Wed, 21 July 2021
How do we keep hope alive for America? The answer is rooted in scripture. Today we go back into the archives to share our team's conversation about two particularly powerful verses, Psalm 37 and Psalm 73. This is an episode you can't miss today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 |
Thu, 15 July 2021
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 to hear Part 1 of "First: The Leadership of George Washington" 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: Thursday, July 15, 2021 |
Wed, 14 July 2021
Today we unpack and wrestle with the concerns for the nation prompted by our recent 4th of July Broadcast. We hope you enjoy this bonus conversation and that it calls you to pray for our nation. Please join us today on the Public Square®. Topic: general The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 |
Thu, 8 July 2021
Job asked the question. So did King David. Every great philosophy asks the same question as well. “What is man?" Is it possible that losing God in our culture means we are losing the true value of humanity as well? It’s time for the annual 4th of July Address this week on The Public Square®. “Four Questions for America” is the title and you can listen in right here. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021 |
Wed, 7 July 2021
For years The American Policy Roundtable has been fighting for the protection of prayer and religious liberties in the United States. As important as prayer is, we notice that there are prayer commandments that are easy to ignore. Join us as we delve into this and more, today on The Public Square®. Topic: general The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 |
Thu, 1 July 2021
Can you have justice without a judge? This week we are re-airing Dave Zanotti's Fourth of July message from 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church as part of The American Mission® series on The Public Square®. What is justice? How would you define justice? Please tune in today as we talk about it on The Public Square®. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, July 1, 2021 |
Wed, 30 June 2021
Critical Race Theory is one of the most prominent topics in our society today. But what is it? What are the elements, what is it rooted in , and what are the spiritual ramifications of this theory? Please join us as we search for biblical truth on the Public Square®. Topic: Racism The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, June 30th, 2021 |
Fri, 25 June 2021
Everyone seems focused on questions of critical race theory in American schools but what just happened in Florida regarding the issue of prayer in schools in the Sunshine State? This week we look at the history of prayer in schools and the First Amendment. We take a look at the life of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, once described as the most hated woman in America. Does anyone still remember her name? Don't miss another engaging conversation on history that truly matters this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, June 25, 2021 |
Wed, 23 June 2021
It’s easy to feel like there are not enough leaders for America today, but were there enough in 1776? Our team discusses this question and more by using the works of David McCullough (one of our favorite historians) to frame the conversation. Learn more today on the Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
Direct download: Jun1621_1776IllustratedEdition_26MIN.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 6:00am EDT |
Thu, 17 June 2021
For the past several years Americans have been surrounded by "the woke movement." The trending formula begins with defining all humans based solely upon the color of their skin. From this surface identity, an entire manual has been constructed on how we should then live. Is this the right way to look at things? Tune in today as we talk about all of this and the greater awakening that is happening across the country right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021 |
Wed, 16 June 2021
Maybe you are able to live carefree, but for us it's getting harder to even watch a baseball game without cause for concern! Today, our team discusses the rise and prominence of the gambling industry in American sports and the power it has in our government. Join us now for an episode of the Public Square®, you don't want to miss. Topic: gambling The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 |
Thu, 10 June 2021
How important is leadership, especially in a crisis? What lesson can we learn from the past 18 months of crisis in America so that we don't have to repeat all this pain and suffering? Join as we tackle the first principles of leadership in life and in public service this week on The Public Square®. Find out what people are talking about all across the nation on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021 |
Wed, 9 June 2021
Our hearts and minds can't walk away from this topic yet. Today we examine further the words of The Great Commission, Jesus' last words on earth, and ask "How do we apply these words in our lives today"? Please join us for the conclusion of this fascinating conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
Direct download: 05_Jun0421_Memorial_Commission_26MIN_pt02.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 6:00am EDT |
Thu, 3 June 2021
Should we be worried? How do we stay rightly involved in our states and the nation and not fall into serious worry? Join us in an honest conversation about how to overcome worry in the midst of strife this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021 |
Wed, 2 June 2021
Our conversation and thoughts on Memorial Day continue around the table. This significant holiday brought us to an interesting study on the last words of Jesus and the Great Commission. Join our dynamic conversation now on the Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
Direct download: 04_Jun0321_Memorial_Commission_26MIN_pt01.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 11:23am EDT |
Thu, 27 May 2021
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: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021 |
Wed, 26 May 2021
Gather around as we review our study of the Scopes Trial and the movie Inherit the Wind. Do the "Bible Beaters" really exist? Are Christians always the "bad guys"? How should Christians operate in this culture? Join us as we discuss these questions and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 |
Thu, 20 May 2021
What can we learn from the film, Inherit the Wind, about the Scopes Monkey Trial? How did Hollywood tell the narrative of this monumental court decision? What can we learn from it for today? Join us this week as we continue our conversation on the Scopes Monkey Trial. Tune in to the radio classroom on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, May 20, 2021 |
Wed, 19 May 2021
There are lots of people doing wonderful work to help their neighbors every single day. Today we profile an amazing musical artist whose work in song is only exceeded by his love of neighbor and his leadership of the American Dream Academy. Please don’t miss this interview with Wintley Phipps our guest on this edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Music The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 |
Thu, 13 May 2021
The next two episodes of The Public Square® will pull back the curtain on one of the biggest show trials in history. It is called “the trial of the 20th Century”. Find out why and what really happened at the Scopes Monkey Trial all on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 14, 2021 |
Wed, 12 May 2021
We are having quite a lively conversation about origins, show trials, and public policy on The Public Square®. Today's broadcast is background to the unfolding story. Several years ago we sat down with the late Dr. Phillip Johnson, a core contributor to the Intelligent Design school of thought. Our own Dr. Chuck McGowen was a key contributor in that interview. You can listen in to the conversation of these studied minds on the simple question - "Where did all of this (and all of us) come from in the first place?" Thanks for your support for The Public Square®. Every gift helps reach more hearts, minds and souls. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 |
Thu, 6 May 2021
What do fascism and the cruise industry have in common? This is a story almost every media outlet ignored. A parable of how COVID lockdowns are turning the CDC into the dictator of the high seas, this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021 |
Wed, 5 May 2021
Tired of the corporate media giants stalking the land? What if there was an alternative to all the "bigs" that control the US Media? Join in the conversation this week as we discuss how a handful of people, with a few smooth stones, can impact American Media for good. We take a look into the future of The American Mission Center this week on The Public Square®. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 5th, 2021
Direct download: AmericanMissionCenterUpdate_26MIN_1.mp3
Category:The American Mission® -- posted at: 10:20am EDT |
Fri, 30 April 2021
This week we are visiting one of the most dynamic subjects in the human experience: the power of generosity. We turn to an interview with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks that has set the tone on this subject in America for over a decade. We are also bringing an update on the construction of the new American Mission Center. Join us this week for encouragement and inspiration on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Monday, April 30th, 2021 |
Wed, 28 April 2021
Our point of view on the issue of "Packing the Courts" is rooted in over 40 years of experience in public policy. Today our team shares their real life experiences they've had with the American court system. Tune in today on the Public Square® to hear their stories and learn the dangers involved in "Packing the Courts". Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, April 28th, 2021 |
Fri, 23 April 2021
Let's revisit this ongoing conversation and ask the question: "Why is consent of the governed such a big deal in America?" We turn to the Constitution and the question of "Packing the Courts". Do you consent? Join in the conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 23rd, 2021 |
Wed, 21 April 2021
This week we revisit an archived episode featuring our guest Arthur C. Brooks. Professor Brooks is an author, faculty at Harvard, and is an outstanding well of knowledge. He helps us analyze American giving habits from a fresh perspective. You'll be stunned with what we discover today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
Direct download: 04_Apr0121_ArthurCBrooks_Giving_26MIN.mp3
Category:Economy -- posted at: 12:16pm EDT |
Fri, 16 April 2021
How do we deal with disagreements? How do we live in the unrelenting "cancel culture" of the day? Our team doesn't hold back in today's conversation, but we also won't neglect this very important question - "What does scripture teach us?" Please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 16th, 2021 |
Wed, 14 April 2021
The panel on The Public Square® gets to weigh in and share their thoughts on "Gilbert & Jack: What C.S. Lewis Found Reading J.K. Chesterton". If you missed it our very own producer, Alan C. Duncan, has spent years crafting this outstanding book. Join us now on The Public Square® to learn more. Topic: general The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 14th, 2021 |
Fri, 9 April 2021
Today we are excited and honored to share "Gilbert & Jack: What C.S. Lewis Found Reading G.K. Chesterton" by Alan C. Duncan. We are so proud of our producer and faithful staff member, Alan C. Duncan. We were able to interview him and his father Pastor Rick Duncan. They share the journey and joys of creating this project together. Please join us now for this very special episode on The Public Square®. Topic: general The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 9th, 2021 |
Wed, 7 April 2021
Today we take a moment to talk about Theodore Roosevelt. Our team examines his fascinating beginnings, presidency, civil rights efforts, and much more. We so enjoyed revisiting this episode from our archives and we hope you do as well. Listen now on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with host Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
Direct download: 05_Apr0221_TeddyRoosevelt_26MIN.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 3:54pm EDT |
Fri, 2 April 2021
From election takeovers to COVID Vaccine Passports the news is filled with stories that are alarming. Where is our hope? Is it in political forces or personalities? Or is there a greater hope that can see us through these troubling times? Join in the conversation as we look for real answers to real questions and for hope this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 2nd, 2021 |
Wed, 31 March 2021
Tune in today as we struggle out loud with the issue of praying everyday for the US Congress -- even for people whose positions on issues we disagree with. Even for people who we find it impossible to trust. Please join in this conversation and lend a hand. We could use the help. Join us now on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
Direct download: 03_Mar3121_40DaysPrayer_26MIN.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 10:55am EDT |
Fri, 26 March 2021
What is "the filibuster" rule we keep hearing about in the media? Is it an ancient "boundary stone" from the Constitution that limits the U.S. Senate from doing their job? Or is it something else -- with a history no one seems to remember? We go back to the beginning of "the filibuster" and challenge all sides of the argument this week on The Public Square®. Please join in the conversation -- you might well hear some things they never told any of us back in school. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 26th, 2021 |
Thu, 25 March 2021
Please gather round the table once more as we continue hearing from the late, great friend Dr. Sterling Glover. Dr. Glover shares his perspective of the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s . His testimony is incredibly encouraging in this season. Join us now on The Public Square®. Topic: Racism The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, March 25th, 2021 |
Fri, 19 March 2021
Today our team discusses COVID-19 and reviews the difficult decisions 2020 brought us. We are sadden by the confusion and fear in Americans today. We hope this episode sheds light on the topic. We encourage you to share with others the truth and reality in this episode. We must all become the experts now. Please join us today on The Public Square.® Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 19th, 2021 |
Wed, 17 March 2021
HR1 is a bill that reforms voting procedures on a national level. The bill prohibits voter verification, allows 16 year olds to vote, accepts same day voter registration, and so much more! If this bill is passed it could destroy the American voting system. Listen now on The Public Square® to learn more and find out how you can help. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, March 16th, 2021 |
Fri, 12 March 2021
TIME magazine took eight full pages to describe the secret shadow campaign of 2020. What if they missed the biggest part of the story? Tune in to this week's episode to discover the story TIME magazine refused to cover, the real story of 2020, and how it will impact every election to come. We also cover HR1 the federal election takeover bill that is now hanging in the balance in the U.S. Senate. Please join in this conversation on The Public Square®. The future of the Republic just might depend on it. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 12th, 2021 |
Tue, 9 March 2021
We are now one year into the "two weeks to flatten the curve". What has COVID done to American liberties and the American Mind? Are the changes so pervasive that we cannot even see them any longer? Please take a moment and listen, as we look at COVID policies and the future of civil liberty on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 |
Fri, 5 March 2021
The eye opening conversation continues on TIME magazine's article on the secret campaign of 2020. Questions of voter suppression, constitutionality, and election control are all on the table. We have to wonder will elections ever be the same again? Please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, March 5th, 2021 |
Wed, 3 March 2021
Today we return to a previous episode of The Public Square® and remember our dear friend Dr. Sterling Glover. His calling and story are a truly remarkable testimony of “the unmanaged strangeness of God”. Please join in this inspiring story today on The Public Square®. Topic: General The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 |
Fri, 26 February 2021
This week we begin an investigation into a blockbuster report from TIME magazine on the secret campaign of 2020. What we discover is stunning. Not our words, not a “conspiracy” just a “cabal” operating in plain sight that no one in the media bothered to notice. Don’t miss this week’s episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 26th, 2021 |
Wed, 24 February 2021
Today we revisit Andrew Young's comments on forgiveness at the National Prayer Breakfast. Is it possible to have forgiveness in the political arena while holding fast to our principles? Join our conversation today on the Public Square®. Topic: National Prayer Breakfast The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
Direct download: Feb1721_PrayerBreakfast2021_Forgiveness_26MIN_1.mp3
Category:National Prayer Breakfast -- posted at: 8:00am EDT |
Fri, 19 February 2021
Have you ever wondered, who owns American media in today's world? How does the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment work in the 21st century? Join us today on The Public Square® as we navigate these questions, the topic of censorship, and freedom of the press. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 19th, 2021 |
Tue, 16 February 2021
Class is back in session! The American Mission® Series 2021 Edition continues with special guest Dr. William B. Allen. Listen to our conversation on America's founding principles today on the Public Square®. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Direct download: DrAllen-AmMission-26MIN-pt02.mp3
Category:The American Mission® -- posted at: 8:00pm EDT |
Fri, 12 February 2021
Did you hear about Ambassador Andrew Young’s keynote at the recent National Prayer Breakfast? Was he attempting to send a message to America in this critical hour? Please pull up a chair and join in a conversation on the absolute necessity of forgiveness on this week’s edition of The Public Square®. Topic: National Prayer Breakfast The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 12th, 2021 |
Tue, 9 February 2021
Grab a pen and paper and join the classroom of The American Mission® Series 2021 Edition. Today we are joined with special guest Dr. William B. Allen. Together we dissect if America is a Democracy or a Republic? And why does it matter? Tune in today on the Public Square®. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
Direct download: DrAllen-AmMission-26MIN-pt01.mp3
Category:The American Mission® -- posted at: 7:53pm EDT |
Fri, 5 February 2021
What did the Founders give us in the U.S. Constitution? If it was not a democracy then what was it? Tune in today to the classroom of The Public Square® as we move one step closer to discovering the solution to PWS (Presidential Worship Syndrome) and find hope for America. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, February 5th, 2021 |
Wed, 3 February 2021
This week on TPS Express we are back with Randy Alcorn to finish our powerful conversation centered on his book "The Treasure Principle". Join us for 30 minutes today on The Public Square®. Topic: Life Guest: Randy Alcorn The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 |
Fri, 29 January 2021
Why would President Biden call America a democracy 11 times in his Inaugural Address? We analyze this speech and the worldview behind it with Dr. William B. Allen this week on The Public Square®. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 |
Wed, 27 January 2021
This week on TPS Express we are revisiting a powerful interview series with pastor and author, Randy Alcorn. You may know Randy from his best selling books "Happiness Heaven" and "The Treasure Principle". Tune in for 30 minutes today on The Public Square®. Topic: Life Guest: Randy Alcorn The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 |
Fri, 22 January 2021
Do we suffer from PWS? Is it killing America? It is easy for we humans to batch up our hopes and even our dreams and link them to a champion. We love rooting for our favorite team or retelling our favorite stories of heroes who overcame impossible odds and won the day. We love champions. But can we love them too much? Tune in this week to find out what PWS is and more, in this edition of The American Mission® Series on The Public Square®. Topic: The American Mission® The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 22, 2021 |
Tue, 19 January 2021
If you've listened to The Public Square® for any amount of time, you know how we feel about political parties. This week on TPS Express we are taking a historical look at political parties, along with how the current political parties are impacting American politics right now. Was America ever really established to be a two party political system? Tune in for 30 minutes today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 |
Fri, 15 January 2021
Join us today as we navigate the state of our nation and current events. There is still an active God who cares about truth, righteousness, and justice. With this truth in hand, our discussion focuses on this resounding question: "Where is your faith?" So please tune in today on The Public Square® as we begin to push our hearts and minds towards the horizon and the long term view of the nation. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday January 15, 2021 |
Wed, 13 January 2021
Have questions about the U.S. Constitution or the way our government is run? Let's join the classroom on The Public Square® as we talk with the fifth grade class of Gibbs Elementary School from Knoxville, TN. Join in the fun and learn a few new things right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2020 |
Thu, 7 January 2021
What happened in Georgia? We recorded a program just hours before the Capitol was taken over on January 6, 2020. Please tune in to hear our response to the Georgia Runoff Election and the Electoral College process for the results of the 2020 Election. Don't miss this conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021 |
Wed, 6 January 2021
How much herd immunity is enough? What has Dr. Anthony Fauci said in the past about herd immunity and what is he saying now? He's shared why his opinion has changed on the matter and we are talking about it on The Public Square®. Tune in today to the conversation. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2020 |
Thu, 31 December 2020
2020 was one of the hardest years the nation has seen in a long time. Fear has been one of the greatest struggles from many people this year. How do we deal with fear? Where can we find hope in the midst of a year we all wish we could forget? Please tune in today as we open the Eternal Word and find answers to the question of fear on this New Year's edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti Release Date: Thursday, December 31, 2020 |
Wed, 23 December 2020
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 year this particular episode of The Public Square® has taken on a new meaning. For the first time since 1965, The Charlie Brown Christmas Special was not aired on network television. 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: Wednesday, December 23, 2020 |
Thu, 17 December 2020
The year is 1968... But why does it sound so much like 2020? Reviews from last week’s episode have been off the charts. You don’t want to miss the inspiring conclusion of Christmas in America 1968 this week on The Public Square®. Gather round the Christmas tree and join in the journey and the celebration. The music is fun, the memories real, as together we look back at an amazing moment in history on Christmas Eve 1968. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020 |
Fri, 11 December 2020
Please tune in for Part I of Christmas In America 1968 on The Public Square®. This is the 10th Anniversary Episode of Christmas in America. The year 1968 was a year like no other, until 2020 rolled around. Together we will head back to the music and stories of the late sixties. How did America survive 1968, a year filled with a pandemic, race riots, anti-war riots and a contentious election? Is there a lesson here for us today? Join in the music, joy and inspiration as together we go looking for the Manger in 1968 in this Tenth Anniversary episode of Christmas In America 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 11, 2020 |
Tue, 8 December 2020
"See Rock City." Have you ever seen that painted across a barn somewhere across the country while on a road trip? You might not be able to see Rock City for yourself right now for many different reasons; but join in the conversation this week on TPS Express as you can travel via the radio to get to know perhaps a new place in this beautiful country of the United States. Tune in today. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Direct download: TPS_Daily_Jul1919_RockCity26.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 9:38pm EDT |
Thu, 3 December 2020
Where do we stand with the 2020 Election and what is the next right step? Tune in today for an exclusive interview with Dave Zanotti on The Public Square®. You will also hear an update on efforts by lawmakers to reign in COVID Governors and restore the rule of law. Don't miss this conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020 |
Tue, 1 December 2020
Join in Part Two of our conversation about origins and science standards. The question for the panel today is: Why am I not an evolutionist? Today on TPS Express we reach back into our archive with Dr. Charles McGowen to discuss education, origins, intelligent design and more. Tune in for 30 minutes today. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 |
Tue, 24 November 2020
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: Wednesday, November 24, 2020 |
Thu, 19 November 2020
This week on The Public Square® we go all the way back to lessons we learned from COVID Chronicles Episode One. On that episode we interviewed Dr. Charles McGowen who told us the biggest danger in this pandemic was the "insecurity" of the people. Dr. Chuck was right. This week we talk with Dr. Chuck, 10 months later, and revisit what we have learned together about overcoming COVID-19. This episode will really help. Please tune in and tell a friend. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020 |
Tue, 17 November 2020
What are our children learning in science class? Are your children able to freely talk about origins in school? What are the scientific standards we have established around the country? Today on TPS Express we reach back into our archive with Dr. Charles McGowen to discuss education, origins, intelligent design and more. Tune in for 30 minutes today. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 |
Fri, 13 November 2020
There's great controversy over what happened with the 2020 Presidential Election. How did voting and counting ballots this year change dramatically? Why does the 2020 Election feel like a coup d'état? We are asking a lot of questions and diving deep into the numbers of this year's Election with analysis from around the table. Please don't miss this important debrief this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 13, 2020 |
Tue, 10 November 2020
What's it like to leave the Amish community? Our guest today will tell you. In 2007, our friend Pastor John Bouquet brought one of his friends, Joe Keim, Executive Director of Mission to Amish People, into the studio to talk with our team. Join in the conversation for 30 minutes on TPS Express today. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 |
Sat, 7 November 2020
If you have been following our election coverage on WTN in Nashville or WTAM in Cleveland or The Shepherd Network in Central Florida you know our team has been on the radio almost non-stop all week. On this week's edition of The Public Square® we share brief insights on the morning after the polls closed. This story is clearly changing by the hour; therefore, we are changing the subject briefly on this week's broadcast. For the balance of the program we head to Washington, D.C. for a conversation with our good friend Dr. William B. Allen as he meets with Star Parker and a panel of guests to discuss a recent summit of Pastors on the subject of the State of Black America. This is one of the most compelling conversations we have heard all year. Please make sure you have your favorite beverage nearby and a pencil and pad. We will be back with the latest update and analysis on Election 2020 in a few days. So please tune in today and stay tuned. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, November 6, 2020 |
Fri, 30 October 2020
God won’t vote this year. Will you? Some church leaders are arguing 'till the end about ducking this election. Some remain afraid to pray out loud for America on Sunday mornings. We look straight into the Scriptures for real answers on this final broadcast of the 2020 Election season. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 30, 2020 |
Tue, 27 October 2020
When will the votes be counted and how long before we know the outcome of this Presidential election? Will a delayed count alter the outcome of this election? Join in a conversation with Rob Walgate of iVoters.com and Secretary of State from Ohio, Frank LaRose, for an inside look at "The Count" and what it means for Election 2020. Straight ahead on this episode of TPS Express. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 |
Thu, 22 October 2020
Remember all those conversations we have been having about the book and the movie The Circle? It appears that the rest of the media world is finally opening their eyes to the takeover of the 2020 Campaign by Silicon Valley. Forget the Russians, the Iranians and the Chinese. What if this election corruption is home grown in California? Please join us for a conversation about the integrity of your vote and the election on this week's episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020 |
Mon, 19 October 2020
This week on TPS Express we are continuing Part Two of a conversation with Piper Tate. How can school choice help children trapped in a cycle of poverty and violence? Tune in for 30 minutes today on TPS Express. Topic: Education The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Monday, October 19, 2020 |
Fri, 16 October 2020
Is the Presidential Election rigged? Will we know the results on Election Night or is there a strategy in play to place Nancy Pelosi in the White House in January? What is the right response to this dilemma? Join in the conversation this week on The Public Square® and here is a clue: there is hope. Please join us on the radio, online, or download the free phone app and listen anytime to The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2020 |
Tue, 13 October 2020
What are some Bible verses that we have sought refuge in during a pandemic, turmoil across the country and political tensions this Election season? Tune in for 30 minutes today on TPS Express as we seek biblical inspiration despite all the current circumstances of the day. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 |
Fri, 9 October 2020
When will we know the outcome of the November 3rd, 2020 Election? Will it be hours, days, weeks...or months? And what happens if... You can't miss this week's edition of The Public Square®. We are asking the questions even D.C. lawyers are afraid to confront. And finding answers together. 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, October 9, 2020 |
Tue, 6 October 2020
We are going to be talking about the very real struggle with gang violence that many of our communities are dealing with today. It's a temptation and a lure that far too many American children face on a daily basis. We are talking with Piper Tate, one mother who has seen this reality face to face, about how improved educational opportunities can help kids trapped in a cycle of poverty and violence. Tune in for 30 minutes today. Topic: Education The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 |
Fri, 2 October 2020
Wow, do we have a lot to talk about this week on The Public Square®. You'll hear some reflections on the Prayer March in Washington, D.C., plus some of the latest with the United States Supreme Court battle, and trickledown lawlessness regarding COVID-19. What happened in Logan, Ohio with a woman who did not wear a mask to her son's football game? Tune in today as we talk about all of this and more on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, October 2, 2020 |
Tue, 29 September 2020
Join us for 30 minutes today on TPS Express as we continue the life story of Marshall Brandon, former drug addict, gang leader, and sentenced to time in prison. How did his life take a turn for the better? Tune in today to hear his story of hope right here on TPS Express. Topic: Racism The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 |
Fri, 25 September 2020
Why is the U.S Supreme Court so important? Should it really be that important? Tune in this week as we talk about the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. What does this mean for the Election? Tune in today plus don't miss a brief but important conversation on a film lots of people are talking about The Social Dilemma. You don't want to miss this. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 25, 2020 |
Tue, 22 September 2020
Can a life change? Is any one person ever a "lost cause" or without hope? Tune in today as we talk with Marshall Brandon. He shares part of his life story involving being raised by an alcoholic father, becoming a gang leader, serving in the Vietnam War, battling drug addiction, attempting to overthrow the government, and serving time in prison. Let's hear more of his story right here for 30 minutes on TPS Express. Topic: Racism The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 |
Fri, 18 September 2020
There are several things that just don't seem to add up this Election season. What are they? Let's dive in as we talk about the persecution and violation of human rights in California, "poop" snooping over COVID-19, a deceitful ballot issue in Florida and more, all right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 18, 2020 |
Wed, 16 September 2020
Around the table today on TPS Express we are bringing you an interview with the late Dr. S. Fred Singer, an eminent physicist and professor. He passed away in April of this year. Dr. Singer dared to question the theory of manmade climate change. Tune in today for 30 minutes to hear our conversation we had with Dr. Fred Singer. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 |
Fri, 11 September 2020
September 11, 2001 until today. How things have changed in America in just 19 years. This week we report from key battleground states on how COVID-19 is impacting this election. And a special announcement on a brand new online TV show premiering tonight that you don’t want to miss. Please tune in and tell a friend! Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 11, 2020 |
Tue, 8 September 2020
Last week we gave some highlights from the 2020 Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention. Legislative Director Melanie Elsey took copious notes on these events. Today on the program we are cheating a bit and taking a look at some of her observations. Don't miss this continued conversation on the 2020 Campaign right here on TPS Express. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 |
Fri, 4 September 2020
Did you watch the conventions? How did the parties do in presenting their platforms? Will we see any "bumps" in numbers based upon these events? Whether you watched or not, we'll be giving you some of the highlights on this week's edition of The Public Square®. Tune in today for an Election 2020 campaign update right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, September 5, 2020 |
Tue, 1 September 2020
This week brings a special guest to TPS Express. From our archive we bring a conversation with world renowned guitarist Phil Keaggy. We talk with Phil about his music and journey, the Jesus Movement and more. Tune in to the conversation this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Music The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2020 |
Fri, 28 August 2020
If you let politicians jump the fence on the rule of law and due process, what happens? If you grant them a free pass to break the law because of an emergency what will they do next time? We are talking about the new normal and so much more on The Public Square® today on COVID Chronicles Episode #23. Please join in and please share this with a friend. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2020 |
Fri, 28 August 2020
Join us for a bonus edition of TPS Express this week for the COVID Chronicles. We are continuing a conversation we had about a few things we may agree on with Bill Gates. What are some of the consequences of COVID-19 and what can we do about it? Tune in for 30 minutes today on TPS Express. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 28, 2020
Direct download: Aug2620_BillGates_26MIN_pt03.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 10:46am EDT |
Tue, 25 August 2020
We are continuing Part 2 of our conversation this week on TPS Express with Dr. Richard Weikart about the connection between Darwin and Hitler. Dr. Richard Weikart, Emeritus Professor of History at California State University Stanislaus, has thought a lot about this connection, to the point that he wrote a book titled, From Darwin to Hitler. We found this book back in 2008 and the message is even more relevant today. Join in Part 2 of the conversation on TPS Express today. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 |
Fri, 21 August 2020
Is it possible that we agree with Bill Gates on a few things regarding COVID-19? Find out the answer on this week’s episode of The Public Square®. Don’t miss the discussion on COVID Consequences and what we can do together to make an impact. And please tell a friend. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2020 |
Wed, 19 August 2020
What's the connection between Darwin and Hitler? Have you ever thought about that? Dr. Richard Weikart, Emeritus Professor of History at California State University Stanislaus, has thought a lot about that question, to the point that he wrote a book titled, From Darwin to Hitler. We found this book back in 2008 and the message is even more relevant today. Join in the conversation on TPS Express and bring a friend. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 |
Fri, 14 August 2020
What did leadership look like to John Adams? Historian David McCullough joins us for a look at the second President. We also talk with a leading talent in the world of talk radio on the importance of reaching the American mind in this hour. Please join in the conversation and tell a friend. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, August 14, 2020 |
Tue, 11 August 2020
Is the church leading with excellence or retreating? Are things always going to get worse and there's nothing we can do about it? What does revival look like? Tune in to TPS Express for 30 minutes today as we talk about whether or not we are living in a post-Christian era. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 |
Thu, 6 August 2020
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, August 7, 2020 |
Tue, 4 August 2020
This week on TPS Express we are continuing Part 2 of an interview with Terry Blackwood and the late Joe Moscheo, gospel vocalists from the Elvis' Imperials. Tune in today to hear some of this very famous Southern Gospel music, famous stories from behind the scenes with Elvis Presley, and the impact of gospel music on America. Topic: Music The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 |
Thu, 30 July 2020
The first half of the year 2020 might be characterized in many ways: chaotic, frustrating, tragic, challenging...fill in your own blanks. One thing can be said for certain, we all have been reminded of the importance of visionary leadership. "Where there is no vision, the people perish." So it is in that spirit that we turn once again to First, Dave Zanotti's series of conversations with Dr. W.B. Allen on the life and leadership of George Washington. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, July 31, 2020
Direct download: TPS_080120_WEB.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 9:16pm EDT |
Tue, 28 July 2020
This week on TPS Express we are re-airing an interview with Terry Blackwood and the late Joe Moscheo, gospel vocalists from the Elvis' Imperials. Tune in today to hear some of this very famous Southern Gospel music, famous stories from behind the scenes with Elvis Presley, and the impact of gospel music on America. Topic: Music The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 |
Fri, 24 July 2020
Does survival really come down to wearing a mask? Does all reality come down to who is elected the next President? Can a mask or a President or a Governor or a political party or movement save your life? Tune in this week as we ask these questions and much more 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, July 24, 2020 |