The Sit Down with Russ Latino
The Sit Down with Russ Latino is where complex issues meet real conversations. From politics and policy to culture and community, we break down the news that shapes your world, one sit-down at a time. Russ Latino is, a thought leader and advocate, as he engages with guests across the spectrum of ideas to dig deep, ask the tough questions, and find common ground. You can join the conversation by sending an email to TheSitDown@MPBonline.org or using the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app, which is available in your mobile device's app store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Today, Russ sits down with U of M Prof. of Philosophy - Steven Skultety & MMI Prof. of History - Rankin Sherling in the first half of the show, then it’s a chat with Dr. Gad Saad, Scholar at the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom, University of Mississippi about his new book "Suicida...
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Today, Russ sits down with Jackson's new Chief of Police, Dr. RaShall Brackney, to discuss her newly appointed position, her previous reforms as chief of police in Charlottesville, Virginia, her vision for tackling crime in the City of Jackson and more!
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In the first half of the show, Russ sits down with Palmer Home for Children's Senior Development Dir., Sara Williams and Statewide Senior Director of Church and Community Partnerships, Whit Lewis to discuss the organization 130 year history, and more. In the second half, Russ sits down with Sen. Lydia Chassaniol, host of MPB's new...
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Russ sits down with Attorney General, Lynn Fitch to discuss her role as the state's 40th & 1st female Attorney General, and more.
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Russ sits down with John McKay, President/CEO of the Mississippi Business Alliance to discuss PBM reform legislative and regulatory changes, in addition to his work with MBA, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, the Mississippi Economic Council, the Business and Industry Political Education Committee, and more.
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Russ sits down with Secretary of State, Michael Watson to discuss what’s happening around Mississippi, related to the Office’s dedication to being both a service and information agency for the state, overseeing administrative government procedures, and more.
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Russ runs down last night’s SOTU speech, then sits down with Chef & Restauranter, Derek Emerson, to discuss his newest restaurant, Masa Mesa, opening the first week of March, and more!
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Russ sits down with State Representative Brent Powell, Senator Jeremy England, Lobbyists Serena Flowers, & Arnie Hederman, to discuss booze bills including, Sunday sales, direct ship, problems with ABC and more.
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You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
Today, Russ sits down for a week, in review! From national to local, from politics and policy, to culture and community, he’ll break down the news that shaped your world recently. Russ discusses ICE immigration, Bad Bunny at the Superbowl, Valentine's Day, and more!
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Russ sits down with State Representative Lee Yancey for the first two segments, to discuss medical marijuana legislative, and more, and Christina Dent with End it for Good joins the show for the final two segments, to talk about the organization's efforts in exploring life-saving approaches to drugs and addicti...
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Today, Russ sits down with House Speaker Jason White to breakdown the 2026 legislative session related to HB 2 and more.
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Today, Russ sits down with Salena Zito of the Washington Post & Whitney Lipscomb with Rule of Law Defense Fund.
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You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.
Today, Russ provides a 2026 MS Legislative Preview with guest Rep. Daniel Sparks, plus, sports reporter Blake Levine joins the show to discuss Ole Miss's playoff run!
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Original Air Date: 12/17/2025
You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations. Today on the show, it’s a Year in Review Rundown with Russ then he’ll sit down with Dr. Courtney Taylor, Director of Accelerate MS, to discuss the state of our state workforce development and more!
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Original Air Date: 12/3/2025
You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations. In today's show, Russ sits down with Neal McCready of 247 Sports and Brad Logan of Ole Miss Spirit, to discuss Lane Kiffin's departure, the media frenzy surrounding it all, and more!
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You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.
Today on the show, it’s a Year in Review Rundown with Russ then he’ll sit down with Dr. Courtney Taylor, Director of Accelerate MS, to discuss the state of our state workforce development and more!
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public...
You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.
In today's show, Russ sits down with Senator Nicole Akins Boyd, to discuss colleges and universities funding formulas and more.
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You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.
In today's show, Russ sits down with Neal McCready of 247 Sports and Brad Logan of Ole Miss Spirit, to discuss Lane Kiffin's departure, the media frenzy surrounding it all, and more!
Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app. Check out th...
You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
With Thanksgiving around the bend, today Russ sits down with top Mississippi chefs, Chaz Lindsay, owner of Pulito Osteria and Geno Lee, owner of Big Apple Inn, to talk Thanksgiving food, family and traditions surrounding the holiday.
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You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.
In the first half of the show, Russ sits down with State Auditor, Shad White, to discuss the session, the 2027 race, and more… In the second half of the show, Russ sits down with Sports Reporter, Blake Levine, to talk Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss.
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