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Don't miss this bonus broadcast with Michelle Tesori, a mother of a child with special needs, as she responds to Ruth Marcus' Op-Ed in The Washington Post titled "I would've aborted a fetus with Down syndrome. Women need that right."

To hear more from Paul and Michelle Tesori listen to "Kids, Golf and the Treasure of Life" on The Public Square®.

Topic: Abortion
Special Guest: Paul and Michelle Tesori

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, April 5, 2019

 

Direct download: Apr0619-WebExclusive.mp3
Category:Abortion -- posted at: 10:00am EST

Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote? Some in Congress would like to pass a U.S. Constitutional Amendment to change the voting age to 16. What do you think? Tune in today as we discuss this possibility and what it would mean for America, right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 29, 2019

 

Direct download: Mar3019.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 10:03am EST

Captology. Is that a high tech game of capture the flag, or is there more to the story? Tune in this week as we look at real issues of life, liberty and captology happening across the nation, all on The Public Square®.

Topic: Technology

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 22, 2019

 

Direct download: Mar2319.mp3
Category:Technology -- posted at: 11:03am EST

Are the Tech Giants our friends or is this all a set-up? We are talking about the Big Tech industry this week. Please don't miss this conversation, something every American now has to deal with, right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Technology

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 15, 2019

 

Direct download: Mar1619.mp3
Category:Technology -- posted at: 2:29pm EST

Most people believe that a change in the U.S. Supreme Court will result in a more pro-life environment and better protections for women and innocent unborn life. What if exactly the opposite is about to occur?

We are taking a look at the recent films Gosnell and 3801 Lancaster: American Tragedy, along with recent state legislation across the country regarding abortion. We urge you to please listen to this broadcast, share it with a friend, think about the nation, and join us in prayer. You don't want to miss this very important conversation about life right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Abortion

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 8, 2019

 

Direct download: Mar0919.mp3
Category:Abortion -- posted at: 10:36am EST

Do movies matter in public policy? Can the Academy Awards influence, even define the public debate? This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Tune in today as we take a look at how Hollywood influences us all right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Faith in Culture

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 1, 2019

 

Direct download: Mar0219.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 9:43pm EST

A listener recently wrote in to say:

"I am a pastor and I listened with interest to your recent broadcast. Here is my question: What can the average church member do to bring change in this area? We so often hear what is right and wrong about our public policy, but we are not being told what we can do besides change our minds. What can I recommend to my congregation that we can do?"

We tackle these questions and more this weekend on The Public Square®. Please tune in and share this broadcast with a friend.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 22, 2019

 

Direct download: Feb2319.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 11:01am EST

Imagine if a candidate for any federal office appeared in 1950, 1960, 1980 or 1990 claiming to be a Socialist? What chance would they have of being nominated or winning an election? How did we get to the place where in 2019 we are looking at a host of proud socialist candidates running and potentially winning seats in the House, Senate, and the White House? What happened to the American mind?

Tune in today as we talk about the recent State of the Union address and the current political climate of the nation, right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019

 

Direct download: Feb1619.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 10:15pm EST

We all heard the President talk about it on Tuesday night in the State of the Union Address. The issue of abortion, of the taking of innocent human life, is not only back but it has returned in ways once considered unimaginable. Now the whole nation is asking, what is infanticide? And is it about to be unleashed upon America? Don't miss this week's discussion on The Public Square® and please, share this broadcast with a friend.

Topic: Life

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 8, 2019

Direct download: Feb0919.mp3
Category:Life -- posted at: 10:48am EST

In 1989, the late George H.W. Bush was President of the United States and The Public Square® radio program began with a 2-minute daily program on a single station. Then came the hour-long weekly program. Then came the holiday specials on the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving and the live radio Christmas in America variety shows.

Today we turn back the clock to the very first long format program we recorded in 2009. The archive vault is open and we start with show #1 on The Public Square®. Join us for a fascinating look back on one of the longest running radio programs in America - The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 1, 2019

 

Direct download: Feb0219.mp3
Category:Our Mission -- posted at: 10:09am EST

Happy Birthday to...

It was 30 years ago when The Public Square® took to the airwaves. This week we begin the celebration of 30 years in service by bringing a treasured program from the The Public Square® vaults. Join us for an exclusive interview with Laura Hillenbrand the highly awarded author of Unbroken, the true story of Louis Zamperini, an American hero. This is a program you don't want to miss, so please gather up your friends and loved ones, grab your favorite beverage and meet us on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 25, 2019

 

Direct download: Jan2619.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 10:56am EST

“I feel someone must remain in the position of non-alignment, so that he can look objectively at both parties and be the conscience of both — not the servant or master of either.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We have one national holiday that honors a pastor. This week we have the privilege of re-airing an interview with the late Dr. Sterling Glover  about the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King, Jr. Tune in to hear inspiring stories about Dr. King through Dr. Glover’s experiences as we honor both of these pastors and their legacies, right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 17, 2019

 

Direct download: TPS_011919_WEB.mp3
Category:Holidays -- posted at: 9:01pm EST

What is the answer to the growing darkness in America? Build a bigger lighthouse! Join us this week as we attack the darkness by looking at the biblical method of overcoming evil right here and now and for The Next Generation--all on The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 12, 2019

 

Direct download: Jan1219.mp3
Category:Our Mission -- posted at: 9:53am EST

Life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen again. Researchers are now placing the blame on "despair deaths", especially among young people. Why is this important research not being talked about on every media outlet and from every American pulpit? We'll be talking about it this week on The Public Square® and hope you will join in the conversation.

Topic: Life and Health Issues

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 4, 2019

Direct download: Jan0519.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 1:02pm EST

How safe are you and your loved ones on the highways? Sure, this is a question no one wants to think about. We all know things are rough on the roads but are alcohol and drug abuse putting us all at greater risk?

This week we talk with the leadership of Mothers Against Drunk and Drugged Driving for a closer look at the risks we are all facing. And we talk about what we can do to make a difference, all on The Public Square®.

Topic: Life and Health Issues

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, December 28, 2018 

Direct download: Dec2918.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 10:25pm EST

Part Two of Christmas In America 1981 is now available! This week on the program, we will continue the story of Christmas in 1981, where an American President was squaring off with the U.S.S.R. in the hope of lighting a candle of Liberty for the people of Poland. We will be finding the manger in this era in history with a true story your family won't soon forget.

Please, join in this special radio variety program. Gather your friends and family around the fire this Christmas season as we hear from musical performers: Daves Highway, Charles Heimermann and the Heimermann Chorale, The Alternators, Jorge Mhondera, Juliet Lyons, and more.

May you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! And please share this gift with the nation!

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, December 21, 2018 

Direct download: Dec2218.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 9:56am EST

Christmas In America 1981 is here! You can listen in anywhere in the nation to this special radio variety program as we go back to 1981 in search of the manger. This year our story focuses on several lives that share something in common. These are lives of ordinary people, to whom God gave extraordinary gifts, and each of them used their gifts to bear witness to Jesus, the Light of the World.

Don't miss this special journey through history as we take a look at America in 1981 with special musical performances from Daves Highway, Charles Heimermann and the Heimermann Chorale, The Alternators, Jorge Mhondera, Juliet Lyons, and more. Merry Christmas!

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, December 14, 2018 

Direct download: TPS_12152018_WEB.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 10:43am EST

Join us as we re-air one of our favorite editions of Christmas In America. Travel back to 1946 when Harry Truman was President, the most deadly War the world had ever witnessed was finally over, and when Frank Capra pitched his friend Jimmy Stewart on a new movie titled, It’s A Wonderful Life.

You won’t want to miss this radio variety program, with our musical guests Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Rodeo and Juliet, Jeff Taylor, The Alternators and more. Gather up your family and friends and enjoy this unique Christmas celebration together as we look for the Manger in 1946. 

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018 

Direct download: Dec0818.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 2:56pm EST

Would you have enjoyed a live lecture by C.S. Lewis? Our guest this week experienced just such a lecture and went on to become a professor himself at Oxford University.

Meet Dr. John Lennox, an extraordinary scholar and defender of the faith, on this week’s edition of The Public Square®. Please don’t miss this exclusive interview and please share this with a friend.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, November 29, 2018 

Direct download: Dec0118.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 11:51am EST

Do you remember watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special on television when you were a kid? Remember that tiny Christmas tree, the kid with the blanket, everyone's favorite beagle, and the message of hope spoken from a child?

This week on the program, the team uncovers the story of how this Christmas special became a true classic in spite of network media executives who tried to scuttle the project. This is one of our most popular programs all year. Don't miss it on this holiday weekend.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 23, 2018 

Direct download: Nov2418.mp3
Category:Holidays -- posted at: 10:53am EST

Pete Davidson of SNL attacked an American hero in a cheap election skit and...

Find out what happened next and how the lessons learned may just make this Thanksgiving a more blessed event for the American family. Tune in this Thanksgiving week for a very special edition of The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 16, 2018 

Direct download: Nov1718.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 8:33pm EST

What really happened on Election Day 2018? The Election is over but has anything been resolved? Join us as we break down the results and unveil the real issues that drove this election. For a perspective you won’t hear on cable news, tune in this week to The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 9, 2018 

Direct download: Nov1118.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 1:33pm EST

The time has come. The election is here. One more time we take a look at the reasons people stay home and the better reasons why we should be salt and light in America. Please join as we pray for America on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 2, 2018 

Direct download: Nov0318.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 10:33am EST

Is the cake already baked, or is there still a long way to go until Election Day? We take a look at the latest polls, the issues, the challenges and the consequences of Election 2018 this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 25, 2018 

Direct download: Oct2718.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 9:32pm EST

“Is voting really necessary?”

“Show us one verse in the Bible that tells me we should vote in an election with so many flawed candidates.”

These are the questions being fired at us by listeners. Join us as we walk through real answers to real questions about voting this week on The Public Square®. 

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 20, 2018 

Direct download: Oct2018.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 10:23am EST

How will the Kavanaugh hearings impact the 2018 Midterm Election? Will one side benefit over the other? Or is there a bigger issue at stake in 2018 and beyond? The voting for 2018 has already started. And we will enter the center of this great contest together this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 13, 2018 

Direct download: Oct1318.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 9:38am EST

The nation has been ripped apart by the confirmation hearing for the open seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. Where is the truth in the midst of all of this? And is the truth more important than the seat on the Court? Is the truth more important than political power? Join us this week on The Public Square® as we go behind the rhetoric and rancor and ask the most important question: What is the truth?

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 5, 2018 

Direct download: Oct0618.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 9:31am EST

Why Christmas? This week on The Public Square®, we open an early Christmas card and take a peek at the premiere live radio event of the coming season, Christmas in America 1981. New music is coming and a wonderful story unfolds so don’t miss this special edition of The Public Square®.

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 28, 2018 

Direct download: Sep2818.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 12:28pm EST

"If Facebook were a country, it would have the largest population on earth. More than 2.2 billion people, about a third of humanity, log in at least once a month. That user base has no precedent in the history of American enterprise. Fourteen years after it was founded, in Zuckerberg’s dorm room, Facebook has as many adherents as Christianity." - The New Yorker, Sept. 17, 2018

Researchers from MIT and The New Yorker are now beginning to ask the same questions about Facebook and Google that we have been asking for years. This is a program you simply cannot miss.

Topic: Technology

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018 

Direct download: Sep2218.mp3
Category:Technology -- posted at: 12:41pm EST

When a legend in the faith steps off the field, you feel it. One of our own has finished the race here on this earth and is onto his eternal reward. If you ever have wondered if your life matters, please don't miss this program. We're taking a look at a very special life, Dr. Sterling E. Glover (1924-2018), and discussing how one life can impact so many others. Please tune in to a special tribute to this beloved man.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 14, 2018 

Direct download: Sep1518.mp3
Category:Our Mission -- posted at: 10:47am EST

Remember finger painting back in Kindergarten? Mix red and blue, you get purple. We the people are getting mixed up by the leaders of Congress and the political parties. What do the political bosses understand about the upcoming 2018 Election? Tune in today for some insider baseball that is critical to the upcoming Midterm Election.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, September 6, 2018 

Direct download: Sep0818.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 1:05pm EST

Why would Mark Zuckerberg and George Soros want to write an entire new section in the Ohio Constitution? Why would they be investing millions of dollars to impact the mid-term election in this battleground state? Find out how the Circle is closing in on the 2018 elections and what it means for your state this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, August 30, 2018 

Direct download: Sep0118.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 9:40am EST

Karl Marx. You learned about him in history class. But what does he have to do with a new political strategy coming up from the Progressive Left? Tune in today to join the radio classroom of The Public Square®. You don't want to miss this very important conversation.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 24, 2018 

Direct download: Aug2518.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 10:08am EST

Why Christmas? This week on The Public Square®, we open an early Christmas card and take a peek at the premiere live radio event of the coming season, Christmas in America 1981. New music is coming and a wonderful story unfolds so don't miss this special edition of The Public Square®.

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 

Direct download: Aug1818.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 9:47am EST

On Thursday night, August 2nd, 2018, a political campaign out of Tennessee shocked the world. How did a virtual unknown who had never held office before overcome three quality and well-positioned candidates and win a major state nomination for Governor? The answer is found in a single word. Tune in today to find out what that word is right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 10, 2018 

Direct download: Aug1118.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 12:35pm EST

What does "meekness" have to do with strong and effective leadership? Should our country be looking for leaders who are stronger in a different way? Tune in as we present the 2018 Fourth of July Message by David Zanotti, CEO of the American Policy Roundtable. A fascinating look at the Declaration of Independence this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 3, 2018 

Direct download: Aug0418.mp3
Category:Our Mission -- posted at: 10:02pm EST

The story has been featured in hundreds of articles and all across the cable shows. But what is the truth about what just happened to Congressman Jim Jordan? Did he commit some crime? Was there a criminal case involving abuse? Or did a member of the U.S. Congress just get tarred and feathered by a media mob? The media's case against Mr. Jordan will be fully on display this week on The Public Square®. A program you don't want to miss.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, July 26, 2018 

Direct download: Jul2818.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 9:50pm EST

Should our racial distinctions lead us to division or celebration?
 
This week on The Public Square® we open the Bible and look for answers to questions that are dividing the Church, the culture and the nation. We are looking for the truth about race. Please join us in the discovery. 
 

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, July 19, 2018 

Direct download: TPS_072118_WEB.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 9:24pm EST

Is a 5-4 majority on the US Supreme Court all that is needed to restore righteousness in America? Is this the way our government is supposed to work?
 
Tune in this week as we make the case for “originalists” in Congress and the Courts all on The Public Square®!

 

Topic: Article One

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, July 13, 2018 

Direct download: Jul1418.mp3
Category:Article One -- posted at: 7:59am EST

Happy Independence Day! Join us as we turn back the clock to 1970 and join in an event that was held at the U.S. Capitol to honor America. Our hosts today are Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and Pat Boone. We hear excerpts from an event held for 400,000 people including performances from Red Skelton, Jack Benny, and Kate Smith. The keynote address is from Dr. Billy Graham. What a celebration to remember this week on The Public Square®!

 

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 

Direct download: Jul0718_1.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 2:47pm EST

The Supreme Court is in the news again this week. We look at the marriage and family decisions during the term of Justice Kennedy and how the Court has upended the family, the Constitution and the rule of law. Join the conversation this week online at thepublicsquare.com, on The Public Square® phone app and on a station near you.

Topic: Article One

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, June 28, 2018 

Direct download: TPS_063018_WEB.mp3
Category:Article One -- posted at: 10:37am EST

 

What is the latest in the national debate over full legalization of Marijuana? Can Big Marijuana be trusted or is there more to the story?
Please join us as we work to get past all the smoke and mirrors this week on The Public Square®!

Topic: Life and Health Issues 

Guest: Pastor Gary Frost 

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, June 22, 2018 

Direct download: Jun2318.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 9:34pm EST

Have you read C.S. Lewis' sci-fi fantasy That Hideous Strength? The Public Square® team just did and this week they discuss how its concepts relate to the current tech crisis we're in. This episode is another installment in our continuing series on The Circle. Join us for a special summer book club edition of The Public Square®!

Topic: Technology

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, June 14, 2018 

Direct download: Jun1618.mp3
Category:Technology -- posted at: 1:51pm EST

What does a leaked Google video tell us about their plans for humanity? What plans do the tech giants have for your most personal information and how can we help avoid the high-tech take over of American culture? Continuing our series inspired by the film The Circle we discover that truth is, indeed, stranger than fiction on this week's edition of The Public Square®.

Topic: Technology

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, June 7, 2018 

Direct download: Jun0918.mp3
Category:Technology -- posted at: 1:46pm EST

Real heroes are all around us. Sometimes we get to see them in action. In Noblesville, Indiana a teacher and coach got his number called when a student walked into his classroom and started shooting. A story you won't want to forget follows straight ahead on this week's edition of The Public Square®.

Topic: Life

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, May 31, 2018 

Direct download: Jun0218.mp3
Category:Life -- posted at: 3:52pm EST

This week on The Public Square® Dave, Rob and the team discuss the recent Supreme Court decision regarding sports gambling and how it might impact families, communities, the 2018 Elections and the sports we love. Please join us right here or on your favorite radio station.

Topic: Gambling

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, May 25, 2018 

Direct download: May2618.mp3
Category:gambling -- posted at: 2:46pm EST

Is it time for America to graduate from the Electoral College? The debate is raging across the country and we jump in this week on The Public Square®. Please join us right here or on your favorite radio station.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 

Direct download: May1918.mp3
Category:Elections -- posted at: 11:50am EST

Alfie Evans is gone but far from forgotten.

What lesson about nationalized healthcare can we learn from the death of this infant and the struggle his parents faced over their rights to care for their child?
 
The conversation on life and death and "who decides" continues this week on The Public Square®. 

Topic: Life and Health Issues

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Release Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 

Direct download: May1218.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 1:30pm EST

Sometimes the little guy wins…Today we’re taking a look at the “remnant” throughout history and throughout the Bible. Every Monday as a staff at the Roundtable we open up the Bible, study it, and pray. This week we’re re-airing a special behind-the-scenes radio Bible study on “remnants.”

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 

Direct download: May0518.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 12:24pm EST

Is anybody praying for Congress? Join us this week as we launch the 2018 campaign of 40 Days of Prayer for Congress. Hear this trumpet call for intercession and reports of how praying changes more than things. Prayer changes us. Inspiration is straight ahead this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Article One

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 

Direct download: Apr2818.mp3
Category:Article One -- posted at: 11:48am EST

What happens if we fail to teach the true story of America to our children and grandchildren? Will they grow up in a culture of material abundance but focus only on what they don't have? Will they grow more and more "entitled" and less grateful? Tune in this week as we talk about bringing the light of liberty back to the nation plus a special report on the Next Generation Fund. Please don't miss this important update right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, April 19, 2018 

Direct download: Apr2118.mp3
Category:Our Mission -- posted at: 1:34pm EST

Progressive leaders are now on record calling for a Civil War, here in America. Should their claims be dismissed or carefully discerned? Join in the conversation this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018

 

Direct download: Apr1418.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 8:35pm EST

Redistricting is the buzz. What is the reality? Are party operatives hiding behind a false cry for "fair districts" when in reality they are ALL trying to use redistricting as a tool to defeat their opponents? Voters need to know because ballot issues and court cases are suddenly popping up all over the place. We take this critical issue head on this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, April 6, 2018

 

Direct download: Apr0718.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 2:08pm EST

Might the Resurrection be considered as the greatest encore of all time? At Easter time we celebrate a supernatural reality; an event documented by eyewitnesses both believing and opposed. A reality that is attested by the changed lives of billions for over 2,000 years, and one that we celebrate in a special edition of Heaven's Encore -- the Easter Edition.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018

 

Direct download: TPS_033118_WEB_NEW.mp3
Category:Holidays -- posted at: 8:38pm EST

Are political insiders working to undermine your representation in Congress? Please join us this week as we look at the history of gerrymandering and the current battle over who really speaks for “we the people” all on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 23, 2018

 

Direct download: Mar2418.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 1:37pm EST

This week we'll be joining a live meeting with pastors and community leaders discussing the ramifications of legalized marijuana. What do pastors around the nation think of this policy issue? Take a look at one community with us as we listen to this leaders' forum right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Life and Health Issues

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 16, 2018

 

Direct download: Mar1718.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 10:03am EST

Since 1852 only 32 people have been honored to lay-in-state or with honor in the Capitol Rotunda. Only four have been civilians. In 1998 two Capitol police officers laid down their lives in the defense of the Capitol and were so honored by Congress. In 2005, Civil Rights activist and icon Rosa Parks was also so honored. The fourth citizen was Billy Graham. Tune in today as we talk about the life and legacy of Dr. Billy Graham right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 9, 2018

 

Direct download: Mar1018.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 10:11am EST

Two guns. Two shooters. Both on the same day, February 14th, 2018 but with two very different results. We all have heard of the school shootings in Parkland, Florida. But have you heard about what happened in Amarillo, Texas? We continue the conversation about overcoming evil this week on The Public Square® - plus a special tribute and exclusive archived interview with the late Dr. Billy Graham. Please join us on The Public Square® and bring a friend.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, March 2, 2018

 

Direct download: Mar0318.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 9:43am EST

All the standard words have been said and repeated across the media. Politicians have all weighed in as well. But what is the truth about the slayings in Parkland, Florida? Could the tragedy have been prevented and can future attempts be stopped? Tune in for a conversation you won't hear on cable news channels this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 23, 2018

 

Direct download: Feb2418.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 9:15pm EST

Who is your favorite president and why? In honor of President's Day we are taking a look at some of the most influential presidents throughout America's history. What are some of the most significant accomplishments from our country's presidents that still impact our daily lives? Tune in today with a special interview from Dr. William B. Allen as he shares fascinating insight on the life of America's first President, George Washington.

Guest: William B. Allen

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 16, 2018

 

Direct download: Feb1718.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 9:12pm EST

If we were around in 1860 and looking into the U.S. House and Senate what would we see? Would it look like the House divided we saw during President Trump's State of the Union Address? This week we ask the question: "What does civil war look like?" on The Public Square®. A tough question with real consequences for all our families. Please join in the conversation right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 9, 2018

 

Direct download: Feb1018.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 10:12am EST

Has the era of Donald Trump caused the Church to retreat from the arena of public policy? Are pastors afraid to obey the Scriptures and pray out loud for those in authority, for fear that a congregant will take offense? Tough questions about what it means to be salt and light in 2018, along with biblical answers--all this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, February 2, 2018

Direct download: Feb0218.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 1:55pm EST

Is the U.S. Senate the most corrupt branch of the government? Is that possible? Please join us for an exclusive story that will uncover a 100 year old scandal this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 26, 2018

 

Direct download: Jan2718.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 10:22am EST

Will Oprah Winfrey be the next President of the United States? To the surprise of many, the 2020 campaign began this month at the Golden Globe Awards. The team takes a look at the three year journey ahead this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 19, 2018

 

Direct download: Jan2018.mp3
Category:Politics -- posted at: 11:01am EST

People are dropping dead from drug addictions every day in America. Yet the hottest campaign issue of 2018 is legalizing more drugs. Are we missing something here? Join in the discussion this week on The Public Square® as we tackle the legalization of recreational marijuana. You won't want to miss this important conversation.

Topic: Life and Health Issues

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 12, 2018

 

Direct download: Jan1318.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 9:35am EST

Tax reform is done; but is it really done well? We take a look at what Congress has been up to and talk about taxes from a biblical point of view on this week's edition of The Public Square®.

Topic: Taxes

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, January 5, 2018

 

Direct download: Jan0618.mp3
Category:Taxes -- posted at: 1:01pm EST

Is drunk and drugged driving a real issue in America? Tune in this weekend to a special interview with Mothers Against Drunk Driving National President, Colleen Sheehey-Church. What are the real statistics behind this issue and how does it impact everyone on the road? Tune in today to hear more.

Topic: Life and Health Issues

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, December 28, 2017

 

Direct download: Dec3017.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 1:41pm EST

Part Two of Christmas In America on The Public Square® travels back to the year 1950 where we continue our conversation on the life of C.S. Lewis. How is the life of Lewis and the Inklings still impacting culture today?

Hear the premiere of brand new Christmas songs and wonderful arrangements and performances of Christmas classics. Join in these live events from Tennessee and Ohio with your family and friends. Here is where you can tune in today. Merry Christmas from all of us at The Public Square®.

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, December 21, 2017

 

Direct download: Dec2317.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 2:07pm EST

It is finally here...Christmas in America 1950! Join us as we travel back to 1950 and discover a land where it was always winter but never Christmas. In Part One you will hear the back story of Clive Hamilton, an angry young atheist frozen in unbelief who somehow changed and became the most beloved Christian author, C.S. Lewis. You will hear the premiere of brand new Christmas songs and wonderful arrangements and performances of Christmas classics. Join in the live events from Tennessee and Ohio with your family and friends. Circle around the Christmas tree and tune in for this amazing moment of finding the manger on The Public Square®.

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, December 16, 2017

 

Direct download: Dec1617.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 10:58am EST

A Christmas present from The Public Square® is waiting for you. We’ve put together favorites from six years of Christmas In America programs into a “Best Of” edition. You will hear some of the listener favorites along with a behind the scenes look on how these programs have come together over the years. What a special way to celebrate Christmas as we look for the manger. Tune in today and Merry Christmas from The Public Square®!

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, December 9, 2017

Direct download: Dec0917.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 11:26am EST

Join us as we re-air one of our favorite editions of Christmas In America. Travel back to the 40’s when Harry Truman was President, the most deadly War the world had ever witnessed was finally over, and when Frank Capra pitched his friend Jimmy Stewart on a new movie titled, It’s A Wonderful Life.

Join musical guests Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Rodeo and Juliet, Jeff Taylor, The Alternators and more. Gather up your family and friends and enjoy this unique Christmas celebration together as we look for the Manger in 1946.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, December 1, 2017

 

Direct download: Dec0217.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 8:47am EST

Do you remember watching The Charlie Brown Christmas special on television when you were a kid? Remember that tiny Christmas tree, the kid with the blanket, everyone’s favorite beagle, and the message of hope spoken from a child?

This week on the program, the team uncovers the story of how this Christmas special became a true classic in spite of network media executives who tried to scuttle the project. Thanks for tuning in to The Public Square®.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 25, 2017

 

Direct download: Nov2517.mp3
Category:Holidays -- posted at: 1:44pm EST

The American Psychological Association just published a report and guess what? Their research interviews with over 3,000 people and confirms that we the people are more stressed out about the direction of the nation, than any other issue. Should we all be freaking out right now or is there a better path? Join in the conversation this Thanksgiving week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Life and Health Issues

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 17, 2017

 

Direct download: Nov1817.mp3
Category:Life and Health Issues -- posted at: 11:11am EST

It all started with an angry Senator in 1954. Today the free speech and religious liberties of the nation are subjected to the bullying oversight of the IRS. Congress says they are trying to address the Johnson Amendment, but is their solution WORSE than the original problem? Tune in today to find out what you can do to preserve your religious liberty and free speech on The Public Square®.

Topic: Religious Liberty

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 10, 2017

 

Direct download: Nov1117.mp3
Category:Religious Liberty -- posted at: 8:30am EST

Is being grateful to be an American going out of style? Where will the current tide of protest lead? Join us around the table this week as we turn our thoughts toward what it means to be thankful. "To whom much is given..." this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, November 3, 2017

 

Direct download: Nov0417.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 1:18pm EST

A fourth grade teacher is hit in the face with a brick and dragged into the street and beaten. The offense? Taking a cell phone from a student. The alleged perpetrator? The fourth grade student's mother. It happened in Pittsburgh last week. Vengeance in America -- we talk it through together on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 28, 2017

 

Direct download: Oct2817.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 1:47pm EST

Health care, casino gambling and To Kill a Mockingbird. It's a news round up this week on The Public Square®. What did Donald Trump and Rand Paul do to Obamacare, why is the Mandalay Bay Casino hiding the facts, and why are schools banning an American classic? Tune in today and join in the conversation right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Health Care Issues in America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 21, 2017

 

Direct download: Oct2117.mp3
Category:Health Care Issues in America -- posted at: 11:16am EST

So where is your cell phone - right now? A recent study reveals that on average cell phone users touch their phones 2,167 times per day. Believe it or not? We take on the tech giants again this week on The Public Square®. You don't want to miss this.

Topic: Technology

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 13, 2017

Direct download: Oct1417.mp3
Category:Technology -- posted at: 8:52pm EST

"Gambling and good government don't mix." We've said this for a long time, but why? Tune in today to hear a historical background on casino gambling in America, how it impacts public policy and some personal stories from around the table. Tune in to The Public Square® for more.

Topic: Gambling

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, October 6, 2017

Direct download: Oct0717.mp3
Category:gambling -- posted at: 9:33am EST

Tired of the news that divides us? There is good news that unites us and that is the focus of this week's episode. Please join in the conversation as we unveil the storyline for this year's LIVE edition of Christmas in America. Brand new music - premiered just in time for the October leaves and the coming Holiday Season. All this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Christmas In America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 29, 2017

Direct download: Sep3017.mp3
Category:Christmas In America -- posted at: 8:12am EST

There are still big storms out there and earthquakes too. Is God still working, here and abroad and even in Washington, D.C.? Tune in for an encouraging update on God Uses Storms Part 2 this week on The Public Square®.

Catch this exclusive new music release ONLY on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 23, 2017

Direct download: Sep2317.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 9:18pm EST

Why do bad things, like two hurricanes, happen to good people? This is one of the hardest questions to answer of all time. Tune in today as we unpack how God uses storms in our lives. Plus, don't miss the brand new debut of a very special song called "Peace Be Still" from the lost lyrics of Fanny Crosby. Catch this exclusive new music release ONLY on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 15, 2017

 

Direct download: TPS_091617_WEB-NEWEST.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 10:26am EST

Have you seen the movie, The Circle? How much power do Tech Giants like Facebook, Google, Apple and others really have over our homes and businesses? Tune in today as we unveil The Circle on The Public Square®.

Topic: Movies

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 8, 2017

 

Direct download: Sep0917.mp3
Category:Movies -- posted at: 11:07am EST

Is there an answer to Antifa and the violence in the streets? Join special guest Professor William B. Allen for a conversation that leads to hope for America this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, September 1, 2017

 

Direct download: Sep0217.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 9:42am EST

Should Americans go to war over statues? How do we look at the current battle over monuments in the light of a Biblical worldview? Tune in this week to join the historic conversation right here on The Public Square® and please, tell a friend.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2017

 

Direct download: Aug2617.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 2:06pm EST

The movie is a blockbuster hit. The true story is even better. Please join us this week on The Public Square® for a refreshing conversation about a real miracle. In a time when real Nazis were trying to take over the world a real resistance arose that overcame evil with good. The miracle of Dunkirk is alive and well on The Public Square®. Tune in and join in the adventure.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 18, 2017

Direct download: Aug1917.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 11:25am EST

Did John McCain end the health care debate? Is America doomed to Obamacare? Tune in this week for an enlightening conversation on health care in America and where we go from here. Our special guest is Dr. Charles McGowen who recently wrote a letter to President Trump that we all need to hear. Dr. McGowen knows how we get out of the health care mess. Join us on The Public Square® and join in the conversation.

Special Guest: Charles McGowen

Topic: Health Care Issues in America

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 11, 2017

Direct download: Aug1217.mp3
Category:Health Care Issues in America -- posted at: 12:02pm EST

When did displaying the 10 Commandments become illegal in America? Where did that vote take place? Join us this week as we look deeper into the debate over religious liberty and free speech on The Public Square®. And please, tell a friend.

Topic: Religious Liberty

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, August 4, 2017

 

Direct download: Aug0517.mp3
Category:Religious Liberty -- posted at: 10:11am EST

We are continuing a wonderful conversation with our friends Chris and Jan Harris of the Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet. Hear more about their stories in the world of music and ministry. Plus we will debut some of their brand new music right here on The Public Square®. This is your backstage pass for a program that will keep you singing all day long.

Topic: Faith in Culture

Guest: Chris and Jan Harris

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, July 28, 2017

Direct download: Jul2917.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 10:04am EST

Tune in this week for a backstage pass with Chris and Jan Harris of the Adventures of Rodeo and Juliet. You've seen them on stage at Christmas in America and you've heard their music on The Public Square®. Hear Part One of this two part series on what it's like to spend a lifetime in music and ministry.

Topic: Faith in Culture

Guest: Chris and Jan Harris

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, July 22, 2017

 

Direct download: TPS_072217_WEB.mp3
Category:Faith in Culture -- posted at: 10:32am EST

Is it more important to be popular and accepted or to walk in the truth, even if we are rejected by the crowds, the culture and the cool kids? Is rejection a public relations challenge or an inevitable reality for people who choose to be truth tellers?

Tune in to this special edition of The Public Square® and hear an inspiring presentation on the biblical and historical challenge of dealing with rejection. The presenter is David Zanotti. The event is the 4th of July Annual Address at Bethel Baptist Church in Ashland, Ohio. This is the fourth installment of The Independence Day Series of messages for The American Mission® Series.

It's all waiting for you on this week's edition of The Public Square®. Please tune in and tell a friend.

Topic: The American Mission®

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, July 14, 2017

Direct download: Jul1517.mp3
Category:The American Mission® -- posted at: 10:42am EST

Would you have enjoyed a live lecture by C.S. Lewis? Our guest this week experienced just such a lecture and went on to become a professor himself at Oxford University. Meet Dr. John Lennox, an extraordinary scholar and defender of the faith on this week's edition of The Public Square®. Please don't miss this exclusive interview and please tell a friend.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Thursday, July 6, 2017

 

Direct download: Jul0817.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 11:46am EST

Happy Independence Day! Join us as we turn back the clock to 1970 and join in an event that was held at the U.S. Capitol to honor America. Our hosts today are Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart and Pat Boone. We hear excerpts from an event held for 400,000 people including performances from Red Skelton, Jack Benny, and Kate Smith. The keynote address is from Dr. Billy Graham. What a celebration to remember this week on The Public Square®!

Turn on your phone app on the way to your weekend family celebrations. Plug in your headphones and listen while cutting your lawn. And please pass this episode along to family and friends to hear a moment of hope for America.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, June 30, 2017

 

Direct download: Jul0117.mp3
Category:Holidays -- posted at: 12:06pm EST

America's historian returns this week to The Public Square® to discuss his new book The American Spirit. Please join Dr. David McCullough, author of Truman, John Adams, The Wright Brothers and many more as we discuss the importance of teaching our shared history to the next generation. This is an exclusive on The Public Square® you don't want to miss. And please, share this show with a friend who loves America.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

Guest: David McCullough

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, June 23, 2017

Direct download: Jun2417.mp3
Category:Rediscovering American History -- posted at: 10:08am EST

It was religious persecution that drove the earliest settlers to the shores of America. People came here to practice their faith without fear of intimidation, persecution and death. How is it that in the 21st century, leading political figures now challenge the notion that a Christian, who confesses the truth claims of Jesus Christ, is no longer qualified to be considered an American?

These are the questions on today's edition of The Public Square®. Please don't miss this very important conversation.

Topic: Deep Questions

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, June 16, 2017

Direct download: Jun1717.mp3
Category:Deep Questions -- posted at: 11:29am EST

Is Christianity still welcome in America? Or has the perversion of the concept of the separation of church and state gone so far that religious liberty is about to perish? This week we take a look at the origins of the great debate over church and state. Please join us for this edition of on The Public Square® and please, tell a friend.

Topic: The American Mission®

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, June 9, 2017

 

Direct download: Jun1017.mp3
Category:The American Mission® -- posted at: 12:15pm EST

The federal budget -- does it have to be boring? Join us this week for a behind the scenes discussion on how Washington really does the numbers. Find out what a "cut" really means and so much more all this week on The Public Square®.

Topic: Article One

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, June 2, 2017

Direct download: Jun0317.mp3
Category:Article One -- posted at: 10:41am EST

What if those who fought for the liberties we share had given up when things got tough? Join us this Memorial Day weekend as we celebrate liberty and pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss, one of the many heroes of Hacksaw Ridge. As you travel about on this busy holiday weekend, take The Public Square® with you on your phone or mobile device. Listen on your travels, share this powerful story with your family around the holiday table. Together, let's spread the light of liberty across the land.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, May 26, 2017

 

Direct download: May2717.mp3
Category:Holidays -- posted at: 10:34am EST

Join us in the radio classroom of The American Mission® brought to you by The Public Square®. In light of recent news regarding the Johnson Amendment and religious liberty, we're talking about the separation of church and state and the First Amendment. Pop quiz...what does the First Amendment say? Brush up on your history as it pertains to today's news right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Religious Liberty

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, May 19, 2017

Direct download: May2017.mp3
Category:Religious Liberty -- posted at: 11:43am EST

President Trump's Executive Order on religious liberty: Promise kept or a false narrative? Join us this week for a unique behind the scenes look at the "Johnson Amendment"; the law that Republicans and religious leaders are afraid to touch. Find out why on this episode of The Public Square®.

Topic: Religious Liberty

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd

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Release Date: Friday, May 12, 2017

 

Direct download: May1317.mp3
Category:Religious Liberty -- posted at: 11:33am EST