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.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 that, 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 - 5/28/25 Grant Callen & Rebekah Staples

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 their respective work 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 - 5/21/25 Representative Donnie Scoggin and Senator Nicole Boyd

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, tariffs, immigration, foreign policy, drug pricing, and more. In with Russ today to help make sense of it all is veteran writer, commentator, author of three books on the Bush era's foreign policy, former Fox News contributor, editor of the Weekly Standard, now turned co-founder of The Dispatch and MSNBC contributor, Steve Hayes. 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 - 5/14/25 Stephen Hayes, The Dispatch/MSNBC

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 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 - 5/7/25 Senate Dist. 5 Rep., Daniel Sparks

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, automakers reprieve from tariffs, the war in India, 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 - 4/30/25 Ripped from the Headlines

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 second half, Russ has an exclusive sit down with City of Jackson Democratic Mayoral Candidate, Senator John Horhn! 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 - 4/23/25 Shower Power & Democratic Mayoral Nominee, Sen. John Horhn

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 Boyd

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 McKay

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 Day