Rouge area leaders are actively prioritizing major venue upgrades to establish the city as a competitive southeastern convention destination. A key component of this master development strategy includes constructing a premier 400+ room host hotel adjacent to the Raising Cane's River Center. Economic impact research reveals that a flagship downtown hotel increases overall hotel occupancy and...

Louisiana's early voting period has kicked off with ten constitutional amendments on the ballot, including a key measure to allocate federal funds toward replacing New Orleans' lead water pipes. Media commentators emphasize how strict state laws force hyper-local infrastructure funding onto statewide ballots, causing confusion among voters. Meanwhile, national campaign strategy and massive politic...

Louisiana finished the 2025–2026 fiscal year with an estimated budget surplus of $565 million due to conservative revenue models and strict spending controls. State Representative Jack McFarland detailed how conservative estimates led to higher tax collections, while state agencies achieved over $125 million in expenditure savings. By constitutional mandate, half of the surplus goes directly towar...

Louisiana is witnessing a substantial economic transformation driven by major technological investments, including large-scale data centers and SpaceX developments. Radio personalities Brian Haldane and Moon Griffon explored how calling these facilities "digital factories" highlights their massive industrial and job-creation impact. Although local residents initially expressed concern regarding en...

The Capital Region Planning Commission is hosting public feedback opportunities for its Move 2050 transportation initiative, a 25-year plan addressing regional traffic, safety, and infrastructure across five Baton Rouge area parishes. Discussions between CRPC Executive Director Jamie Setze and talk host Brian Haldane highlighted critical funding gaps, noting that an estimated $8.2 billion in regio...

Louisiana recently proved its standing as a global energy epicenter by hosting over 5,000 international delegates at America's LNG Summit in Lake Charles. High-level international allies rely on Louisiana's clean and affordable natural gas to maintain global energy stability. Meanwhile, local initiatives like the LNG Innovation Hub at McNeese State University fuel ongoing research and technologica...

In Louisiana, approximately 4,000 women receive a breast cancer diagnosis each year, making early screening a critical health priority. FMOL Health has introduced a new mobile mammography coach equipped with advanced 3D imaging to eliminate transportation and scheduling barriers. This innovative technology allows radiologists to view breast tissue in thin layers, making small tumors significantly...

On November 3rd, Louisiana voters will decide on 10 diverse constitutional amendments addressing property taxes, government spending, and infrastructure. Key proposals include extending tax exemptions for surviving spouses of disabled veterans, removing incentives for local governments to arbitrarily raise property tax millages, and expanding frozen assessment income limits for seniors. Critical i...

Wagyulicious brings premium, farm-raised Wagyu beef burgers and breakfast specials to Baton Rouge. Sourced directly from owner Jeremy Fruh’s Mississippi cattle farm, the beef is ground in-house to create tender, juice-filled smash burgers. Signature menu items like "The Mad Cow" burger feature bold spicy toppings, while the new breakfast lineup includes loaded Wagyu burritos and hot honey chicken...

As election day approaches in East Baton Rouge Parish, voters are turning their focus to crucial down-ballot contests like the District 6 Justice of the Peace race. Metro Councilwoman Jen Racca is campaigning on a platform of operational efficiency, leveraging her small business and legal experience to modernize the busy court. Handling thousands of evictions, small claims, and administrative duti...

As election day approaches in East Baton Rouge Parish, voters are turning their focus to crucial down-ballot contests like the District 6 Justice of the Peace race. Metro Councilwoman Jen Racca is campaigning on a platform of operational efficiency, leveraging her small business and legal experience to modernize the busy court. Handling thousands of evictions, small claims, and administrative duti...

Baton Rouge AI Week runs from October 25 through October 31 to deliver beginner-friendly technology education to the local community. Event organizers Amber Alexis and Eric B. Lewis focus on demystifying artificial intelligence through practical, hands-on workshops tailored for seniors, families, and business owners. The program prioritizes digital safety, data privacy, and ethical application to...

The Tunnels to Towers Foundation is hosting its annual 5K run and walk in Baton Rouge to support fallen first responders, Gold Star families, and injured service members. Organizers Kelly Lambert and Kyle Callahan shared how the foundation provides mortgage-free homes, custom smart homes, and academic scholarships to deserving military and first responder families. Participants can look forward to...

New Orleans is experiencing a major economic and cultural boost driven by high-profile medical conventions, sports entertainment, and seasonal festivals. Tourism leaders are extending the city's global reach by hosting an exclusive French 75 cocktail event at Harry's Bar in Paris alongside the New Orleans Saints' international game. Local fall festivities highlight the city's rich culture through...

Local school board elections play an essential role in shaping community quality of life, economic recruitment, and long-term workforce development. Community leaders Adonica Duggan and Representative Barbara Freiberg urge voters to research candidates thoroughly rather than letting local political apathy dictate election outcomes. Effective educational leaders must prioritize open-minded constitu...

The 22nd Annual America’s LNG Summit & Exhibition in Lake Charles highlighted Southwest Louisiana's role as the global epicenter of liquefied natural gas export and innovation. Industry leaders, state officials, and international ambassadors gathered to discuss the region's massive production footprint, which rivals top exporting nations worldwide. Beyond supplying crucial energy to global all...

Sempra Infrastructure secured top project honors at America's LNG Summit for its transformative $24 billion Port Arthur LNG export facility. Phase 1 and Phase 2 together deliver 26 million tons per annum of natural gas, providing essential energy alternatives to European and South American partners. Beyond international energy security, Sempra focuses heavily on Gulf Coast community uplift, illust...