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Mornings with Brian Haldane
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Join the conversation with Brian Haldane every weekday morning from 6am through 9am as he broadcasts live just steps away from the capitol! Connected to the local newsmakers, Brian has some of the biggest names in local politics on the air everyday. Start each hour with news updates from our friends at ABC News, get around the trouble spots in traffic and get the latest weather updates from our partners at WBRZ. Stay up to date on the biggest stories in the city, state and beyond with Top Stories & Trending just past 6am and 7am every morning. We hope you'll join us mornings on TALK 1073!
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Salad Station Expands Healthy Dining Options Across Baton Rouge
2d ago00:14:47Tap to summarizeSalad Station joined Foodie Friday to talk about National Salad Month, fresh ingredients, and why customizable meals continue to grow in popularity. The restaurant started in Hammond and now operates across six states with Baton Rouge locations on Perkins Road, Corporate Boulevard, and Coursey Boulevard. The conversation focused on the restaurant’s self-serve concept, fresh daily prep, and expanding menu options such as rice bowls, wraps, and catering. Staff highlighted the popularity of the pork carnitas rice bowl and jalapeño ranch dressing, and explained how customers can create healthier meals without sacrificing flavor or convenience.
Transcribe →LABI Pushes Support for Constitutional Amendment 4 Ahead of Election
2d ago00:10:58Tap to summarizeWill Green with LABI explained Constitutional Amendment 4 and why the group supports it ahead of Saturday’s election. He said the amendment would give parishes more control over inventory taxes instead of keeping the rule in the state constitution. Green also addressed concerns about misinformation and discussed LABI’s endorsement of Judge Cade Cole Burris in the Louisiana Supreme Court race.
Transcribe →Louisiana Supreme Court Candidate Discusses Tort Reform, Crime and Carbon Capture Concerns
2d ago00:06:03Tap to summarizeLouisiana Supreme Court candidate Judge William Burris joined the show to discuss the final days of his campaign and the biggest issues Louisiana voters continue bringing up ahead of the election. Burris explained how judicial campaigns differ from traditional political races because judges must follow strict judicial rules and focus on interpreting laws instead of creating them. He discussed concerns surrounding rising insurance costs, recent tort reform legislation, crime, online child safety investigations and carbon capture-related eminent domain debates happening across parts of Louisiana. He also shared his background as a district judge serving St. Tammany and Washington parishes and said his approach to the bench centers on hard work, common sense and following the law.
Transcribe →New Orleans Tourism Surges Past 19 Million Visitors as Major Events Fuel Growth
2d ago00:14:09Tap to summarizeNew Orleans tourism is booming again with more than 19 million visitors in 2025 and over $10 billion in visitor spending. Kelly Schultz from New Orleans & Company joined Talk 107.3 to break down how major events like the Super Bowl, UFC events, Michelin recognition, and international tourism campaigns helped the city rebound stronger than ever. The conversation also covered upcoming events like Sail 250, IPW 2027, and Keith Lee’s Family Day festival, plus why New Orleans continues to rank as one of the top destinations in the country.
Transcribe →State Rep. Emily Chenevert Talks Legislative Session, St. George Schools and Community Fundraiser
2d ago00:12:55Tap to summarizeEmily Chenevert joined “Mornings with Brian Haldane” to discuss the final weeks of Louisiana’s legislative session, several education-related bills, and a community fundraiser supporting the Coppola family. She highlighted the Coppola Pickleball Cancer Benefit happening at Electric Pickle this weekend, with live music, food, and community support for St. George firefighter Brian Coppola and his family. Chenevert also shared updates on workers’ compensation legislation, pre-K education discussions, fetal development education proposals, and the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed St. George school district amendment.
Transcribe →Free Cancer Screenings and Health Resources Coming to Baton Rouge at Live Well Baton Rouge Event
2d ago00:05:32Tap to summarizeFree cancer screenings, health checks, music, food, and community resources are all coming together for Live Well Baton Rouge this Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Kyle Bove with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center explains how the free event helps residents access breast, prostate, colorectal, and skin cancer screenings regardless of insurance status. He also highlights the role of patient navigators, community partnerships, and support from Carnival Crew de Louisiane in making the event possible.
Transcribe →Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain Talks Grilling Season Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
3d ago00:23:24Tap to summarizeLouisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain joined the show to talk about the kickoff of grilling season ahead of Memorial Day weekend. He shared simple steak tips, Louisiana barbecue traditions, and stories from cooking on family farms. The conversation covered everything from ribeyes and ribs to charcoal, pecan wood, propane grills, and why Louisiana families take grilling seriously.
Transcribe →Baton Rouge Teen Expands Narcan Access Through Hope Resuscitated Initiative
3d ago00:13:25Tap to summarizeA Baton Rouge teen is making a major impact in the fight against opioid overdoses. Leila Ramos started Hope Resuscitated after losing family members to overdoses and realizing teens had limited access to Narcan. Since 2025, her nonprofit has distributed more than 1,000 doses through anonymous pickup boxes at libraries and community locations. Ramos also launched a free app called “Overdose Partner” that teaches people how to administer Narcan during an emergency.
Transcribe →AI Tax Debate Sparks Concerns Over Cost, Jobs and Consumer Impact
3d ago00:14:03Tap to summarizeHaggai Davis joined “Cup of Tech Gumbo” to break down the growing conversation around taxing AI companies. The discussion covered proposed “AI compute taxes,” how consumers could end up paying more for AI tools, and why avoiding artificial intelligence is becoming nearly impossible. The segment also touched on cybersecurity concerns involving hacked robot lawnmowers and connected devices.
Transcribe →Julia Letlow Pushes FEMA Reform While Campaigning Across Louisiana
4d ago00:10:52Tap to summarizeJulia Letlow joins Brian Haldane to discuss the final days of the Louisiana Senate race, negative campaign ads, and what she’s hearing from voters across the state. She also explains her new FEMA reform bill aimed at speeding up disaster relief after hurricanes and why she believes the agency still needs major changes.
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