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The Sit Down with Russ Latino

MPB Think Radio

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.You can join the conversation by sending an email to TheSitDown@MPBonline.org or using the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media

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48:24

The Sit Down | Dr. Gad Saad, Steven Skultety, &...

The Sit Down with Russ Latino ·

2026/04/23

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Today, Russ sits down withU of M Prof. of Philosophy - Steven Skultety & MMI Prof. of History - Rankin Sherling in the first half of the show, then it’s a chat with Dr. Gad Saad, Scholar at theDeclaration of Independence Center for the Studyof American Freedom, University of Mississippi about his new book "Suicidal Empathy: Dying to Be Kind" and more!Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to

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48:00

The Sit Down | City of Jackson Chief of Police, Dr....

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2026/04/09

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Today, Russ sits down withJackson's new Chief of Police, Dr. RaShall Brackney, to discuss her newly appointed position, her previous reforms aschiefofpolicein Charlottesville, Virginia, her vision for tackling crime in the CityofJackson and more!Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's

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44:53

The Sit Down | MPB's "Southern Dish" with Sen. Lydia...

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2026/04/02

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.In the first half of the show, Russ sits down withPalmer 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 Dishto talk faith, food, family, and more! Southern Dish Official

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46:40

The Sit Down | Attorney General Lynn Fitch

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2026/03/26

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Russ sits down withAttorney General, Lynn Fitchto discuss her role as the state's 40th & 1st female Attorney General, and more.Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Attorney General Lynn Fitch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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42:24

The Sit Down | John McKay, President/CEO of the...

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2026/03/19

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Russ sits down withJohn McKay, President/CEOof the Mississippi Business Allianceto discuss PBM reform legislative and regulatory changes, in addition to his work with MBA, the Mississippi Manufacturers Association, the Mississippi Economic Council, the Business and Industry Political Education Committee, and more.Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us”

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45:38

The Sit Down | Michael Watson, Secretary of State

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2026/03/12

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Russ sits down with Secretary of State, Michael Watsonto 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 the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode

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45:30

The Sit Down | SOTU Rundown & Chef Derek Emerson's...

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2026/02/26

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Russ runs down last night’s SOTU speech, then sits down with Chef & Restauranter, Derek Emerson, to discuss his newest restaurant, Masa Mesa, opening the first week of March, and more!Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino - State Of The

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44:35

The Sit Down | Booze Bills w/ Rep. Brent Powell, Sen....

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2026/02/19

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Russ sits down withState Representative Brent Powell, Senator Jeremy England, Lobbyists Serena Flowers, & Arnie Hederman,to discuss booze bills including, Sunday sales, direct ship, problems with ABC andmore.Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ

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47:46

The Sit Down | Week in Review Rundown - ICE, Bad...

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2026/02/12

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.Today, Russ sits down 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. Russ discusses ICE immigration, Bad Bunny at the Superbowl, Valentine's Day, and more!Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB

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44:07

The Sit Down | Medical Marijuana w/ State Rep., Lee...

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2026/02/05

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Russ sits down withState Representative Lee Yanceyfor the first two segments, to discuss medical marijuana legislative, andmore, andChristina Dent with End it for Goodjoins the show for the final two segments, to talk about the organization's efforts in exploring life-saving approaches to drugs and addiction, that also reduce crime and empower families.Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to

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47:20

The Sit Down | Speaker of the House Jason White

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2026/01/23

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Today, Russ sits down withHouse Speaker Jason White to breakdown the 2026 legislative session related to HB 2 and more.Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Speaker of the Mississippi House, Jason White Hosted on Acast. See

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44:52

The Sit Down | Salena Zito & Whitney Lipscomb

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2026/01/15

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Today, Russ sits down with Salena Zito of the Washington Post & Whitney Lipscomb with Rule of Law Defense Fund. Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Salena Zito & Whitney Lipscomb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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49:39

The Sit Down | Ole Miss Playoffs & MS Legislative...

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2026/01/08

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.Today, Russ provides a 2026 MS Legislative Preview with guest Rep. Daniel Sparks, plus, sports reporter Blake Levine joins the show to discuss Ole Miss's playoff run!Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino - Mississippi Legislative Preview

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45:12

The Sit Down - Quick Classic | Year in Review Rundown...

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2025/12/31

Original Air Date: 12/17/2025You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations. Today on the show, it’s a Year in Review Rundown with Russ then he’ll sit down with Dr. Courtney Taylor, Director of Accelerate MS, to discuss the state of our state workforce development and more!Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit

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46:13

The Sit Down - Quick Classic | Lane Kiffin Day w/...

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2025/12/24

Original Air Date: 12/3/2025You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations. In today's show, Russ sits down with Neal McCready of 247 Sports and Brad Logan of Ole Miss Spirit, to discuss Lane Kiffin's departure, the media frenzy surrounding it all, 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

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45:12

The Sit Down | Year in Review Rundown & Dr. Courtney...

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2025/12/17

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations. Today on the show, it’s a Year in Review Rundown with Russ then he’ll sit down with Dr. Courtney Taylor, Director of Accelerate MS, to discuss the state of our state workforce development and more!Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino -

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44:18

The Sit Down | School Funding Formulas with Senator...

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2025/12/10

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.In today's show, Russ sits down withSenator Nicole Akins Boyd, to discuss colleges and universities funding formulas and more. Join the conversation by sending ane-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside theMPB Public Media app. Check out this episode onMPB's YouTube Channel:The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 12/10/25 - Senator Nicole Akins Boyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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46:13

The Sit Down | Lane Kiffin Day w/ Neal McCready (247...

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2025/12/03

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations.In today's show, Russ sits down with Neal McCready of 247 Sports and Brad Logan of Ole Miss Spirit, to discuss Lane Kiffin's departure, the media frenzy surrounding it all, 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 - 12/3/25 - Neal

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53:11

The Sit Down | Thanksgiving with Chefs Chaz Lindsay &...

The Sit Down with Russ Latino ·

2025/11/26

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.With Thanksgiving around the bend, today Russ sits down with top Mississippi chefs, Chaz Lindsay, owner of Pulito Osteria and Geno Lee, owner of Big Apple Inn, to talk Thanksgiving food, family and traditions surrounding the holiday. 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

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45:48

The Sit Down | State Auditor, Shad White & Blake...

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2025/11/19

You've foundThe Sit Down with Russ Latino, where we explore the ideas and people that are shaping Mississippi's future.In the first half of the show, Russ sits down with State Auditor, Shad White, to discuss the session, the 2027 race, and more… In the second half of the show, Russ sits down with Sports Reporter, Blake Levine, to talk Lane Kiffin & Ole Miss. Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org, or use the “Talk To Us” Feature inside the MPB Public Media

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