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The Sit Down | Secretary of State Michael Watson
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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 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!
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42:19|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@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media app! Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 4/16/25 Senator, Nicole Akins BoydThe Sit Down | Tariff Talk with John McKay & Mike McCormick
46:56|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 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 YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 4/9/25 Mike McCormick & John McKayThe Sit Down | Legislature, Municipal Elections, & National Liberation Day
35:47|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 inside the MPB Public Media app! Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Today, we’re getting straight to the facts as it relates to the MS Legislature, local Municipal Elections, National Liberation Day, and much more! Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 4/2/25 Legislature, Municipal Elections, & National Liberation DayThe Sit Down | Senator Jeremy England
42:43|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 inside the MPB Public Media app! Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 3/26/25 - Senator Jeremy EnglandThe Sit Down | 2025 Walthall County Tornadoes: Aftermath & Recovery
43:51|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 Assistance:FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency):You can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). SBA (Small Business Administration):You can apply for an SBA loan at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov.Contact SBA at 800-659-2955 or visit www.sba.gov/disaster.State and Local Resources: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA): You can find county emergency management contacts on their website: www.msema.org.Mississippi Department of Employment Security:Contact them at 888-844-3577 or 601-855-3133.Mississippi Department of Human Services: Contact them at 800-948-3050 for SNAP support or 800-299-6905 for SNAP fraud. 2-1-1 Mississippi: Contact them at 211. Mississippi Major Disaster Relief Fund:Non-Profit Organizations: American Red Cross:Contact them at (601) 353-5442.Salvation Army: Contact them at (601) 982-4881.Samaritan's Purse: Contact them at 828-588-4663 or email adixon@samaritan.org.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 YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 2025 Walthall County Tornadoes: Aftermath & RecoveryThe Sit Down | Speaker Jason White
44:50|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 the MPB Public Media app! Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 3/5/25 - Presidential Address to Congress RundownThe Sit Down | Rundown: Presidential Address to Congress
43:24|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 MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 3/5/25 - Presidential Address to Congress RundownThe Sit Down | Othor Cain
44:45|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 the MPB Public Media app! Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 2/26/25 - Othor CainThe Sit Down | Congressman Michael Guest
46:20|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 cover all of the latter with Congressman Michael Guest. 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 YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 2/19/25 - Congressman Michael Guest