Mornings with Brian Haldane

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...

Former FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Frankel joins Mornings With Brian Haldane to discuss the unprecedented security preparations surrounding the highly anticipated Ole Miss-LSU football game in Oxford. Frankel explains how law enforcement evaluates social media “chatter,” potential threats and fan behavior, while detailing the proactive security measures planned throughout the Grove, stadiu...

Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry joins Brian Haldane to discuss election integrity, voter roll maintenance and preparations for the November 3 election. Landry explains the state’s efforts to identify potentially ineligible registrations, including the use of the SAVE database, and discusses ongoing investigations into alleged election violations. She also reviews key registration and ear...

Metro Councilwoman Laurie White Adams joins Brian Haldane to discuss the renewed conversation surrounding potential deconsolidation of Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish government. They explore questions about representation, government efficiency, shared services, debt and pensions. Adams explains why separating the governments could create additional administrative costs while acknowledgin...

Don Coppola of Capital Region Crime Stoppers joins Brian Haldane to discuss crime prevention, anonymous tips and ongoing investigations in the Baton Rouge area. Coppola highlights Operation Key Fob and urges residents to lock their vehicles and remove firearms and valuables. The conversation also covers wanted suspects, the upcoming Crime Stoppers awards luncheon and a student PSA contest focused...

Adonica Duggan, CEO of the Baton Rouge Alliance for Students, joins Brian Haldane to discuss progress and priorities in East Baton Rouge Parish schools. Duggan highlights changes in low-performing school enrollment, facilities planning, teacher investments, literacy instruction and school choice. She also explains why family and student input matters and outlines priorities for the future, includi...

Haggai Davis joins Brian Haldane on Mornings With Brian Haldane to explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and what it means for cybersecurity, global competition and the future of work. They discuss AI agents, concerns about moving too quickly without adequate safeguards, the growing technological competition between the U.S. and China, and the potential for AI to be used by malici...

Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins Brian Haldane to discuss Louisiana’s economic growth, including the Hyundai steel project and workforce development. Letlow also explains proposed protections for utility customers as data centers expand and discusses congressional efforts to combat fraud in programs such as SNAP and Medicaid.

State Senator and congressional candidate Blake Miguez joins Brian Haldane to discuss his campaign for Louisiana’s newly redrawn 6th Congressional District. Miguez talks about the challenges of adjusting to the new district, meeting voters across the region and the issues he says are central to his campaign, including the economy, energy, infrastructure, flooding and federal spending.

J. Hover, organizer of Live After Five, joins Brian Haldane to preview the upcoming fall concert series in downtown Baton Rouge. Hover breaks down the six-week lineup, including Chris LeBlanc and Friends, In Tune, After 8, The Rumble, Michael Foster Project and Rouge Crew. He also shares how the team selects performers, what attendees can expect at the free, family-friendly concerts and how local...

Will Green, President and CEO of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, joins Brian Haldane to discuss LABI’s 2026 Legislative Scorecard. Green breaks down the organization’s focus on workforce development, education, insurance reform and energy policy, while highlighting the legislative votes that shaped this year’s results. He also looks ahead to LABI’s priorities for the next legis...

Metro Councilman Darryl Hurst joins Brian Haldane to discuss the possibility of deconsolidating Baton Rouge and East Baton Rouge Parish government. Hurst explains why he believes the changing makeup of the parish warrants a review, while Haldane raises questions about taxes, funding, services and potential government duplication. The conversation also explores the proposed charter commission and t...

Attorney Franz Borghardt joins Brian Haldane for “Legally Served” to discuss the latest developments in the Brave Cave civil rights trial, including a disputed request to delay the proceedings. They also examine upgraded manslaughter charges against former St. Francisville police officer Richard Parsons and explain how grand jury charges can change as evidence develops. The conversation also cover...

Congressman Troy Carter honored the memory of Pam Fortner, co-creator of the iconic New Orleans Hand Grenade cocktail. Carter reflected on her impact on local culture and shared how he promotes Louisiana's heritage in Washington, D.C. The discussion also covered Hyundai Steel’s $5.8 billion manufacturing investment in Donaldsonville, boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act. Carter emphasized the im...

In a recent interview on Talk 107.3, District 1 School Board candidate Megan Garretson outlined her plan to address key educational challenges in East Baton Rouge. Drawing from 15 years as an early childhood educator and business owner, she highlighted the critical need to improve kindergarten readiness, noting that nearly 70% of local students currently enter school unprepared. Garretson emphasiz...

Civic leaders in Baton Rouge are advancing Plan Baton Rouge 3 to connect LSU, downtown, and surrounding natural spaces into a unified, vibrant corridor. The proposal outlines a new sports and entertainment arena alongside a transformed River Center featuring a major hotel and upgraded convention space. Enhanced transit options, such as light rail or streetcars along Nicholson Drive, aim to improve...

In this discussion, Brian Haldane and political commentator Jeff Crouere analyze the political dynamics leading into the upcoming midterm elections. They examine the Republican strategy of using a Trump-centered convention to energize the conservative base against competitive opposition turnout. The conversation highlights how rising inflation, high gas prices, and economic strain remain the top p...

Acclaimed actor and director Eriq La Salle has released Laws of Solomon , an intense yet deeply emotional thriller that functions as both a standalone story and the fourth installment in his Martyr Maker series. The narrative centers on a reformed hitman forced out of a peaceful retirement to defend a young boy from a ruthless cartel, sparking an unexpected journey toward redemption. La Salle purp...

This broadcast discussion covers early-season SEC college football dynamics, evaluating LSU’s performance and Sam Leavitt’s ongoing offensive integration following injury recovery. The conversation transitions into national political debates, criticizing federal debt expansion and direct voter payout proposals in favor of conservative tax cuts. Local election coverage examines delayed campaign spe...

Renowned city planner Butch Spyridon is consulting on the major redevelopment of the Raising Cane's River Center to revitalise downtown Baton Rouge. By aligning local leadership and establishing clear project priorities, the initiative seeks to turn long-delayed proposals into concrete progress. Proposed plans include replacing the current arena with a 350- to 400-room flagship hotel and expanding...

FMOL Health leads the nation in adopting IntelliSep, an FDA-approved diagnostic tool that detects sepsis from white blood cells within ten minutes. By shifting focus from reactive organ failure treatment to early cellular identification, emergency care teams shave up to 70 minutes off critical response times. This rapid process allows clinicians to fast-track high-risk patients directly out of wai...

Chef and proprietor Jonathan Reynolds of Rougarou Capital Bodega joins Brian Haldane for Foodie Friday to showcase his unique Cajun-Mexican fusion menu. Reynolds discusses the new Spanish Town restaurant, his creative approach to cooking, and signature dishes including gumbo birria tacos, boudin pastor bombs and the popular gumbo smash burger.