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. Today, Russ sits down with Dr. and Author, Darden North, to discuss his most recent release, "ROOFTOP," in addition to his long-standing work as an author, doctor, 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, Russ sits down with Chef & Restauranter, Derek Emerson to discuss Walker's Drive-In, CAET, his newest business ventures, talk food, 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, Russ sits down with House Speaker, Jason White to preview and breakdown the 2026 legislative agenda, 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, 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.

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Original Air Date: 6/4/2025

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 Emmy Award winning journalist, author, and longtime Fox News Political Analyst, Juan Williams! They’ll discuss the current state of news, his latest book, “New Prize for These Eyes,” 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, Russ sits down with MS State Public Defender, André de Gruy, & Pam Metzger, Executive Director of the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU Dedman School of Law, to discuss current public defender legislation, in addition to their work, 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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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 Emmy Award winning journalist, author, and longtime Fox News Political Analyst, Juan Williams! They’ll discuss the current state of news, his latest book, “New Prize for These Eyes,” and more.

Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to [email protected], 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 - 6/3/25 Juan Williams

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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.

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. 

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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, 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.

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