The Sit Down with Russ Latino

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ sits down with the reigning Miss Mississippi Jane Granberry & Miss Mississippi Teen Madalyn Sullivan to chat about their newly appointed titles, their respective platforms, their vision for the future of, and what it means to represent, Mississippi, and more, plus Russ breaks down America250!...

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ runs down a week in politics & news… including AI traffic monitoring, the Senate, the supreme court, 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 this episode on MPB's YouTu...

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. In the first half of the show, Russ sits down with State Rep. Scott Bounds, to discuss the state’s biggest house party, the Neshoba County Fair , and in the second half, it's a sit down with Mississippi’s First Lady, Elee Reeves, to chat about the upcoming "United in Song: A Mississippi America250 Celebratio...

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ sits down with Senator Nicole Akins Boyd to discuss the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning's new funding formula and Commissioner Al Rankin. He is also joined by Dr. Jason Dean to discuss his service under former Gov. Haley Barbour, his work with the Mississippi State Board of Education,...

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today’s show is titled Holy Trump & More! Russ sits down to discuss the commander in chief and other hot topics 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. Join the conversation by sendi...

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today Russ sits down with State Senator Daniel Sparks in the 1st half of the show, and Former Rep. Nick Bain in the 2nd half to discuss their newly announced bids for State Auditor in 2027, their respective careers and more. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org , or use the...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ sits down with  RNC General Counsel, Mike Hurst and Chairman of the Mississippi Democratic Party & Representative, Cheikh Taylor to talk redistricting in the wake of the latest Supreme Court decision. Join the conversation by sending an  e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org , or...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ sits down with State Auditor Shad White to discuss new legislation and more, and with State Sen. Briggs Hobson to discuss his work in District 23, his role as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and more. Join the conversation by sending an  e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org , o...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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 Mi...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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! Join the con...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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....

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Russ sits down with  Attorney General, Lynn Fitch   to discuss her role as the state's 40th & 1st female Attorney General, 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...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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 Politi...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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. Join the conversation by sending an&n...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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!   Join the conversation by sending an  e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org , or use the “Talk To U...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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. Join the conversation by sending an  e-mail to thesitdown@mpbo...

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! Join...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. 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...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ sits down with  House Speaker Jason White to breakdown the 2026 legislative session related to HB 2 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 this episode on...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where complex issues meet real conversations. Today, Russ sits down with Salena Zito of the Washington Post & Whitney Lipscomb with Rule of Law Defense Fund . 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 this episode on  MPB...

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! Join the conversation by sending an  e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org , or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the  MPB Pub...

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! Join the conversation by sending an  e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.o...

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! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org , or use the “Talk...

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” F...

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.   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...