The Sit Down with Russ Latino

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...

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. Join the conversation by sending an...

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. Join the conversation by...

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 his trip to Israel, the end of the government shutdown, state news and more! Join t...

Original Air Date: 10/22/2025 You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today we’re celebrating Russ’s one-year anniversary on MPB Think Radio with a Top 10 review of the Sit Down’s most popular episodes to date and more. Join the conversation by sending an email to:  thesitdown@mpbonline.org . Che...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. In the 1st half, Russ sits down for a week, in review! From national to local, politics and policy, to monkeys on the loose, he’ll break down the news that shaped your world recently… & in the 2nd half it’s a chat with Frank Corder of the Magnolia Tribune , about Turn...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today we’re celebrating Russ’s one-year anniversary on MPB Think Radio with a Top 10 review of the Sit Down’s most popular episodes to date and more. Join the conversation by sending an email to:  thesitdown@mpbonline.org . Check out this episode on  M...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. In the 1st half of the show, it’s a rundown of the most recent state and national hot topics, and in the 2nd half, it’s a discussion with Mississippi’s Commissioner of Public Service, Sean Tindell , about the current state of public safety and more.  Join the convers...

You've found  The Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. In the 1st half of the show, Russ sits down with Aaron Rice, Founder & CEO of American Dream Legal , to discuss the new MS bases public interest law firm, & in the 2nd half, it’s a sit down with Senator Jeremey England , to talk the most recent delegation to Israe...

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 with  Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson to dig into the 166th Annual MS State Fair , the Great American Fair Competition & America250, before a final sit down with MSDH Health Officer, Dr. Daniel Edney to discuss vac...

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 with author & former political consultant, Jere Nash , to discuss his most recent release, "Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862 - 1877," in addition to his long-standing career, and more. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to  t...

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 with  Kimberly Ross, Columnist with the Washington Examiner  for a full rundown of recent national news including Charlie Kirk and more. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org . Check out this episode on...

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 with  MS Book Festival Executive Director and Rolling Fork Native, Ellen Daniels to talk Mississippi Book Festival 2025 , in addition to her respective work and more! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org. ...

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 with Mississippi House Representative, Jansen Owen , representing District 106, to talk the House's education push, in addition to his respective work, and more! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org.  Check...

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 with former  Mississippi Governor, Haley Barbour to discuss Hurricane Katrina at 20 and more! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org.  Check out this episode on  MPB's YouTube Channel:   The Si...

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 with former Mississippi Governor & Senior Advisor at AFPI (America First Policy Institute) , Phil Bryant, as he joins the show to talk all things Mississippi, and more! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org.&...

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 with former Mississippi State Representative & House Speaker, Philip Gunn , to talk all things Mississippi, and more!  Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org.  Check out this episode on  MPB's Y...

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 with Kimberly Ross, Columnist with the Washington Examiner for a full rundown of recent national news including Sidney Sweeney's jeans, the Epstein files, and more!  Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org.  C...

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 with Dr. and Author, Darden North , to discuss his most recent release, "ROOFTOP," in addition to his long-standing work as an author, doctor, and more! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org. Check out this episode on MPB's...

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 with Chef & Restauranter, Derek Emerson to discuss Walker's Drive-In, CAET, his newest business ventures, talk food, and more!   Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the...

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 with House Speaker, Jason White to preview and breakdown the 2026 legislative agenda, 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 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. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Fea...

Original Air Date: 6/4/2025 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 with Emmy Award winning journalist, author, and longtime  Fox News Political Analyst, Juan Williams ! They’ll discuss the current state of news, his latest book,  “New Prize for These Eyes,”  and more. Join the con...

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 with MS State Public Defender, André de Gruy , & Pam Metzger, Executive Director of the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU Dedman School of Law , to discuss current public defender legislation, in addition to their work, and mor...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today we’re sitting down with former state representative,  Steve Holland  to discuss Netflix's newest documentary,  The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga , premiering December 11th, in addition to his feature in the film and more. Join the conversation by se...