The Sit Down with Russ Latino

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 Celebration," happening June 20th at the MS Coliseum.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 - Rep. Scott Bounds, First Lady of Mississippi Elee Reeves

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, and his current role as Senior Vice President of SiteLogic in Jackson.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 - Senator, Nicole Akins Boyd, Dr. Jason Dean

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 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 - Holy Trump and More!

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 “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 - State Senator Daniel Sparks, Former Rep. Nick Bain

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 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 - Mike Hurst, Cheikh Taylor

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, 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 - Briggs Hobson, Shad White

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 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 - City of Jackson Chief of Police, Dr. RaShall Brackney

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. Lydia Chassaniol, host of MPB's newest show, Southern Dish to talk faith, food, family, and more! Southern Dish Official TrailerJoin 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 - Lydia Chassaniol, Palmer Home for Children