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Russ runs down last night’s SOTU speech, then sits down with Chef & Restauranter, Derek Emerson, to discuss his newest restaurant, Masa Mesa, opening the first week of March, and more!

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Russ sits down with State Representative Brent Powell, Senator Jeremy England, Lobbyists Serena Flowers, & Arnie Hederman, to discuss booze bills including, Sunday sales, direct ship, problems with ABC and more.

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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. Russ discusses ICE immigration, Bad Bunny at the Superbowl, Valentine's Day, and more!

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Russ sits down with State Representative Lee Yancey for the first two segments, to discuss medical marijuana legislative, and more, and Christina Dent with End it for Good joins the show for the final two segments, to talk about the organization's efforts in exploring life-saving approaches to drugs and addiction, that also reduce crime and empower families.

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Today, Russ sits down with House Speaker Jason White to breakdown the 2026 legislative session related to HB 2 and more.

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Today, Russ sits down with Salena Zito of the Washington Post & Whitney Lipscomb with Rule of Law Defense Fund.

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Today, Russ provides a 2026 MS Legislative Preview with guest Rep. Daniel Sparks, plus, sports reporter Blake Levine joins the show to discuss Ole Miss's playoff run!

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Original Air Date: 12/17/2025

You've found The Sit Down with Russ Latino, where complex issues meet real conversations. Today on the show, it’s a Year in Review Rundown with Russ then he’ll sit down with Dr. Courtney Taylor, Director of Accelerate MS, to discuss the state of our state workforce development and more!

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