Fri, 30 December 2016
"Remember no man is a failure who has friends." It's a Wonderful Life, 1946 George Bailey can teach us all a lot about life. Every year we dedicate the last program of December to think about what Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart were trying to tell America in the classic film It's a Wonderful Life. So grab your last holiday cup of cheer and join us around the radio this week on The Public Square®. Happy New Year from all of us at The Public Square®! Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 30, 2016
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Thu, 22 December 2016
Join us for Part Two of Christmas In America 1915 on The Public Square®. This very special edition of The Public Square® was recorded live from Nashville, Tennessee and Medina, Ohio featuring amazing music from Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Daves Highway, Abby Scott, Chris Eaton, Leigh Nash, David Phelps, and more. You'll hear more of the Christmas carols from Fanny Crosby, off the new album "1915: Christmas with Fanny Crosby". We hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas celebration! From all of us at The Public Square and American Policy Roundtable, Merry Christmas! Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 23, 2016 |
Fri, 16 December 2016
Tune in to the radio premiere of Part One of Christmas In America 1915. Join in this annual Christmas celebration on The Public Square® featuring beautiful music from The Heimermann Children's Choir and Chorale, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, The Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet, Daves Highway, Abby Scott, Chris Eaton, Russ Taff and more. You won't want to miss this Christmas special as we travel back to 1915 and uncover new Christmas songs from Fanny Crosby, one of America's most famous hymn-writers. Gather the family and please tell a friend as we celebrate Christmas In America. Merry Christmas from all of us at The Public Square®! Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 16, 2016 |
Fri, 9 December 2016
A Christmas present from The Public Square® is waiting for you. We've put together favorites from five years of Christmas In America programs into a "Best Of" edition. You will hear some of the listener favorites along with a behind the scenes look on how these programs have come together over the years. What a special way to celebrate Christmas as we look for the manger. Tune in today and Merry Christmas from The Public Square®! Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 |
Fri, 2 December 2016
You don't want to miss this weekend's edition of "Christmas in America 1946." Travel back to the 40's when Harry Truman was President, the most deadly War the world had ever witnessed was finally over, and when Frank Capra pitched his friend Jimmy Stewart on a new movie titled, It’s A Wonderful Life. Join musical guests Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, the Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet, Jeff Taylor, The Alternators and more. Gather up your family and friends and enjoy this unique Christmas celebration together as we look for the Manger in 1946. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 2, 2016
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Fri, 25 November 2016
Do you remember watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special on television when you were a kid? Remember that tiny Christmas tree, the kid with the blanket, everyone's favorite beagle, and the message of hope spoken from a child? This week on the program, the team uncovers the story of how this Christmas special became a true classic in spite of network media executives who tried to scuttle the project. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 25, 2016
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Fri, 18 November 2016
Why did the Founders create the Electoral College? Is it still relevant today? Tune in as we discuss the Electoral College, plus some very exciting news about Christmas In America 2016. Join in the conversation today on The Public Square® as we debut a new Christmas song from the lost works of Fanny Crosby. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 |
Fri, 11 November 2016
What just happened? The election is being called historic for a number of reasons. Tune into The Public Square® this weekend and find out why. Join in the conversation with The Public Square® panel and get a behind-the-scenes look at Election Night in the United States of America. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 11, 2016 |
Fri, 4 November 2016
Ever heard the term "the bottom of the barrel"? Where did it come from and does it apply to the 2016 presidential campaign? Tune in this week and hear how the panel focuses on this simple question: If we don't change, will we be back here again four years from now? There is a better path. Let's get started today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 4, 2016 |
Fri, 28 October 2016
What are the presidential candidates looking for in the next Supreme Court justices? How might this issue shape the final days of the Election? Tune in today as we talk about the role of the Court, an election update, and some pretty cool things happening with iVoters.com. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 |
Fri, 21 October 2016
Voter fraud: Is it real or a conspiracy? Who was it that challenged the results of the election in 2000? Could it happen again? This week we tackle the big controversy -- voter fraud -- on The Public Square®. Join in the conversation and please, tell a friend. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 21, 2016 |
Fri, 14 October 2016
News reports confirm that this election is driving people into emotional stress, loss of sleep and near depression. How about you? Let's get together this week on The Public Square® and share the misery and the hope of this truly bizarre election. Along with some keen insights from the panel, we will be unveiling a brand new piece of music from the lost archives of Fanny Crosby's published works that is inspiring us all. There is hope! Let's talk about it on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 14, 2016 |
Fri, 7 October 2016
Is this election driving you nuts? Lots of people are passing the point of disgust and moving straight to discouragement. Is there any light at the end of this tunnel? Join us this week on The Public Square® and find out. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 7, 2016 |
Fri, 30 September 2016
Where did The Commission on Presidential Debates come from and how are they impacting the 2016 race for the White House? Is their process fair to American voters? We take a look at this little known and surprising history and analyze the first Presidential Debate this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 30, 2016 |
Fri, 23 September 2016
How important are the debates? Do they really matter? Tune in today as we take a look at the presidential debates and how they have shaped history. What impact might the 2016 debates have? Join us in the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 24, 2016 |
Fri, 16 September 2016
Perhaps the one statement of this 2016 Election that will define the race for history...that's the conversation this week on The Public Square®. Join in the discussion for a fresh perspective on how we can all make a positive impact in the final weeks of this presidential election. Tune in now on The Public Square® and please tell a friend! Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 17, 2016 |
Fri, 9 September 2016
Can Christians duck this coming election? This special election edition of The Public Square® features interviews with pastors from ground zero in three battleground states: Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania. What do these pastors think about this upcoming election? What does the Bible teach about all of this? Tune in and learn more, and please tell a friend. Topic: Elections Special Guest: David Uth Special Guest: Jonathan Schaefer Special Guest: Bob Stauffer The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 9, 2016
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Fri, 2 September 2016
What is really going on with drug addiction and overdose in America? You've probably heard about the heroin epidemic and addiction to prescription pills; perhaps you've even been personally impacted by it in some way or another. What's really happening with addiction in the nation? Tune in today to hear the science behind this topic with special guest panelist, Dr. Charles McGowen. Topic: Life and Health Issues Special Guest: Dr. Charles McGowen The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 2, 2016 |
Fri, 26 August 2016
The Doctor is back in the studios of The Public Square®. Join us with special guest panelist, Dr. Chuck McGowen, as we discuss the latest on real medicine from the field. What about super bugs and antibiotics? What about the Affordable Health Care Act and the future of federal health care after this November election? How can we keep our families safe? Tune in today and join in the conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Health Care Issues in America Special Guest: Dr. Charles McGowen The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 26, 2016 |
Fri, 19 August 2016
Lots of people talk about "keeping the republic" but what does that mean, especially in a major election year? Join us this week as we talk with Eric Metaxas about his new book, If You Can Keep It. We caught up with Eric at the RNC and asked about this book and his perspective on the 2016 political season. Join in the discussion this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History Special Guest: Eric Metaxas The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 |
Thu, 11 August 2016
Were the Founders wise to anchor their vision for America on the Creator of the Bible? If the Bible is filled with errors, does that blow a giant hole in the logic of American liberty and justice? This week we tackle the most recent and prolific attack on the foundations of the Bible. Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer joins us for a conversation on Dr. Bart Ehrman's book Misquoting Jesus. We connect the dots between truth, faith and freedom this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions Special Guest: Jonathan Schaeffer The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, August 11, 2016
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Fri, 5 August 2016
Should churches be willing to speak to the critical issues of this Election year? Meet one Pastor who believes the Bible speaks to all these issues and stands in his pulpit unafraid. A conversation you won't want to miss this week on The Public Square®, and please tell a friend! Topic: Elections Special Guest: Jonathan Schaeffer The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 6, 2016 |
Fri, 29 July 2016
Was it a Convention or a scene from The Hunger Games? Join the team for a debrief on both political conventions this week on The Public Square®. More reports from Cleveland and Philadelphia as well as a powerful moment with Marcus Luttrell, the Lone Survivor, on this week's broadcast. Don't miss it! Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 29, 2016 |
Fri, 22 July 2016
A behind the scenes look at the Cleveland Convention this week on The Public Square®. Join the team on Media Row and hear special guests tell the real story of what happens at a national convention. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 23, 2016 |
Fri, 15 July 2016
Join the radio classroom of The Public Square® this week as we examine the history of political parties in light of the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions. How did our nation get so divided? Did America always have political parties? Is there a better way? Tune in today to hear this dynamic conversation. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 15, 2016
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Fri, 8 July 2016
Has America and the West entered a "Post-Christian Era"? That's the question we tackle in our annual 4th of July sermon on The Public Square®. Every year we travel to Bethel Chapel outside Ashland, Ohio and speak to a compelling issue facing the nation on Independence Day. This week's message titled "The Timeless One" is one you must hear. Please join us for the conversation this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 8, 2016 |
Fri, 1 July 2016
This weekend we have a very special Fourth of July program we hope you catch featuring special guests David McCullough, John Philip Sousa IV, Ron Maxwell, and our own Dr. Sterling Glover. There might be no better way to celebrate Independence Day than to reflect upon the importance of our history as Americans. Please don't miss these special interviews today on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 1, 2016 |
Fri, 24 June 2016
Is the tragedy of terror in Orlando just cannon fodder for the Progressive Left? Have anti-gun activists hijacked the entire crisis to convert the loss of life into political gain? This week on The Public Square® we ask these tough questions and more. Please grab a friend and gather round the conversation. Topic: Islam and the West The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 |
Fri, 17 June 2016
Tune in this weekend as we celebrate the gift and importance of fatherhood. We’ll be talking about the incredible roles that fathers have made in the lives around us and in the life of the nation. This is a broadcast the whole family will want to hear. Please tune in today and Happy Father’s Day! Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 |
Fri, 10 June 2016
Is the nation more divided than it ever was before? How are the political campaigns and consultants working to divide us and why? Tune in this week as we take a look at what's been happening this election year. How can we rise above the divisiveness and work to unite the culture? Tune in today to hear more. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 10, 2016 |
Fri, 3 June 2016
God won't vote this year. So should you? Lots of people are frustrated with this coming election, but does not liking the candidates give anyone a free pass to stay home and not vote? We tear into this cultural package of issues this week on The Public Square®. Please join in the conversation and tell a friend! Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 4, 2016
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Fri, 27 May 2016
How does the concept of the "consent of the governed" apply to the current election season? Where does this principle come from? Tune in today to the radio classroom of The Public Square® as we take a step back into history, and look ahead to November. Might 269 be the most important number in this Election? Don't miss this dynamic conversation. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 27, 2016 |
Fri, 20 May 2016
Fifty two years ago a woman was murdered in New York in the middle of the night. Thirty eight people heard her cries for help. No one came to her aid in time. That event deeply impacted American thought and culture. Could it happen again today? Join in the discussion this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 20, 2016
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Fri, 13 May 2016
Is there hope for America? What would the Framers of the country say to us today? Tune in as we open up the books in the radio classroom of The American Mission®, a teaching series brought to you by the American Policy Roundtable. We're taking a look back at history that may even light the path ahead of us as a nation. Please don't miss this conversation. Tune in today. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 13, 2016 |
Fri, 6 May 2016
A lot has changed in the presidential race this week. What is the ultimate plan from the Progressives for the 2016 election? How did we get here in this point in history? Tune in today to hear an interesting historical review on The Public Square® and how you can make a positive difference for the nation. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 6, 2016
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Fri, 29 April 2016
This week the iVoters team is on the road with C-SPAN, covering the 2016 Presidential Primary. Tune in and get the latest from the field as well as behind the scenes analysis on what is coming next in the Great Race for the White House. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 29, 2016 |
Fri, 22 April 2016
Have you heard the new and undiscovered music from the late Fanny Crosby, one of America's most prolific hymn writers? What impact has this music had on a generation? Tune in this week to hear about the special project, Heaven's Encore, brought to you by The American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square®. You'll hear from special guest and musician, Ernie Haase, featuring music from the new album by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. You won't want to miss this! Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 22, 2016 |
Fri, 15 April 2016
That's right. You heard it first on The Public Square®. Tune in this week to hear the team's current analysis of the 2016 Election, what's ahead and how to stay sane through November. You won't want to miss this! Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 16, 2016 |
Fri, 8 April 2016
Tune in to The Public Square® this weekend for a dynamic discussion on religious liberty. What does the First Amendment say about religious liberty and what does it mean today? Tune in to hear more, plus an election update and an interview from Augusta National on this Masters Weekend. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 |
Fri, 1 April 2016
This week The Public Square® team tackles the tough questions about the attack in Brussels, along with a primary season election update. Plus, tune in for an exclusive review of the lawsuit Walgate v Kasich. Just how far will John Kasich go to help further the casino industry? Tune in and find out this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 1, 2016 |
Thu, 24 March 2016
Can prayer change a nation? Tune in this week as we launch the 40 Days of Prayer for Congress. Every year we join with people all across the country who commit to praying for Congress for 40 days. This year we start on Easter Sunday, March 27th and end on the National Day of Prayer, May 5th. Would you join in this special call to prayer? And please tune in to The Public Square® as we talk more about the power of prayer with special guest, Pastor John Bouquet from Bethel Baptist Church in Savannah, OH. Topic: Article One Special Guest: John Bouquet The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016 |
Fri, 18 March 2016
The 2016 primary election season has been interesting. Is a brokered Republican convention a possibility? What do we see coming ahead? Tune in today to hear this dynamic conversation and the antidote to the frustration with the presidential election this year. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 |
Fri, 11 March 2016
Why is Donald Trump doing well in this year's Republican Presidential primaries? We're talking about the bigger picture beyond presidential politics today on The Public Square®. Tune in today to hear the solution to this year's election plus an important update about the Ohio Ballot Controversy. Stay tuned. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 |
Fri, 4 March 2016
Super Tuesday is past, but what is next? Will the battle for the Presidential nomination continue all the way to August? Join us for the real story (that you won't hear on FOX News) this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 4, 2016 |
Fri, 26 February 2016
Many Americans are grieving over the state of the nation. We see the bleeding out of our federal government in trillions of debt. 45% of our households pay no taxes, yet politicians are demanding that those who do - must pay more. We face terrorism on the front page of every newspaper and people are losing hope that any change will work. Is there a role for a Christian in the midst of this tragedy? Does loving my neighbor mean I have an obligation to civic responsibility, to voting, to my country? Or can I simply look away and keep walking? We look at America and the parable of The Good Samaritan this week on The Public Square® . Please DO NOT LISTEN, unless you are ready for real hope and real change. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 26, 2016 |
Thu, 18 February 2016
Today on The Public Square® the team reflects on the passing of Justice Antonin Scalia. We take a look at his legacy and how he shaped modern American history. Tune in today as we unfold this moment in history today on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, February 18, 2016
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Fri, 12 February 2016
Often history changes because a single individual shows up, or takes a stand, or will not give up. What if George Washington, Rosa Parks, William Wilberforce, or Dietrich Bonhoeffer had not shown up? What if they would have just given up? Tune in to hear a conversation about the 5 secrets of leadership in civil government, in life, and so much more. You won't want to miss this! Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 |
Fri, 5 February 2016
The 2016 presidential primaries are here. Is there a way to survive this painful process and maintain a biblical point of view, let alone remain sane throughout it all? Tune in to this week's edition of The Public Square® as the team takes on what happened in Iowa as they reveal a better way to deal with the primary process. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 5, 2016 |
Fri, 29 January 2016
A lot of people are discouraged about where America is headed. They doubt even a major election change will turn this country around. Is it time for Christians and Conservatives to throw in the towel and admit they are beat? Tune in as the team tries to tackle a big part of the answer today on The Public Square®. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 |
Fri, 22 January 2016
The letters "PC" have grown from a term to a political movement. But what if "PC" no longer means "political correctness"? What if "PC" now means an active campaign to silence anyone who dares to speak out against the agenda of the Progressive Left? What if the 1% now wants political control over the 99%? Take Planned Parenthood and the abortion industry as an example. The case and the evidence is straight ahead on this special edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 22, 2016 |
Fri, 15 January 2016
We have one national holiday that honors a pastor. Many people forget that Martin Luther King, Jr. was in fact a pastor. This week we get the privilege of interviewing one of our own, Dr. Sterling Glover, about the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. whom he knew. Tune in to hear some inspiring stories about Dr. King through Dr. Glover's experiences as we honor both of these men and their leadership today on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 15, 2016 |
Fri, 8 January 2016
2016 is finally here. What will America look like by the end of this year? How can one person make a difference in the political process this year? Tune in today to hear an encouraging report from around the table of The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 8, 2016 |