Thu, 28 December 2017
Is drunk and drugged driving a real issue in America? Tune in this weekend to a special interview with Mothers Against Drunk Driving National President, Colleen Sheehey-Church. What are the real statistics behind this issue and how does it impact everyone on the road? Tune in today to hear more. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017
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Thu, 21 December 2017
Part Two of Christmas In America on The Public Square® travels back to the year 1950 where we continue our conversation on the life of C.S. Lewis. How is the life of Lewis and the Inklings still impacting culture today? Hear the premiere of brand new Christmas songs and wonderful arrangements and performances of Christmas classics. Join in these live events from Tennessee and Ohio with your family and friends. Here is where you can tune in today. 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: Thursday, December 21, 2017
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Fri, 15 December 2017
It is finally here...Christmas in America 1950! Join us as we travel back to 1950 and discover a land where it was always winter but never Christmas. In Part One you will hear the back story of Clive Hamilton, an angry young atheist frozen in unbelief who somehow changed and became the most beloved Christian author, C.S. Lewis. You will hear the premiere of brand new Christmas songs and wonderful arrangements and performances of Christmas classics. Join in the live events from Tennessee and Ohio with your family and friends. Circle around the Christmas tree and tune in for this amazing moment of finding the manger on 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, 2017
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Thu, 7 December 2017
A Christmas present from The Public Square® is waiting for you. We’ve put together favorites from six 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, 2017 |
Fri, 1 December 2017
Join us as we re-air one of our favorite editions of Christmas In America. 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, 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: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 1, 2017
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Wed, 22 November 2017
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. Thanks for tuning in to The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 25, 2017
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Fri, 17 November 2017
The American Psychological Association just published a report and guess what? Their research interviews with over 3,000 people and confirms that we the people are more stressed out about the direction of the nation, than any other issue. Should we all be freaking out right now or is there a better path? Join in the conversation this Thanksgiving week 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, November 17, 2017
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Fri, 10 November 2017
It all started with an angry Senator in 1954. Today the free speech and religious liberties of the nation are subjected to the bullying oversight of the IRS. Congress says they are trying to address the Johnson Amendment, but is their solution WORSE than the original problem? Tune in today to find out what you can do to preserve your religious liberty and free speech on The Public Square®. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
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Fri, 3 November 2017
Is being grateful to be an American going out of style? Where will the current tide of protest lead? Join us around the table this week as we turn our thoughts toward what it means to be thankful. "To whom much is given..." 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, November 3, 2017
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Fri, 27 October 2017
A fourth grade teacher is hit in the face with a brick and dragged into the street and beaten. The offense? Taking a cell phone from a student. The alleged perpetrator? The fourth grade student's mother. It happened in Pittsburgh last week. Vengeance in America -- we talk it through together on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 28, 2017
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Fri, 20 October 2017
Health care, casino gambling and To Kill a Mockingbird. It's a news round up this week on The Public Square®. What did Donald Trump and Rand Paul do to Obamacare, why is the Mandalay Bay Casino hiding the facts, and why are schools banning an American classic? Tune in today and join in the conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Health Care Issues in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 21, 2017
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Thu, 12 October 2017
So where is your cell phone - right now? A recent study reveals that on average cell phone users touch their phones 2,167 times per day. Believe it or not? We take on the tech giants again this week on The Public Square®. You don't want to miss this. Topic: Technology The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 13, 2017 |
Fri, 6 October 2017
"Gambling and good government don't mix." We've said this for a long time, but why? Tune in today to hear a historical background on casino gambling in America, how it impacts public policy and some personal stories from around the table. Tune in to The Public Square® for more. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 6, 2017 |
Fri, 29 September 2017
Tired of the news that divides us? There is good news that unites us and that is the focus of this week's episode. Please join in the conversation as we unveil the storyline for this year's LIVE edition of Christmas in America. Brand new music - premiered just in time for the October leaves and the coming Holiday Season. All this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 |
Thu, 21 September 2017
There are still big storms out there and earthquakes too. Is God still working, here and abroad and even in Washington, D.C.? Tune in for an encouraging update on God Uses Storms Part 2 this week on The Public Square®. Catch this exclusive new music release ONLY on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 23, 2017 |
Mon, 18 September 2017
Why do bad things, like two hurricanes, happen to good people? This is one of the hardest questions to answer of all time. Tune in today as we unpack how God uses storms in our lives. Plus, don't miss the brand new debut of a very special song called "Peace Be Still" from the lost lyrics of Fanny Crosby. Catch this exclusive new music release ONLY on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 15, 2017
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Fri, 8 September 2017
Have you seen the movie, The Circle? How much power do Tech Giants like Facebook, Google, Apple and others really have over our homes and businesses? Tune in today as we unveil The Circle on The Public Square®. Topic: Movies The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 8, 2017
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Fri, 1 September 2017
Is there an answer to Antifa and the violence in the streets? Join special guest Professor William B. Allen for a conversation that leads to hope for America 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, September 1, 2017
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Fri, 25 August 2017
Should Americans go to war over statues? How do we look at the current battle over monuments in the light of a Biblical worldview? Tune in this week to join the historic conversation right here on The Public Square® and please, tell a friend. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
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Fri, 18 August 2017
The movie is a blockbuster hit. The true story is even better. Please join us this week on The Public Square® for a refreshing conversation about a real miracle. In a time when real Nazis were trying to take over the world a real resistance arose that overcame evil with good. The miracle of Dunkirk is alive and well on The Public Square®. Tune in and join in the adventure. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 18, 2017 |
Fri, 11 August 2017
Did John McCain end the health care debate? Is America doomed to Obamacare? Tune in this week for an enlightening conversation on health care in America and where we go from here. Our special guest is Dr. Charles McGowen who recently wrote a letter to President Trump that we all need to hear. Dr. McGowen knows how we get out of the health care mess. Join us on The Public Square® and join in the conversation. Special Guest: Charles McGowen Topic: Health Care Issues in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 11, 2017 |
Fri, 4 August 2017
When did displaying the 10 Commandments become illegal in America? Where did that vote take place? Join us this week as we look deeper into the debate over religious liberty and free speech on The Public Square®. And please, tell a friend. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
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Fri, 28 July 2017
We are continuing a wonderful conversation with our friends Chris and Jan Harris of the Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet. Hear more about their stories in the world of music and ministry. Plus we will debut some of their brand new music right here on The Public Square®. This is your backstage pass for a program that will keep you singing all day long. Topic: Faith in Culture Guest: Chris and Jan Harris The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 28, 2017 |
Fri, 21 July 2017
Tune in this week for a backstage pass with Chris and Jan Harris of the Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet. You've seen them on stage at Christmas in America and you've heard their music on The Public Square®. Hear Part One of this two part series on what it's like to spend a lifetime in music and ministry. Topic: Faith in Culture Guest: Chris and Jan Harris The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 22, 2017
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Fri, 14 July 2017
Is it more important to be popular and accepted or to walk in the truth, even if we are rejected by the crowds, the culture and the cool kids? Is rejection a public relations challenge or an inevitable reality for people who choose to be truth tellers? Tune in to this special edition of The Public Square® and hear an inspiring presentation on the biblical and historical challenge of dealing with rejection. The presenter is David Zanotti. The event is the 4th of July Annual Address at Bethel Baptist Church in Ashland, Ohio. This is the fourth installment of The Independence Day Series of messages for The American Mission® Series. It's all waiting for you on this week's edition of The Public Square®. Please tune in and tell a friend. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 14, 2017 |
Thu, 6 July 2017
Would you have enjoyed a live lecture by C.S. Lewis? Our guest this week experienced just such a lecture and went on to become a professor himself at Oxford University. Meet Dr. John Lennox, an extraordinary scholar and defender of the faith on this week's edition of The Public Square®. Please don't miss this exclusive interview and please tell a friend. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, July 6, 2017
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Fri, 30 June 2017
Happy Independence Day! Join us as we turn back the clock to 1970 and join in an event that was held at the U.S. Capitol to honor America. Our hosts today are Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and Pat Boone. We hear excerpts from an event held for 400,000 people including performances from Red Skelton, Jack Benny, and Kate Smith. The keynote address is from Dr. Billy Graham. What a celebration to remember this week on The Public Square®! Turn on your phone app on the way to your weekend family celebrations. Plug in your headphones and listen while cutting your lawn. And please pass this episode along to family and friends to hear a moment of hope for America. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 30, 2017
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Fri, 23 June 2017
America's historian returns this week to The Public Square® to discuss his new book The American Spirit. Please join Dr. David McCullough, author of Truman, John Adams, The Wright Brothers and many more as we discuss the importance of teaching our shared history to the next generation. This is an exclusive on The Public Square® you don't want to miss. And please, share this show with a friend who loves America. Topic: Rediscovering American History Guest: David McCullough The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 23, 2017 |
Fri, 16 June 2017
It was religious persecution that drove the earliest settlers to the shores of America. People came here to practice their faith without fear of intimidation, persecution and death. How is it that in the 21st century, leading political figures now challenge the notion that a Christian, who confesses the truth claims of Jesus Christ, is no longer qualified to be considered an American? These are the questions on today's edition of The Public Square®. Please don't miss this very important conversation. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 16, 2017 |
Fri, 9 June 2017
Is Christianity still welcome in America? Or has the perversion of the concept of the separation of church and state gone so far that religious liberty is about to perish? This week we take a look at the origins of the great debate over church and state. Please join us for this edition of on The Public Square® and please, tell a friend. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 9, 2017
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Fri, 2 June 2017
The federal budget -- does it have to be boring? Join us this week for a behind the scenes discussion on how Washington really does the numbers. Find out what a "cut" really means and so much more all this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Article One The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 2, 2017 |
Fri, 26 May 2017
What if those who fought for the liberties we share had given up when things got tough? Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we celebrate liberty and pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss, one of the many heroes of Hacksaw Ridge. As you travel about on this busy holiday weekend, take The Public Square® with you on your phone or mobile device. Listen on your travels, share this powerful story with your family around the holiday table. Together, let's spread the light of liberty across the land. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 26, 2017
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Fri, 19 May 2017
Join us in the radio classroom of The American Mission® brought to you by The Public Square®. In light of recent news regarding the Johnson Amendment and religious liberty, we're talking about the separation of church and state and the First Amendment. Pop quiz...what does the First Amendment say? Brush up on your history as it pertains to today's news right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 19, 2017 |
Fri, 12 May 2017
President Trump's Executive Order on religious liberty: Promise kept or a false narrative? Join us this week for a unique behind the scenes look at the "Johnson Amendment"; the law that Republicans and religious leaders are afraid to touch. Find out why on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
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Fri, 5 May 2017
The news is ablaze with stories on health care, religious liberty and the presidency. Is Donald Trump succeeding or is that actually the right question? Join in the conversation on "The Idea of Trump" this week on The Public Square®. You might be surprised by where these questions take us. Topic: Article One The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 5 2017
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Fri, 28 April 2017
Why did Robert Godwin, Sr. die on Easter Sunday morning? Was his murder a modern day parable that bears a far greater message to America? Tune in today as we unfold the untold story of this tragic event right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2017
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Fri, 21 April 2017
Today we journey back to the early 1900's and hear the story of a young man from Canada who left his home and family to serve in the Great War. The story is told by his surviving son, American author and businessman John D. Beckett. His book, The War Letters, is where we will journey together on today's special edition of The Public Square®. You won't want to miss this true story. Tune in today. Special Guest: John Beckett Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 21, 2017
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Thu, 13 April 2017
It's Easter week--a celebration of the events that forever answer the question of true love on Earth. Yet, here in America, a group of famous Hollywood stars and Silicon Valley moguls are conspiring on how to live forever, here on earth. We uncover the conspiracy on this week's Easter edition of The Public Square®. Don't miss it and please, tell a friend. The message just might save their eternal life. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, April 14, 2017
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Fri, 7 April 2017
Is President Donald Trump the answer or the question? Tune in as we discuss the recent news on health care reform and the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. What are the rules of the U.S. Senate about cloture? And how does that affect you? Tune in today as we discuss these important topics. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 7, 2017 |
Fri, 31 March 2017
This edition of The Public Square® could not be MORE important. The President is attacking some of the best public servants in Congress, including our friend Jim Jordan. Does the President know the real score here? Tune in to this week's broadcast as we break down the mischief afoot in Washington and the way out of this mess on health care reform. A good man is being unjustly attacked. Please tune in and share this episode with a friend. Topic: Health Care Issues in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 1, 2017
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Fri, 24 March 2017
Can Washington, D.C. actually fix the nation's health care problems? What has history taught us? Tune in today as we dive in deep to talk about the history of insurance, what is currently happening on Capitol Hill, and how to get out of this mess. Plus, learn more about the 40 Days of Prayer for Congress starting March 26, 2017. Don't miss this very important conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Health Care Issues in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 24, 2017
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Fri, 17 March 2017
What's the latest with the health care debate on Capitol Hill? Will the Affordable Care Act be repealed? Tune in today as we discuss the latest on health care. Is there a better way? Find out right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Health Care Issues in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 |
Fri, 10 March 2017
Music, beauty and More: The Inspiration of Broadway Once again, The Public Square® turns to music to tell the story of America. This time the genre is musical theater, one of our nation's greatest contributions to the world. The Inspiration of Broadway is a unique concert production with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and Broadway legend J. Mark McVey. Tune in as we listen to the music performed in Naples, Florida where a sell-out crowd joined in this celebration of music and hope. The Inspiration of Broadway this week on The Public Square® -- it may well keep you singing all week long. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 |
Fri, 3 March 2017
Do we have a media crisis in America? Tune in today as we talk about the media this weekend on The Public Square®. How can you help tell true stories in a time where there is so much misinformation all around? Join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 3, 2017
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Fri, 24 February 2017
Norma McCorvey ("Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade) passed away on February 18, 2017. We're taking a look back at the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on this case. Since 1973, what has the court's decision meant for the nation? Where do rights come from as it pertains to the issue of abortion? Tune in today as we discuss this very important topic today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 |
Fri, 17 February 2017
We've all seen the news. Is this the way America is supposed to work? What is really happening here in the struggle for political power? We are diving deep here on The Public Square®. Does the Bible have anything to say about the state of our current civil government? Please, don't miss this important conversation about the direction of the nation and how we might better pray, all right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2017 |
Fri, 10 February 2017
Did you hear U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black speak at the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast? There have been some amazing speeches over the years to come out of this annual meeting with our nation's elected officials. Please don't miss this very inspiring, very timely broadcast right here on The Public Square®. Topic: National Prayer Breakfast The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
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Fri, 3 February 2017
The time has come for Congress to own up to the disaster called Obamacare, the bill no one bothered to read. Will it fall under its own weight? Will Democrats raise up a single payer plan from the ashes? Will Republicans finally deliver on their promises to restore a free market health care system to the United States? Here is the primer you need to make sense of the health care debate, all coming this week to The Public Square®. Tune in today -- your health may depend on it. Topic: Health Care Issues in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2017
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Fri, 27 January 2017
Do enough people care about this country to keep us moving the right direction? Or are people (especially church folk) heading for the exits in fear of the media onslaught on the new Trump Administration? Find out the real numbers and the score this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 27, 2017
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Fri, 20 January 2017
Does Donald Trump have a chance? Or will his opponents in the U.S. Senate and the Media destroy any hope for real change? Tune in for for a look back to the last Mr. Smith who went to Washington and how he won right here 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 20, 2017
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Fri, 13 January 2017
"I feel someone must remain in the position of non-alignment, so that he can look objectively at both parties and be the conscience of both -- not the servant or master of either." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We have one national holiday that honors a pastor. This week we have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Sterling Glover, about the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. Tune in to hear inspiring stories about Dr. King through Dr. Glover's experiences as we honor both of these pastors and their leadership 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 13, 2017
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Fri, 6 January 2017
Tune in and find out how we can all help make America great today and everyday in 2017. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 6, 2017 |