• The Sit Down | Stephen Hayes, The Dispatch/MSNBC
    May 14 2025

    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.


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    47 mins
  • The Sit Down | Senate District 5 Rep. Daniel Sparks
    May 7 2025

    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.


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    44 mins
  • The Sit Down | Ripped from the Headlines
    Apr 30 2025

    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.


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    43 mins
  • The Sit Down | Shower Power & Senator John Horhn
    Apr 23 2025

    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!


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    43 mins
  • The Sit Down | Senator Nicole Akins Boyd
    Apr 16 2025

    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!


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    42 mins
  • The Sit Down | Tariff Talk with John McKay & Mike McCormick
    Apr 9 2025

    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

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    47 mins
  • The Sit Down | Legislature, Municipal Elections, & National Liberation Day
    Apr 2 2025

    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

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    36 mins
  • The Sit Down | Senator Jeremy England
    Mar 26 2025

    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 England

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    43 mins