The Sit Down with Russ Latino

Original Air Date: 10-23-2024 This debut episode of The Sit Down with Russ Latino , features the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves , who visits the MPB Think Radio studio to discuss his policies and family life. He begins the hour-long conversation by sharing personal stories from his early life in Florence, Mississippi, his childhood dreams of playing in the NBA, and his college years at...

In this episode, Russ welcomes a leader who’s been at the forefront of Mississippi’s political landscape, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann . He joins the show to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing our state — from economic development and education reform to healthcare and legislative priorities for the upcoming session. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown...

In this episode of "The Sitdown with Russ Latino," we have a robust lineup to discuss recent developments in the Jackson bribery scandal. Last week, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba , Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens , and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks were identified as alleged co-conspirators. This scandal had previously led former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee to plead guilty to...

Now that all the ballots have been cast and Election Day is behind us, it's time to look towards the future as Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States. To help analyze the election results, we welcome Mississippi native and MSNBC political analyst, Elise Jordan . What key factors contributed to Donald Trump's victory? How will his presidency impact the current politic...

Election Day is November 5, marking the conclusion of a long and intense election season. But will it really be over that day? In the second episode of The Sit Down , Russ Latino goes solo to explore the layers of the upcoming election. He breaks down several important down-ballot races for Mississippians, explaining why each one matters. Next, he delves into the highly competitive Presidential ra...

In the debut episode of The Sit Down with Russ Latino , the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves , visits the MPB Think Radio studio to discuss his policies and family life. He begins the hour-long conversation by sharing personal stories from his early life in Florence, Mississippi, his childhood dreams of playing in the NBA, and his college years at Millsaps College—stories that many listen...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...