Mornings with Brian Haldane

New Bill Targets Post‑Disaster Roofing Scams in Louisiana 10.04.2026 12:27 ↓

In the wake of major storms, Louisiana lawmakers and local roofing professionals are pushing back against predatory post‑disaster practices with proposed legislation aimed at protecting homeowners. The bill, discussed on Talk 107.3, seeks to limit aggressive door‑to‑door roofing solicitation immediately after natural disasters—particularly from out‑of‑state “storm chasers” who often pressure resid...

Workforce First: Inside the Legislature’s Game Plan for Louisiana Jobs 10.04.2026 12:30 ↓

State Representative Mike Melerine joined Talk 107.3 to break down the early momentum of the legislative session, with a clear focus on workforce development and quality‑of‑life reforms as Louisiana heads into the heart of the action. Melerine highlighted a bipartisan push to train residents for high‑demand jobs tied to major industrial projects while also welcoming short‑term in‑migration to meet...

Downtown Is Buzzing: Events, Energy, and a Bold Vision for Baton Rouge 10.04.2026 15:53 ↓

Whitney Hoffman Sayal, head of Baton Rouge’s Downtown Development District, joined the show to preview a packed spring lineup and share a forward‑looking vision for downtown growth. With Live After 5 kicking off featuring the Michael Foster Project, plus upcoming highlights like Blues Fest, Night Market, and the Crawfish King kickoff, Hoffman Sayal emphasized the momentum building downtown. She al...

Fixing the Front Door: How Innovation Is Changing the Healthcare Game 10.04.2026 5:28 ↓

Rachael Fricke, President of Guaranty Health Solutions, joined Brian to explain how true innovation in healthcare goes far beyond buzzwords—focusing instead on simplifying the patient journey while helping organizations grow sustainably. Fricke detailed how her team maps the full patient experience to identify friction, then builds smarter, connected systems like seamless digital front doors, tele...

From the Cold War to Hollywood: An FBI Spy Hunt You’d Swear Was Fiction 10.04.2026 9:13 ↓

Former FBI counterintelligence agent and author Wayne Barnes pulls back the curtain on real‑life spycraft that rivals any thriller. Barnes, a 29‑year FBI veteran, recounts his role in uncovering a Russian mole inside the Bureau—an investigation that led him from Cold War counterintelligence work in Washington, D.C., to an “almost Mission: Impossible‑level” operation at a California film festival a...

Why the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Is a Win for Louisiana Farmers 09.04.2026 30:41 ↓

We preview the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival as it kicks off a weekend of fresh Louisiana strawberries, parades, live music, and family fun. Festival leaders and this year’s Strawberry Queen share why buying local berries matters, while Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain discusses how events like this support farmers and Louisiana agriculture statewide.