Louisiana lawmakers are advancing several workforce and education bills before the session ends. Proposals include a statewide career dashboard, more on-campus business partnerships at high schools, expanded financial literacy programs, and stronger career exposure for students. Mary Beth Derrickson with LABI also highlighted new national rankings that place Louisiana first in reading growth and second in math growth since the pandemic.

Moon Griffon joined Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 to break down Louisiana’s Senate race and the fallout from Sen. Bill Cassidy losing re-election. Griffon said Cassidy’s impeachment vote against Donald Trump and his continued defense of it on national television ultimately hurt his support with Louisiana Republicans. Haldane agreed the vote became politically damaging but defended Cassidy’s lifetime of public service. The two also discussed the upcoming runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Griffon said he was surprised by Letlow’s strong showing and criticized negative campaign ads and outside money influencing the race. Griffon believes turnout, not advertising, will decide the June 27 runoff.

Salad 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.

Will 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.

Louisiana 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. 

New 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.

Emily 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.

Free 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.

Louisiana 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.

A 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.