Mornings with Brian Haldane

Dozens of new lawsuits have been filed against the Diocese of Baton Rouge, reopening legal and public debate over historic sexual abuse claims within the Catholic Church. The filings follow an extension of Louisiana’s temporary “look-back window,” which allows older civil claims to move forward.

Senator Bill Cassidy discussed his work and upcoming campaign, focusing on results over endorsements. He highlighted $13 billion in infrastructure funding, legislation to combat fentanyl, and expanded support for addiction and mental health. Cassidy also promoted the Working Families Tax Cuts Bill, including no-tax-on-tips, child tax credits, and a federal scholarship program for tutoring and alte...

State Rep. Michael Melerine says Louisiana is finally seeing measurable progress on both auto and homeowners insurance after years of rising rates. Major carriers such as State Farm, Progressive, Farm Bureau, and Allstate have filed significant auto rate reductions—some ranging from 8–12%—marking the first widespread relief residents have seen since the COVID era. Melerine credits recent legislati...

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank works every day to fight hunger across 11 parishes in South Louisiana. The organization serves children, families, seniors, and individuals facing food insecurity. From its Baton Rouge warehouse, food moves in and out quickly to reach people when they need it most. Importantly, the food bank does not work alone. Instead, it partners with local pantries, churches,...

Guaranty Corporation celebrated its 100th anniversary by giving back, volunteering at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank instead of holding a traditional celebration. The milestone comes during a busy and challenging time in Louisiana, marked by Mardi Gras preparations, a new mayor in New Orleans, and renewed concerns about public safety following a tragic shooting at Dooky Chase. While crime and p...

Jim Breuer returns to Baton Rouge with a mission: unite people through laughter. The longtime comedian and former Saturday Night Live star brings his “Find the Funny Tour” to L’Auberge Casino on February 21, delivering a high-energy show focused on family, faith, and shared everyday experiences. Breuer says his comedy now centers on turning down the cultural noise and reminding audiences how much...

Broadcasting live from the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, Brian spent the day serving the community during a special birthday celebration. Radio host Moon Griffon arrived on site to set up a live broadcast as well. While the focus stayed on service, Louisiana politics quickly took center stage. Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump surprised many Republicans. He issued a strong endorseme...

The City of Central is preparing to open a new City Hall as part of its Main Street 2030 plan. Mayor Wade Evans says the project will anchor the city’s first true downtown along Sullivan Road. The plan includes infrastructure upgrades, a future multi-use arena, and a municipal hub near schools and the historic football stadium. The city aims to create a sense of place, support economic growth, and...

BREC, the Baton Rouge Parks and Recreation Commission, is reducing its workforce by 10% to improve efficiency and better serve the community. Janet Simmons, the interim director, said the focus is on removing redundant positions and strengthening operations, not just cutting costs.

This week, political commentator Moon Griffon shared his thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s surprising involvement in the Louisiana Senate race. Trump recently endorsed Julia Emerson, a politician not yet officially in the race, raising questions among local conservatives.

Shelby, owner of Red Stick Bread and Board, joined Foodie Friday to share how her Baton Rouge micro bakery rose from a COVID hobby to a thriving cottage business. After buying a 25-pound bag of flour and teaching herself pizza dough, she dove into sourdough to find better bread for her diabetic diet. Today she crafts light, traditional king cakes made with sourdough discard, plus cookies, breads a...

The explosion at Smitty’s in Roseland was not an isolated event. According to independent chemist Scott Smith, the damage spread far beyond the facility. Contamination has moved through Tangipahoa Parish and continues downriver toward Lake Pontchartrain. Although the fire is out, Smith says the disaster is ongoing. Chemicals and oil still flow through drainage ditches, ponds, and creeks. Those wat...

The Louisiana Marathon returns this weekend, marking 15 years as one of Baton Rouge’s biggest annual events. Race Director Mike Wattigny says excitement is high, with every Saturday race sold out and visitors arriving from around the world. The Explore Louisiana Expo opens today at the River Center with panels, live music, and the always-popular Baby Gator photo op. Saturday features the Window Wo...

It was a busy week at Talk 107.3 FM, but Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s schedule was even more packed. Joining Brian Haldane on the morning show, Murrill walked listeners through several high-profile legal issues, including extradition disputes, abortion pill enforcement, federal testimony, and a pending Supreme Court case.

Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, shared an optimistic outlook for the city following the inauguration of New Orleans’ new mayor and city council. Leger emphasized collaboration, urgency, and excellence as key drivers for progress, aligning with the mayor’s executive orders on public safety, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility. He highlighted major upcoming events,...

Violence continues to impact Baton Rouge, and community leaders now push for early action. As a result, Capital Region Crime Stoppers highlights prevention as the most effective way to save lives. Through its Beyond Bars: Choices and Consequences program, the organization delivers powerful, real-life lessons directly to young people.

A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is moving steadily through the federal approval process and could reshape freight rail across the United States. Announced in July, the deal won shareholder approval by November and entered formal review in December when the companies submitted their application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the federal agency that will deci...

As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, community leaders across Baton Rouge are putting action behind the holiday’s core mission: service, opportunity, and progress. Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst is leading one of those efforts with a hands-on workforce development program that runs January 17–19 and targets high school students interested in nontraditional career paths.

A new sports movie arrives tomorrow, and it hits close to home for college football fans. Signing Tony Raymond dives into the intense, emotional, and often chaotic world of college recruiting. Most importantly, it tells that story with humor and heart.

As students return to class after the holiday break, Baton Rouge schools are already planning for a busy and important year. Education leaders say 2026 will bring major decisions that affect families, teachers, and students across the city.

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish, a case that could reshape Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits and impact the oil and gas industry nationwide. The Court will decide whether the cases belong in state or federal court, not the merits of the claims themselves. Industry leaders argue federal court is appropriate due to energy companies’ work with the federal government...

A Baton Rouge funeral home has ignited a heated conversation after offering discounted services for families impacted by homicide, a move that comes as youth violence remains a troubling reality in the city.

Patrick Gremillion, host of the Patty G Show, celebrated a major milestone with the podcast’s 300th episode, marking six years on the air. Gremillion joined Talk 107.3 to reflect on the show’s growth, from early at-home recordings to a professional downtown Baton Rouge studio. The milestone episode featured Gremillion and producer Jay Parker discussing the value of podcasting and its impact on the...

An August 22 explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland continues to ripple downriver, impacting communities all the way to Lake Pontchartrain. Residents report oil contamination, concerns about forever chemicals, and growing frustration over what they describe as silence from parish and state officials. Pat Mashburn, a Tangipahoa River resident, says pollutants traveled dozens of miles in under 48...

Paul Sawyer has announced his candidacy for Louisiana State Representative in District 69, citing frustration with Louisiana falling behind faster-growing states like Mississippi, Texas, and Florida. A longtime public servant and small business owner, Sawyer says the state is running out of time and needs results-driven leadership. His top priorities include fixing insurance costs, strengthening t...