Russ is a 30-year media veteran passionate about storytelling. During his career, he served as Sr. Vice President of News for USA Radio Network and producer and guest host of Washington Watch with Tony Perkins. He has degrees from the University of Missouri and Saint Paul School of Theology and is pursuing a Ph.D. in philosophy of communication at Liberty University. He is also the subject matter expert on media and culture at Liberty. He is married to Jackie who operates Truth PR. Together they have four children.