Wed, 29 November 2023
Today we are joined by our friends Amy and Brandon as they share their remarkable experience choosing life which led to the short beautiful life of their daughter Lucy Grace. Our team Anna Welch and Sherry Eyssen lead this inspiring conversation so join us today on the The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with today's hosts Anna Welch and Sherry Eyssen. Release Date: Friday, November 22nd, 2023 |
Tue, 21 November 2023
Let's take a moment together to remember the beauty and awe-inspiring history of the first Thanksgiving. As we reflect, it is our prayer that we will have gratitude in our hearts and we will rediscover the faith and courage to be Pilgrims again. Please join us for our seasonal Thanksgiving broadcast today on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, November 24th, 2023 |
Fri, 17 November 2023
After Ohio’s recent election, resulting in the enshrining of Abortion, the media has declared that Republicans don’t know how to talk about abortion anymore. As a nonpartisan organization we wonder is that verdict is really true? Or will the media and Big Tech ever give the conversation a chance? There is so much more to our conversation so please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, November 17th, 2023 |
Wed, 15 November 2023
Get the behind the scenes preview of this years upcoming Christmas in America: 1928. We try not to share too many spoilers but instead share the incredible material that didn’t make the cut this year. Please make sure you grab your tickets for this year’s show and join the joyous conversation today on the Public Square®. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® Express Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, November 15th, 2023
Direct download: Nov1723_CIA1928-CuttingRoom_26MIN-new.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 6:41am EST |
Fri, 10 November 2023
Today we face head on the election results of November 7th, 2023. The conversation begins with what happened and why. We take a historic look on how the battle for life in America can and must be won. Joining us is Dr. William B. Allen, one of America's foremost minds in political philosophy and biblical understanding. Please join in this conversation and please - tell a friend. Thanks. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2023 |
Wed, 8 November 2023
The conversation from 1850 Main Street™ with Dr. James Carafano continues today. Pull up a chair and listen in as Michael DelGiorno and David Zanotti talk with Dr. Carafano about how what's happening in Israel now could affect all of us. Topic: International News The Public Square® Express Format Program with hosts Michael DelGiorno and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
Direct download: 04_Nov0223_DrCarafano1850_26MIN_pt02.mp3
Category:International News -- posted at: 7:00am EST |
Fri, 3 November 2023
Today we bring the closing arguments for Life to the nation. The Courtroom is the State of Ohio. Joining us in the defense are Professor Lee Strang from the University of Toledo Law School and Mr. Larry Obhoff, former President of the Ohio Senate. This is one of the most interesting conversations we have held all year regarding the national importance of this debate. This election will be the number one news story on November 8th. Please join our conversation with these esteemed experts today on The Public Square® and visit seethelanguage.com for more information regarding Issue One in Ohio. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2023 |
Wed, 1 November 2023
Today is a special edition of 1850 Main Street™ being shared on the Public Square®. We’re talking about Israel with Dr. James Carafano. Lieutenant colonel Carafano served for 25 years in the U.S. military, has taught at the U.S. Naval War College and West Point, and is a Vice President at the Heritage Foundation. Pull up a chair and listen in as Michael DelGiorno and David Zanotti talk with Dr. Carafano and break down what's really happening in the Israel/Hamas conflict. Topic: International News The Public Square® Express Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Direct download: 03_Nov0123_DrCarafano1850_26MIN_pt01_1.mp3
Category:International News -- posted at: 9:00am EST |
Fri, 27 October 2023
The Washington Post has recently published an article taking shots at Congressman Jim Jordan. There is so much we could discuss about Congressman Jordan's character from personal relationships but the bigger question to us is - Why are they so afraid of him? Why are they trying to bury Congressman Jordan? Maybe it's because they recognize a free agent making a difference? Let's discuss the bigger picture together on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 27th, 2023 |
Fri, 20 October 2023
Recently ABC News contacted our national headquarters for comment on Ohio Ballot Issue One. The approach was clear. National news organizations are awakening to the fact that what is happening in Ohio is the beginning of the 2024 Presidential Election. What happens on abortion is vital to the Progressive vote getting machine. Just ask the Governor of Illinois, who has contributed over $250,000 to pro-abortion forces in Ohio and is planning to send in more. What is happening in Ohio is much bigger than abortion. This is a historic watershed. This week we turn to a panel of the world's best minds on this subject for insight and inspiration. Please don't miss this moment today on The Public Square®.Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 20th, 2023 |
Fri, 13 October 2023
Today we share a behind the scenes look of our new project Kids on the Square, a program we are currently developing for children. This mission directly correlates with recent episodes regarding life and why we must cherish and value children just like our Heavenly Father. Join the conversation today here on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 13th, 2023 |
Wed, 11 October 2023
Is there a difference between the political battle over abortion and what really happens jn a Planned Parenthood facility? We debrief on our visit with Abby Johnson, who spent eight years inside the world of Planned Parenthood, on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 |
Thu, 5 October 2023
Our special guest for this episode is Abby Johnson, the founder of "And Then There Were None." Her organization is dedicated to protecting woman and their unborn children and especially to helping people trapped in jobs in the abortion industry find a way out. Abby is the author of the book Unplanned which details her eight years of employment with Planned Parenthood as she rose through the ranks to become a Clinic Director and Planned Parenthood Employee of the Year. Please listen in to hear Abby's review of what is happening on Ohio Issue 1 and how the abortion debate in Ohio will impact the nation through 2024 and beyond. This unique program is one you just can't miss. And please, tell a friend. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 |
Wed, 4 October 2023
Every state in our country is now faced with decisions regarding the issue of abortion. Every day the pro-abortion community wakes up and fights for more power any way they can. What is our response? What are we doing to protect the lives of the unborn? Today our team shares some very difficult truths regarding the lies the other side is spreading. If you haven’t already please visit seethelanguage.com regarding the critical ballot issue one in Ohio this November and join us for today’s episode on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 |
Fri, 29 September 2023
The Biden Administration is taking, or should we say forcing, new steps in their energy efforts including trying to halt the ability to own a gas stove. In all areas of public policy the Federal Government wants more and more control of what we consume, how we protest, how we exercise our rights, and how we live. Join our team today as we discuss these power grabs and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 29th, 2023 |
Fri, 22 September 2023
It’s a question we all have been asking - “Who will be the nominees for the upcoming presidential election in 2024?” Why are there so many candidates running? Is there a method to this madness? Or will we repeat patterns from 2016? We’re only 100 days away before voting and caucuses begin in certain states and “peace and quiet” seems to be leaving the room quickly. Join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 |
Fri, 15 September 2023
Are there living abortion survivors who are completely left out of the debate over the right to life? Today we share a very special interview, previously aired on Fox News, with people who survived abortions and their life stories. Our team share their own stories as well and are all sobered with the question: “Where were my rights in the womb?” Please don’t miss this very important episode today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 15th, 2023 |
Fri, 8 September 2023
If you’ve taken a look at the 14th Amendment lately you may be wondering is President Trump legally allowed to run for President again? In order to answer this question our team looks back at the history of the 14th Amendment and the reconstruction efforts after the Civil War. It’s a fascinating legal and historical question that deserves a conversation. Let’s discuss together today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 8th, 2023 |
Fri, 1 September 2023
Join us for a very special broadcast featuring Dr. Charles McGowen. Everyone will remember Dr. McGowen who served as our chief medical advisor through two years of the Covid Chronicles. Well Dr. McGowen has just written and published "A 75 Year Journey: Resulting in an Astonishing Career in Medicine". Today he shares with us a few of these incredible stories and moments of God's providence in his life. Please don't miss this exciting episode on The Public Square®. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 1st, 2023 |
Fri, 25 August 2023
Interest rates and banking regulations bring public policy right to the ground level, especially when we are talking about real estate. Today, large corporations are dominating the single family home market and the always mysterious Federal Reserve continues to jack up interest rates leaving home buyers in the dust. Is owning a starter home now just a pipe dream? Are heading toward living in Pottersville? Tune in for this "on the ground" conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 25th, 2023 |
Fri, 18 August 2023
Is it a tidal wave or a massive public relations campaign? The abortion industry and Big Pharma are assaulting voters in key states with ballot issues to "enshrine" abortion and so much more. Now Ohio, Florida, New York and Arizona are under attack with more states to come. Can this "tidal wave" be stopped by the majority of Americans who do not support this extremist agenda? Please join us for this open and real conversation today on The Public Square®.
Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 18th 2023 |
Fri, 11 August 2023
The national media is swarming around Ohio trying to connect the dots between the defeat of a proposed Constitutional Amendment and the coming elections national of 2024. Was the defeat of Ohio Issue 1 a “litmus” test for the abortion issue nationwide? What can we learn from ground zero? Please join in the conversation this week on The Public Square.®.
Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 11th 2023 |
Fri, 4 August 2023
Is the Supreme Court out of control? Do we have a "MAGA' Court and should the Congress interfere? The Supreme Court is currently in the hot seat and believe it or not America's Constitution has a lot of the answers. Our team discusses these questions and more today on The Public Square.®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 4th 2023 |
Fri, 28 July 2023
There are scores of battles all around. The headlines remind us everyday that we are in a battle, a spiritual battle for the next generation. This week we take a moment to return to home base - to the reality that we are not alone on this planet or alone in this struggle. We turn the dial to Christmas and unveil the plan for this year's live episodes of Christmas in America. Get a front row seat and join in this refreshing conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, July 28th, 2023 |
Fri, 21 July 2023
The battle between life and death for the unborn is reaching new heights. Planned Parenthood and the ACLU just raised two million dollars in three days to work on a constitutional amendment in Florida. So what is the Pro-Life Community doing in response? Why is there so much fear in engaging in the conversation and taking action? Please join us as we ask these questions and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, July 21st, 2023 |
Wed, 19 July 2023
The era of Roe is over. The new day brings a massive battle across the country regarding abortion and the right to life. Since we began talking about the Ohio Planned Parenthood Abortion Amendment, the virus has spread. New York and Florida are now preparing Amendment battles for 2024. The whole world is now focused on a single battle, in an off-off election year in a single state in the middle of the country. The language of the amendment is way past scary. The amount of money being spent is staggering. We get a report from Ground Zero today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 |
Fri, 14 July 2023
A critical ballot issue on abortion is coming to the Ohio ballot this November. This amendment will rewrite the Ohio Constitution and redefine the debate over protecting innocent human life across the nation. The question is: Who has the power to invent a human right with just paper and pen? Is it the citizens, the politicians or a much higher power? Our team turns once again to the preeminent professor of political philosophy in America, Dr. William B. Allen to lead this discussion on where do rights really come from. Please join in the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, July 14th, 2023 |
Fri, 7 July 2023
Our producer, Alan C. Duncan, hit the road this summer and brought back wisdom from our friend and brilliant historian Dr. W.B. Allen... along with his personal library! We have the honor of sharing a live lecture Dr. W.B. Allen delivered for the next generation of teachers. Dr. Allen focuses on the founding of our nation and the process of developing a national character that honors the great freedom we have been given. There is a lot to share on today's broadcast so please join us on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, July 7th, 2023
Direct download: TPS_070823_WEB.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 6:00am EST |
Fri, 30 June 2023
As the Fourth of July approaches let's go back to the first and inalienable right the Founding Fathers laid out for us - Life. The right to life is recognized as a true and universal truth in the foundation of our nation. Today the fight for life is being framed in new ways and this battle will be coming to your ballot. So please join us as we celebrate Independence Day and discuss how we protect America's first, and most precious, right today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, June 29th, 2023 |
Tue, 27 June 2023
Today we feature the new podcast 1850 Main Street™ with hosts Michael DelGiorno and David Zanotti. Pull up a chair and listen in as two experts in media and public policy talk through the most divisive and challenging issues facing America today. Find out what so many others are coming to realize: There is hope for America. Join in the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Wednesday, June 27th, 2023 |
Fri, 23 June 2023
So who is it going to be? It feels like everyone, from the press to your next door neighbor, is speculating who will receive the Presidential Nominations. Today our team shares their thoughts on the upcoming election and wrestle with the fact that no one really knows what will happens next. Join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Friday, June 23rd, 2023 |
Wed, 21 June 2023
Is this political theater or a genuine threat to the Republic? Does anyone remember "the rule of law"? Join in the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 |
Fri, 16 June 2023
Today we pause to consider the beauty and wonder of Love of God. After a recent wedding our team can’t help but marvel in the beauty in God’s design for women, men, and marriage. Please join us for this encouraging conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Marriage The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Friday, June 16th, 2023 |
Fri, 9 June 2023
Today we tear down the veil that political parties and special interest groups have been protecting on state and federal levels. Our conversation focuses on The Life Issue, Ohio's 60% supermajority amendment, and legalizing marijuana. Let's follow the money and ask the question "Who is paying the real world price for all this?" Don't miss this episode today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Friday, June 9th, 2023 |
Tue, 6 June 2023
Join us for Part Two of this special American Election Institute™ edition of The Public Square®, featuring a conversation between Rob Walgate and former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof. Today they are discussing some specific court cases that have ramifications on freedom of conscience and religoius liberty. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 |
Sat, 3 June 2023
This week on The Public Square® we are continuing with the re-airing of our series, First, on the life and leadership of George Washington, featuring Dave Zanotti's exclusive interview with Dr. W.B. Allen. Why Washington? Did the Congress pull his name out of a hat? Or was it something more? Should POTUS #1 be considered as a valid example of leadership in the 21st century? Tune in this week to Part 2 of First. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2023 |
Thu, 1 June 2023
This special edition of The Public Square®, brought to you by the American Election Institute™, features a conversation between Rob Walgate and former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof. They discuss what it’s really like to serve in elected office, whether there’s any agreement between political parties in the state senate, and what states can do to reduce unnecessary regulations. Interested in more conversations like this special American Election Institute™ edition of The Public Square®? Stay tuned for more on your local station and coming soon to iHeart, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and our own The Public Square® mobile app. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023 |
Fri, 26 May 2023
If you're a long time listener of The Public Square® you know our conversation between Dave Zanotti and Dr. William B. Allen about the life and leadership of George Washington has become a classic to us. It's become a broadcast we like to return to often because we never want to forget what was said that day. Tune in this week for the rebroadcasting of "First: The Leadership of George Washington” - Part One where we interview special guest, Dr. W.B. Allen, on-location in Maryland. We also feature audio from George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Don't miss this special edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
Direct download: TPS_052723_WEB.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 2:21pm EST |
Fri, 19 May 2023
Will the right to life - the first right given by the Creator - be lost on our watch? Are Republican party bosses conspiring to end the pro-life debate in the states? We take a hard look into these questions this week on The Public Square®. Please pull up a seat and join in the conversation. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 19, 2023 |
Wed, 17 May 2023
Join us today as we revisit a special conversation from a long format broadcast - "The Life on Mission". We share what the concept of "organic radio" means to us and the mission of "iVoters.com", our nonpartisan voter information service. If you are searching for real change then we hope you join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
Fri, 12 May 2023
Do you feel powerless when it comes to politics and the current state of America? You are not alone. We hear often from listeners across the country who are dealing with discouragement when it comes to the current condition of the American republic. What is the answer to hopelessness? Tune in this week to The Public Square to find out. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 |
Wed, 10 May 2023
Is the radical left really winning? How do extreme world-views work in the real world? We don’t believe the American people are falling for it and people are running towards the truth. Pull up a chair and grab a friend as we discuss more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Direct download: May1023_DrAllenOnRoyTexDebrief_26MIN.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 8:00am EST |
Fri, 5 May 2023
What happens when an iconic Professor on the political Left changes his perspective and begins to wander in the right direction? Please join us this week as we discuss just such a moment happening right now in America on The Public Square®. You won't hear this conversation anywhere else. Please join in for a moment of encouragement and tell a friend. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 4, 2023 |
Wed, 3 May 2023
Can you say those words anymore -- even in jest? We are not likely going to win a Congeniality Award anytime soon... but we said those words out loud and then had a conversation on just why The Public Square® is so different than the rest of "talk radio". This is a broadcast you don't want to miss. Please join in the conversation and tell a friend. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 |
Fri, 28 April 2023
The battle is raging in the states over the right to life. Many of the key struggles and decisions are NOT in the headline stories. This week we pull back the curtain on the battle over legislation, litigation and ballot issues in the key swing state of Ohio. Is it possible to lose this key swing state for life? Are pro-life leaders there trying to do the right thing the wrong way? Join us for a conversation you will never hear on cable news this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023 |
Fri, 21 April 2023
Does God see everything? Is He really watching the actions and events that compose the daily news? All people struggle to tap into the reality of what the Bible teaches here. What if God really does see and really does care about - everything including the leadership of America? This is a question too important to miss. Please join us as we look for the answer this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 21, 2023 |
Wed, 19 April 2023
Keeping children safe is constantly on our minds along with the rest of America. So what does school safety and security look like and what is the best way to protect schools and churches? How do we move forward? Join this very important conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Education The Public Square® with your host, Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 |
Fri, 14 April 2023
On the morning of March 27th, 2023 six innocent people were murdered at a Christian school in Nashville, including three nine-year-old children. Before the grieving families could even bury their loved ones, the radical Left and the corporate media totally turned the story upside down. How did this happen? We go behind the headlines for real story this week on The Public Square®. Please join in the conversation and bring a friend. Topic: Education The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 |
Fri, 7 April 2023
Is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ real? Totally unscripted, honestly spontaneous, this week's edition of The Public Square asks tough questions about how this one event in human history changes everything for every one of us. Please join us on a visit back to Jerusalem and the moment that shook the earth -- forever, all on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 7, 2023 |
Fri, 31 March 2023
This week on a special episode of "The Pine" - The Public Square's faith and sports podcast - we're talking with longtime PGA Tour caddie Ted Scott. We'll be discussing how Ted got started caddying, what it's like to work with the number one golfer in the world, and what life looks like inside the ropes at The Masters. All straight ahead on The Public Square®. Topic: Sports The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 31, 2023 |
Wed, 29 March 2023
On this First Person edition of The Public Square, Wayne Shepherd sits down to talk with pastor and author Don Finto. Their conversation covers Don's childhood trauma, his mission to Germany after WW2, The Jesus Movement, and more - all on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with your host, Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2023 |
Fri, 24 March 2023
What do the Death Eaters of Harry Potter, the Ringwraiths of The Lord of the Rings, and the Abortion industry have in common? They all bring Death. This week, the team is looking at two ballot measures in Ohio and New York with the potential to make the Industry of Death nearly unstoppable. How will these ballot measures affect the polls in upcoming elections? Are these measures coming to your state? Is there hope? All this and more - right here on The Public Square®. Read the proposed Ohio amendment here. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 |
Wed, 22 March 2023
Who owns “the media” and why does it matter? The questions continue this week as the team digs even further into Harvard's Future of Media study. Stay tuned for the conclusion of this surprising conversation on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Technology The Public Square® with your hosts, Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 |
Fri, 17 March 2023
Who owns “the media” and why does it matter? Even Harvard University wants to know. This week, we dig into a significant research project by Harvard and turn it upside down. You don’t want to miss this surprising conversation on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Technology The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 |
Wed, 15 March 2023
We're told in scripture to "pray for those in authority," but how many of us actually do that? Sometimes it feels like Congress is against us. How does prayer impact that point of conflict? We're talking about praying for Congress in this episode from our archives featuring the late Dr. Sterling Glover. All this and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with your hosts, Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Direct download: Mar1523_PrayingForCongress_26MIN.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 3:53pm EST |
Fri, 10 March 2023
This week, the team sits down with Dr. Charles McGowen to discuss the new film Jesus Revolution and what it was like to live through the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Does the film accurately reflect the experiences of Dr. McGowen and the members of our panel who were actually there? How can people looking for Jesus today find Him in the same way folks did back then? We're talking about revival in barns, buses, and even an old blue Corvair - right here on The Public Square®. Searching for Jesus? Visit CanIKnowGod.com Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 10, 2023 |
Fri, 3 March 2023
This week, the team takes a close look at the issues presented in our March Monthly Update. How accurately did C.S. Lewis predict the current state of our world in his books The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength? What are The Conditioners planning for the next American election cycle? We are discussing real stories of the establishment trying to silence those who dissent and their attempts to eliminate humanity as we know it through ballot issues affecting state constitutions. All this, and more - 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, March 3, 2023 |
Fri, 24 February 2023
This week, the team is catching up on interesting stories from state legislatures across the country. What happened to the Speaker of the House in Ohio? Are establishment Democrats and Republicans really playing on the same team for the benefit of special interests? We are discussing the power and corruption of political parties, how they are attempting to consolidate power, and how free agents can fight to get the power back - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023 |
Tue, 21 February 2023
Our conversation from last week continues with David Zanotti and Michael Hill, longtime research partner and friend of the late David McCullough. Today our discussion shifts to more of Michael's works - in particular, his books on two very different historical figures. Join us as we talk about Elihu Washburne and Art Buchwald, the influence McCullough had on Hill's books, and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Direct download: MikeHill_26MIN_pt03.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 5:35pm EST |
Fri, 17 February 2023
The work of David McCullough sparked a revival of interest in the real stories of American History. Today, we go behind the scenes with Michael Hill, friend and research partner of David McCullough, to discuss the late historian's work and artistry. Hear firsthand what the process was like of working on historical projects with David McCullough, stories of the friendship between McCullough and Hill, and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2023
Direct download: TPS_021823_WEB.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 2:39pm EST |
Fri, 10 February 2023
Here is a clue: It is not Republicans or Democrats. This week we bring this debate to the ground. What happens if someone dares to try and run for public office? What is next on the pro-abortion agenda and how will that agenda impact elections this year and next? We gather looking for real answers to real questions. Please join in the conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 10, 2023 |
Thu, 9 February 2023
We continue our discussion with special guest Dr. Bob Beltz, author of a revised edition of William Wilberforce's Real Christianity. Join us this week as our conversation turns to the world of film and Dr. Beltz's work on Amazing Grace, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Bible, and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023 |
Fri, 3 February 2023
Recently, the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University published a study stating that American teens spend an average of 70 hours per week in front of a screen... not including school or TV time. Could that number possibly be right? What does this mean for the next generation? Join us as we speak with Joy Pullmann of The Federalist and discuss the implications of this study in this week's episode of The Public Square®. Resources: Read Joy Pullmann's article here. Topic: Technology The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2023 |
Thu, 2 February 2023
We sit down with a special guest who wrote a book that was originally published in 1797. But we won't need a time machine - our guest is Dr. Bob Beltz, author of a revised edition of William Wilberforce's Real Christianity. Join us this week as we discuss the timeless truths from Wilberforce's book right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023 |
Fri, 27 January 2023
On the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, made an official address condemning the 2020 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe and all Americans who advocate for the life of the innocent unborn child. But that's not all. What else did Vice President Harris say in her speech? What does it mean for the American people? Join us as we discuss this speech and more in this week's episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 27, 2023 |
Fri, 20 January 2023
Can the political parties turn the tide and save America? Or is there a better pathway to hope? We break down the extraordinary interview with Dr. William B. Allen this week and go looking for practical answers that we can all work on together. The adventure continues in this week's episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Article One The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 20, 2023 |
Fri, 13 January 2023
What happened last week with the start of the 118th Congress and the seating of the new Speaker of the House? Why is the role of the Speaker important? What does the Constitution have to say about all of this? Tune in for a dynamic history lesson and current application with the team of The Public Square® featuring guest panelist, Dr. W.B. Allen. Topic: Article One The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 |
Fri, 6 January 2023
Have we been Sovietized here in America, particularly relating to the issue of Life? How have the terms of the abortion debate changed over time, and how have we been conditioned by living in the shadow of Roe v. Wade? Tune in this week as we delve into this troubling topic, right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 6, 2023 |
Fri, 30 December 2022
"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 try to 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, 2022
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Thu, 22 December 2022
Here is your invitation to a private gathering around the fireplace at The American Mission Center. The artists who put together Christmas in America sat together after dinner and pretty soon the music broke out again! Pull up a chair as we talk about the deeper lessons learned together at Christmas in America 1844. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2022
Direct download: CIA_1844_STUDIO_DEBRIEF_26MIN.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 3:32pm EST |
Tue, 20 December 2022
Join us for Part 2 of Christmas In America 1844. What will happen to Ebenezer Scrooge? How did Charles Dickens weave the true story of redemption within A Christmas Carol? Come join the live studio audience as we continue to go looking for the manger in Christmas In America 1844 on this week's episode of The Public Square®. And please share this radio Christmas present with your loved ones. Merry Christmas! Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 |
Thu, 15 December 2022
Just when you thought you had heard all there was to tell about Ebenezer Scrooge…Along comes Christmas in America 1844. The story is compelling. There is Dickens and Scrooge and John Quincy Adams and so much more. Get the back story no movie has ever told wrapped in a beautiful musical celebration. Come join the live studio audience as we go looking for the manger in Christmas in America 1844 on this week’s episode of The Public Square®. Gather the family around the tree and enjoy this special Christmas gift. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 |
Fri, 9 December 2022
What is the Respect for Marriage Act that was recently passed by Congress? What is in this law and what does it mean? Tune in this week as we talk about the language of this law and the implications it has for the country. All right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Marriage The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2022 |
Wed, 30 November 2022
Merry Christmas from all of us at The American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square®. On this week's show we are airing one of our favorite Christmas conversations, "The Charlie Brown Christmas." This particular episode of The Public Square® has taken on a new meaning. Starting in 2020, The Charlie Brown Christmas Special was not aired on network television, a tradition that started in 1965. We talk about that update at the end of this program. Please join in this Christmas conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 |
Thu, 24 November 2022
Welcome to the annual celebration of Thanksgiving on The Public Square®. This week we are going to take time to remember the ideas that have inspired us as a people and led us to aspire to be one nation under God. We'll reflect upon our history as the Lord inspires us to be curious as we think about what it might mean to be a pilgrim again here on this Earth. Please join us around the Thanksgiving table on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
Fri, 18 November 2022
This question tells the story of this week's episode. So many people feel that their prayers and concerns, even their votes just don’t matter anymore. Has the truth lost all power in America today? We are working through that question together this week. Walk on over and join in the conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 |
Fri, 11 November 2022
Voters have spoken and now what? Join us as we discuss the recent Midterm Elections, Ranked Choice Voting, the Electoral College and more. Don't miss this fascinating conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 |
Thu, 10 November 2022
What type of expectations did the Media project onto the 2022 Election before Voting Day? How does that differ from what really happened? What next? Tune in this week as Dave Zanotti and Rob Walgate dissect what just happened in Election results from across the country on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
Fri, 4 November 2022
We are hours from Election Day 2022. What are we seeing across the nation? Does your vote really count? What about the contention that this Election and others are being stolen from the Left or the Right? Tune in today as we talk about all things Election and more on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, November 4, 2022 |
Wed, 2 November 2022
Today our team goes back to school and discusses writings of Frank Johnson Goodnow and Woodrow Wilson two of the Founders of the Progressive Movement. It's fascinating to dissect their vision for the American Government and how they created such a progressive worldview. So pull up a chair and join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 |
Fri, 28 October 2022
Foreign policy is on the mind of many voters. How does Congress impact foreign policy? Is immigration a part of foreign policy as well as domestic policy? Will this election change anything? We are asking all of these questions and more this week on The Public Square®. Join in the conversation. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, October 28, 2022 |
Thu, 20 October 2022
Energy Inflation. Everything costs more today because of energy prices. Why are politicians in Washington, D.C. intentionally driving up energy costs and hurting everyone? Hard questions, real answers, this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Energy The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 |
Fri, 14 October 2022
What's on your ballot this Election season? Does your vote even matter? Tune in this week as we talk about all things Election season. How important is the 2022 Election? Please tune in for your weekly dose of civic responsibility on The Public Square®. And don't forget to check out iVoters.com® before you cast your vote. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, October 14, 2022 |
Wed, 12 October 2022
Voting for the 2022 midterms has begun. Do you have your homework done? IVoters.com can help you and your family and friends get solid research in short order. Tune in for a behind the scenes discussion on iVoters.com this week on The Public Square® and please tell a friend. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 |
Fri, 7 October 2022
Is the White House weaponizing the Department of Justice and targeting political enemies? Can this happen in America today? It is happening and we present the evidence this week on The Public Square®. Please join in and get the facts and please, tell a friend! Topic: Criminal Justice The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, October 7, 2022 |
Wed, 5 October 2022
The mass media and politicians are driving the pro-choice agenda in shocking new ways. The tactics for gaining support from any and all voters are no longer hidden. Please listen now as our panel breaks down the false narratives and searches for real answers today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 |
Thu, 29 September 2022
This is the first nationwide election after the fall of Roe v. Wade. Political consultants and the matrix media want us all to believe that pro-abortion outrage will dominate this election and every election to come. The pro-abortion industry wants to convince us all that killing an innocent unborn child is now an American virtue. What is America to do? Tune in this week for an important discussion on the life issue and the 2022 Election. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, September 30, 2022 |
Wed, 28 September 2022
Today we have a sneak peek into this year’s Christmas in America as we begin to search for the manger in the year 1844. This year is so pivotal because in 1844 America received Charles Dickens' epic classic "A Christmas Carol''. Join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022
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Fri, 23 September 2022
Can a nation divided against itself stand? Are Americans seeing the coming elections with an eye toward revenge? These are real questions facing every voter. We go looking for real answers this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, September 23, 2022 |
Fri, 16 September 2022
In 1842 Charles Dickens toured the United States. He spent several days on Capitol Hill and kept careful notes which he published in a most controversial book in 1843. That was the same year he published his most influential story of all, A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens, John Quincy Adams, Ebeneezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim all fill the studio this week on The Public Square®, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming live radio episode of Christmas in America 1844. Please don't miss it! Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 |
Wed, 14 September 2022
Our team is now taking a deeper look into the prop elements of President Biden’s most recent speech in Philadelphia. Does the location, the backdrop, the timing, and more set a tone for the speech? Let’s discuss this and more together on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 |
Fri, 9 September 2022
On September 1, 2022 President Joe Biden delivered a speech on the steps of Independence Hall. There he described the American government as a "democracy" 30 times in a speech of under 25 minutes. The President used the word "republic" only twice. Is America a democracy or a republic? Why does this matter? Tune in this week to The Public Square® as we talk about President Biden's speech and what it means for America. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Air Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
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Wed, 7 September 2022
Pull up for a fascinating conversation around the table that draws from history, the Bible, and much more. If you want to understand on a deeper level the function, role, and unique purpose of American government then don’t miss this episode. Listen now on The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 |
Fri, 2 September 2022
Who shall decide the outcomes of the 2022 Election? The answer should be: "we the people." But who is attempting to steer "we the voters" and why? Voting for the 2022 Election starts in several weeks. Tune in today to hear more about the importance of this Election on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 2, 2022 |
Wed, 31 August 2022
In case you haven’t heard the IRS is looking to hire 87,000 new employees and if that number isn’t shocking enough then just wait until you hear the job description for some of those new agents. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss, so please listen in today on The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 |
Fri, 26 August 2022
Why is the Media obsessed with Donald Trump? What is really behind the motives of the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago? We discuss this and more all this week on The Public Square®. Tune in today. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 26, 2022 |
Fri, 19 August 2022
What happened in Kansas? How did a pro-life amendment get beat on the ballot? The real story behind the headlines this week on The Public Square®. You don't want to miss this critical link on how the Socialist Progressives are planning to keep abortion on demand a reality across America. For Life, please tune in this week and please share this program with a friend. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 |
Wed, 17 August 2022
Does the Lord really have all authority in Heaven and on Earth? Does that really apply to the American Government? Is there a collision between American Principles and Biblical Principles? We dive into these questions today on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with your host David Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 |
Fri, 12 August 2022
A dear friend of The Public Square®, David McCullough, passed away this week. David McCullough is one of the key, anchor authors at the library of The American Mission® Center because we value his life and his work so greatly. Tune in today as we talk about a few of our very first and favorite interviews with David McCullough as we reflect and honor our friend's lasting legacy on the nation. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, August 12, 2022 |
Wed, 10 August 2022
The political arena is swarming with opinions, agendas, and noise. It is easy to get lost in it, let alone search for truth. So why do we keep staying involved? How can we do this every day? Will it ever make a difference? From a bird's eye view it is easy to feel like the answer is "no" but a change in perspective can make all the difference. Join our team as we discuss these questions and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with your host David Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 |
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