The Sit Down with Russ Latino

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 conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@m...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Will the state pass the more than $7 billion 2026 budget before the special session ends this Friday, and before the start of the fiscal year on July 1st? Russ sits down with Grant Callen (Founder, Empower MS) & Rebekah Staples (Founder, Free State Strategies) , to discuss 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 Senator Nicole Akins Boyd & District 89 Representative, Donnie Scoggin , to discuss the IHL process for hiring and accountability of university leadership, in wake of the recent resignation of the current Jackson State President, in addition to the...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Do people trust the media? Are we living in a post truth world? Do Democrats have a message or is the political battle of our time a fight between factions within the Republican party? One-hundred days into President Trump's second term with lots of activity from the White House...

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 Senate District 5 Representative and Chairman of the Senate Economic & Workforce Development Committee, Daniel Sparks , to discuss pressing state news, in addition to his work in the Senate and more. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to th...

You've found the award-winning  Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas, and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, we’re diving into the headlines shaping the state and we’ll try to cut through the noise with facts, insight, and a little fire, ripped straight from the headlines including, Jackson's water fight, former Governor Phil Bryant's FEMA appointment, auto...

You've found the award-winning  Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas, and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, we’re recognizing Volunteer Appreciation Week at MPB! For the first half of the show, Russ sits down with Shower Power Founder, Teresa Rekenberger to discuss the organization and their dedication to fostering a culture of volunteerism, and in the sec...

You've found the award-winning  Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas, and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, Russ sits down with Today, Russ sits down with Senator Nicole Akins Boyd , to discuss state news surrounding child welfare funds, in addition to her work in the Senate and more!  Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbo...

You've found the award-winning  Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas, and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, Russ sits down with John McKay, President & CEO of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association and Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation President, Mike McCormick , to discuss tariffs, tariffs and more tariffs, and much more!  Join the conversati...

You've found the award-winning  Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas, and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, Russ gets straight to the facts related to the MS Legislature, local Municipal Elections, National Liberation Day, MLB, and much more!  Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature insid...

You've found the award-winning Sit Down with Russ Latino , where we explore the ideas, and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, Russ sits down with Senator Jeremey England , to discuss Pharmacy Benefit Managers, mobile sports betting, taxes, the Gulf Coast, and more.   Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature insid...

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 Walthall County Assistant D.A., Timothy Jones to discuss the county’s current and ongoing relief and recovery efforts related to Saturday's storm damage, we’ll look into disaster relief organizations and shelters aiding in recovery and more. Federal As...

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 Speaker, Jason White … We’ll discuss taxes, education, bill deadlines, and the current outlook for this year's session and more!  Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside th...

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 digging into last night’s Presidential Address to Congress … we’ll discuss it all and much 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 we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, we’re sitting down with Digital Creator & Political Analyst, Othor Cain to discuss the current outlook for this year's Jackson Mayoral Race and more!  Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside t...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, is a sit down with  Congressman Michael Guest ! We'll discuss the world in politics going in right now in D.C. A lot of fast movement, conversations around inflation, Russia, Ukraine, DOGE, cutting spending, tax cutting, and jobs act. Lot's of moving pieces and we'll...

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 State Representative, Josh Harkins . We’ll to discuss the senate outlook for 2025, including District 20, 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 we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, we’re sitting down with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson … We’ll dig into our state’s agriculture and commerce outlook for 2025, this year's 60th Annual Dixie Livestock Show & Rodeo , and much more! Join the conversation by sending an e-mail t...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, we discuss Controversy at the Capitol, school choice, shipping wine, and more, as we sit down with Americans for Prosperity State Director, Starla Brown and State Representative, Brent Powell .  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. Busy week in the state and beyond, we had an inauguration this week, we celebrated the life and times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., frigid temperatures gripping Mississippi, white stuff falling from the sky including odd coastal effect snow, and we're going to get into some of...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. Today, is a sit down with Mississippi's 8th House district Representative, Trey Lamar ! Hailing from Senatobia, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, and the Mississippi College School of Law, he joins the show to discuss the possible elimination of the state income tax,...

You've found the Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future. For our first livestream of the new year, we’re sitting down with MDOT Executive Director, Brad White ! A native of Simpson County, a resident of Madison, and a four-time Chief of Staff, he’s here to chat about maintaining a safe and cost-efficient transportation network in the...

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 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...

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 sending an e-mail to...

Today on the show, we're tackling accountability, transparency, and the fight against corruption in our state. Joining Russ is Mississippi State Auditor Shad White , a leader in uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse in public spending. From eight high-profile investigations, to reforms that could shape our future, we'll dig into it all. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonli...