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 Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce, Andy Gipson to dig into the 166th Annual MS State Fair, the Great American Fair Competition & America250, before a final sit down with MSDH Health Officer, Dr. Daniel Edney to discuss vaccines, Tylenol, autism 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, Russ sits down with author & former political consultant, Jere Nash, to discuss his most recent release, "Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862 - 1877," in addition to his long-standing career, 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 Kimberly Ross, Columnist with the Washington Examiner for a full rundown of recent national news including Charlie Kirk 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 Book Festival Executive Director and Rolling Fork Native, Ellen Daniels to talk Mississippi Book Festival 2025, in addition to her respective work and more!

Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org. Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 9/10/25 - Ellen Daniels of the Mississippi Book Festival

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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 Mississippi House Representative, Jansen Owen, representing District 106, to talk the House's education push, in addition to his respective work, and more!

Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org. Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 9/3/25 - Representative Jansen Owen

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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 former Mississippi Governor, Haley Barbour to discuss Hurricane Katrina at 20 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 former Mississippi Governor & Senior Advisor at AFPI (America First Policy Institute), Phil Bryant, as he joins the show to talk all things Mississippi, and more!

Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org. Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 8/13/25 - Former Mississippi Governor, Phil Bryant

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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 former Mississippi State Representative & House Speaker, Philip Gunn, to talk all things Mississippi, and more!

Join the conversation by sending an e-mail to thesitdown@mpbonline.org. Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: The Sit Down with Russ Latino - 8/6/25 - Former Mississippi Speaker of the House, Philip Gunn

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