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 Mississippi's 8th House district Representative, Trey Lamar! Hailing from Senatobia, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, and the Mississippi College School of Law, he joins the show to discuss the possible elimination of the state income tax, and much more! 

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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. For our first livestream of the new year, we’re sitting down with MDOT Executive Director, Brad White! A native of Simpson County, a resident of Madison, and a four-time Chief of Staff, he’s here to chat about maintaining a safe and cost-efficient transportation network in the state this year and much more! 

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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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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 former state representative, Steve Holland to discuss Netflix's newest documentary, The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern Crime Saga, premiering December 11th, in addition to his feature in the film and more.

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Today on the show, we're tackling accountability, transparency, and the fight against corruption in our state. Joining Russ is Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, a leader in uncovering waste, fraud, and abuse in public spending. From eight high-profile investigations, to reforms that could shape our future, we'll dig into it all.

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Original Air Date: 10-23-2024

This debut episode of The Sit Down with Russ Latino, features the 65th Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, who visits the MPB Think Radio studio to discuss his policies and family life. He begins the hour-long conversation by sharing personal stories from his early life in Florence, Mississippi, his childhood dreams of playing in the NBA, and his college years at Millsaps College—stories that many listeners may not have heard before. 

As the interview progresses, Russ shifts the focus to public policy, where Governor Reeves discusses the Mississippi Miracle, Medicaid, and other important topics. Toward the end of the episode, the governor answers some rapid-fire questions about his current reading selections and favorite highway songs.

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In this episode, Russ welcomes a leader who’s been at the forefront of Mississippi’s political landscape, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann. He joins the show to discuss the key challenges and opportunities facing our state — from economic development and education reform to healthcare and legislative priorities for the upcoming session.

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In this episode of "The Sitdown with Russ Latino," we have a robust lineup to discuss recent developments in the Jackson bribery scandal. Last week, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, and Ward 6 Councilman Aaron Banks were identified as alleged co-conspirators. This scandal had previously led former Ward 2 Councilwoman Angelique Lee to plead guilty to bribery earlier this year.

Russ is joined by Jackson City Councilman Ashby Foote, Mississippi State Representative Shanda Yates, and Public Service Commissioner De'Keither Stamps, all of whom represent communities affected by this situation in the Jackson area. They address critical questions about how to move the City of Jackson beyond this challenging chapter, and explore ways the state can contribute to revitalizing its capital city.

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Now that all the ballots have been cast and Election Day is behind us, it's time to look towards the future as Donald Trump is set to become the 47th President of the United States. To help analyze the election results, we welcome Mississippi native and MSNBC political analyst, Elise Jordan. What key factors contributed to Donald Trump's victory? How will his presidency impact the current political landscape? What can we expect for Mississippi's political atmosphere?

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