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!

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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 Sidney Sweeney's jeans, the Epstein files, 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 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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