Mornings with Brian Haldane

National Railroad Safety Week highlights essential practices designed to prevent vehicle collisions and pedestrian injuries at train intersections. Many driver errors stem from complacency or misinterpretation of traffic light preemption systems that hold signals red until trains pass. When a collision occurs, a stopped train blocks multiple intersections across the city, disrupting entire traffic...

Recent legislative efforts in Australia aim to allow users to opt out of social media algorithms, pushing platforms like Meta to offer chronological feeds to curb screen addiction. However, removing targeted algorithms may result in chaotic feeds filled with irrelevant advertisements rather than a better user experience. Meanwhile, cybercriminal groups like "Shiny Hunters" demonstrate the persiste...

East Baton Rouge Parish leaders are actively evaluating the potential financial and operational impacts of deconconsolidating city and parish governments. Metro Councilwoman Jenn Racca advocates for a cautious, budget-first approach to uncover hidden costs and service duplications before taking formal action. Highlighting the lessons learned from neighboring parishes, local officials caution again...

James Fitzpatrick, an Army veteran and director of the Center to Advance Security in America, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the new U.S.-Greenland security agreement. Fitzpatrick explains Greenland’s strategic importance for Arctic defense, missile monitoring and critical minerals, while outlining what expanded U.S. military access could mean for regional security. He also discusses...

Robert Ainsworth, candidate for Justice of the Peace in District 6, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss his legal background, experience in mediation and his reasons for running. Ainsworth explains the role of the Justice of the Peace Court, the challenges created by expanded district boundaries and his plans to improve accessibility and efficiency. He also discusses handling evictions, h...

Barbara Auten with Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the organization’s support for families living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. She highlights caregiver resources, education programs and Charlie’s Place respite center. Auten also previews the annual Walk to Remember on October 24 at the former Blue Cross campus, featuring the wa...

Scott Castleman of the Gulf Coast CCS Alliance joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss carbon capture and storage and the growing competition between Louisiana and Texas. Castleman explains why the Gulf Coast has ideal infrastructure and geology for CCS, how ExxonMobil’s Rose project could bring billions in investment to Southeast Texas, and what Louisiana can learn as it works to develop its...

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the state’s $100 million investment in the Fortified Roof Program, which could help strengthen approximately 10,000 homes against severe weather. Temple explains how fortified construction can reduce storm damage and potentially lower insurance costs. He also discusses efforts to bring more insurance companies...

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to break down two high-profile cases involving questions of evidence, grand jury decisions and criminal investigations. The conversation examines the Nolan Wells case in Mississippi, including the grand jury’s decision not to indict and what could happen if new evidence emerges. Borghardt also discusses an LSU Title IX case that has moved...

A proposed 90-day moratorium on U.S. diesel exports aims to lower domestic energy costs, but industry experts caution it could backfire dramatically. Tommy Faucheux of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association explains that because domestic storage pipelines are already full, blocking exports forces refineries to cut production. Because gasoline and diesel are refined together, scaling b...

East Baton Rouge leaders are evaluating a proposal to study the deconsolidation of local city and parish governance. While separating the entities could improve local political representation, council members warn that financial liabilities pose significant hurdles. Key concerns include untangling shared parish debts, dividing municipal assets, and covering ongoing legacy costs like retirement fun...

Regional leaders recently represented South Louisiana at Houston Energy Week to showcase the area's economic development opportunities and industrial infrastructure. By taking a collaborative "one team" approach, economic development groups present a streamlined process for site selection consultants and corporate executives. The region continues to lead the state in LED Certified Sites, ensuring...

Political commentator Jeff Crouere joined host Brian to discuss Louisiana’s growing potential to host the new Space Academy, highlighting the state's deep aerospace legacy at Michoud and strong congressional leadership. The discussion then shifted to New Orleans local politics, assessing Mayor Helena Moreno’s first nine months in office as she works through severe budgetary deficits left by former...

As fall sports resume, student-athletes face rigorous conditioning that increases their risk for heat-related illnesses, concussions, and joint injuries. Dr. Travis Steven Currie, MD, highlights that concussions often manifest as subtle confusion or light sensitivity rather than total loss of consciousness. Crucially, heatstroke demands immediate on-site cold-water immersion before ambulance trans...

Candidate Dajuana LeDuff W. Moore brings over 20 years of civil law and court clerk experience to the Justice of the Peace District 6 race in Baton Rouge. She emphasizes her commitment to keeping the court highly accessible with guaranteed 9-to-5 weekday availability to keep cases moving efficiently. Dealing with evictions, small claims under $5,000, and neighbor disputes, Moore views the court as...

Louisiana is positioned for substantial economic growth driven by high-tech projects like the proposed Space Academy near New Orleans. This industrial expansion increases demand for skilled trades, allowing workers such as certified welders to command top-tier contract rates. Economic data indicates that Louisiana ranks high in the region for wage growth, reflecting strong opportunities outside tr...

Momentum Commercial Real Estate listed a 32.3-acre riverfront property in downtown Baton Rouge for $12 million. Positioned between the Queen Casino and ExxonMobil, the land features 1,600 feet of river frontage and 1,500 feet of rail frontage on a natural bluff. The versatile site offers direct river and rail access without levee restrictions, making it suitable for industrial, corporate, or enter...

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI), led by President and CEO Will Green, is traveling to Washington, D.C., to advocate for critical pro-business policies and federal legislation. During the visit, the delegation addresses major economic priorities, including bipartisan federal permitting reform to reduce project delays and lower operating costs. Leaders will also meet with n...

Baton Rouge Metro Airport secured a $1 million federal grant to incentivize non-stop daily service to Chicago. Using a Minimum Revenue Guarantee model, BTR will reduce financial risks for prospective airlines during their initial months of route setup. The initiative builds directly on BTR's prior success with its non-stop Washington, D.C. route, addressing high local passenger demand for Upper Mi...

Jared Tees, executive chef at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, previews the upcoming opening of Emeril’s Chop House. He discusses the restaurant’s premium steaks, including dry-aged beef and a 20-ounce bone-in cowboy steak, along with scratch-made sauces, sides and appetizers. Tees also shares tips for cooking the perfect filet at home and explains how teams from New Orleans and Las Vegas...

Matt Moscona, host of After Further Review, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to preview the highly anticipated LSU-Ole Miss matchup. Moscona discusses the massive crowds expected in Oxford, LSU’s dominant defense, offensive concerns and Sam Leavitt’s injury status. He also breaks down LSU’s recent turnovers and short-yardage struggles while examining the key matchups that could shape the game.

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to talk about his new show, American Mayhem. Larry discusses the show's mix of funny videos, trucks, cars, fishing, outdoor adventures and backyard antics, along with his return to improvisational comedy. He also reflects on his career, from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour to voicing Mater in Pixar’s Cars franchise, and shares memories fro...

Walt Leger, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss New Orleans’ growing convention and tourism industry. Leger highlights the planned 1,000-room Omni Hotel, upcoming major events and a busy fall festival calendar. He also explains how convention visitors support local hotels, restaurants, transportation companies and other businesses, with near...

Louisiana State Representative John Wyble joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss a $2.1 million FAST site investment in Washington Parish. The project will expand the Franklinton Industrial Park by 75 acres and add critical infrastructure to support existing businesses and attract new industry. Wyble also discusses the Highway 3241 project connecting Bogalusa to I-12, rural economic developm...

Scott Simon, State Director of Americans for Prosperity Louisiana, joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to preview the “Freedom Isn’t Free” event coming September 24 at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Simon discusses the evening’s focus on military service, sacrifice and freedom, along with featured guests Marcus Luttrell, Glenn Jacobs and Louisiana Secretary of Veterans Affairs Charles McKi...