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The book "Original Sin" by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson is pulling back the curtain to President Biden's decline and coverup. They are finally admitting what we all know. So let's get to the real question... who was running the country? Will the American people ever receive the truth? Join us today on The Public Square®.   Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 30th, 2025

iGambling and iLottery is taking over the Republican Party. Politicians and lawmakers in Ohio are blatantly disregarding the rules set in the Ohio Constitution. How can public servants say that the gambling industry  is for the benefit and welfare of our community when it only brings destruction? Tune in today and please share this with his friend today on the Public Square®.   Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, May 29th, 2025

The Abortion Industry is on the offensive, spinning more horror stories about how pro-life laws are harming women. While all the while, it is Planned Parenthood that is in crisis as the New York Times has recently reported. Now the people of Missouri are fighting back with a plan to liberate their Constitution and protect all human life. Will they succeed? Is there anything we can all do to help in this battle? These stories and so much more are just ahead on this week's edition of The Public Square®.   Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 23rd, 2025

What is MAGA natalism? At least one New York Times writer thinks that it is doomed to fail. Join Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan as they discuss the birthrate and population crisis in America and around the world. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, 21st, 2025

Several states have "enshrined" abortion into their constitutions pretending that it is a natural right -- to kill an innocent unborn child for any reason. The results of this policy are morbid. The stories of death and injury to mothers are growing. This week we look at the state of Colorado where abortionists are escaping accountability, women are dying and citizens are forced to pay for abortions with their tax dollars. Is this America's future?  Please be advised this conversation is not appropriate for children. Parental guidance is strongly advised.  Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025

How many states did Kamala Harris win in 2024? And Donald Trump? When we look at the map of all 50 states there is a lesson about where America is heading. We puzzle over these questions and the conclusions might surprise you. Please join us this week on The Public Square®.  Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025

The Declaration of Independence, the shot heard round the world, and a government built on consent. This is the outstanding history that built America. Gather around for a conversation reminding us just how important the upcoming 250th Celebration of America is, today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

Why would trying to save everyone's tax dollars be so controversial? What is wrong with cutting the federal deficit by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse? Elon Musk and the DOGE team have been under heavy fire. Is it the American people who are upset or the towers of power trying to take him down? Don't miss this important episode today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025

Tariffs are not a black and white issue and there's history to prove that. Can the history of tariffs give us any clues for today's problems? Are tariffs the only way to boost the economy or will they crush it? The conversation is still going from last week so please join in today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, April 25th, 2025

Tariffs are the topic on everyone's mind and pocketbooks. But what are tariffs and why don't we know their true outcome on the economy? Our team starts to dissect these tricky dynamics and more. You don't want to miss this episode today and please share it with a friend.  Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025

The resistance in the streets is beginning again across America. The violence is growing. Is this the "new normal"? We turn to an expert who addressed this subject for a lifetime, the late Lord Rabbi Jonathon Sacks of Great Britain. This conversation is as relevant in this hour as it was when first presented in 2011 - perhaps, even more.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025

How bad can the state of our government spending be? According to DOGE it's unbelievable. Today we break down a recent interview by Fox News giving Elon Musk and the rest of the DOGE team, a chance to have their say. Let's break this down together on The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025

Does anyone get a physical paystub anymore? How much of our paycheck do we lose every year to taxation? Why does the Federal Government get the first cut before anything or anyone else? Let's begin to break down these questions and talk about real solutions today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025

3.14 Is it math, science or pure politics? Tune in today as we uncover the billionaire cartels latest attempts to elect progressives in 2026 and seize back control of Congress and key states. Listen now on The Public Square.®  Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 21st, 2025

Today we share an episode of “First Person” a broadcast created by our dear friend Wayne Shepherd featuring even more dear friends - Alan C. Duncan and Anna Welch. The conversation focuses on “The Front Steps” a new children's book about a true story of a boy who loved to read. If you've been listening for a while you know that boy grows up to be the remarkable Dr. William B. Allen and today we have the joy of sharing even more of his story. So please join us today on The Public Square.®  Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025

We have been talking loud about the issue of depopulation but recent articles from The Atlantic claims groups like us are exaggerating the numbers and the science. Did we get it wrong? Find out today on The Public Square.®  Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025

Planned Parenthood is under indictment by the New York Times. How does that happen? This conversation is based on an article published on February 15th, 2025, that New York Times published titled "Botched Care and Tired Staff: Planned Parenthood in Crisis". This conversation is a continuation of our weekly episode and does not dissolve into hysteria. So please share this episode and join us today on The Public Square®  Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

On February 15th, 2025, the New York Times published an article written by Katie Benner, titled “Botched Care and Tired Staff: Planned Parenthood in Crisis”. Join the panel this week on The Public Square® as they review this article and expand on the questions raised by the Times research and reporting. Why and how is Planned Parenthood in crisis? Tune in today. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 28, 2025

Are media giants like The Atlantic and The New Yorker waking up to our global population crisis, or not? Please join us in this conversation on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Life The Public Square® TPS Express with hosts Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan. Read “Abortion in America:” https://life.aproundtable.org/ “The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist” from The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/conservative-pronatalist-politics/681802/

How long has it been since you have considered the story of Caleb, an 85 year old hero from ancient Hebrew History? Can Americans learn anything today from this historic figure? You will find the Cliff's notes to this story in the Books of Numbers and Joshua. So grab a chair and join in this inspiring conversation that may be a perfect fit for what we are facing in Washington, D.C. today®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025    

Can you keep up with President Trump and Elon Musk? It is clear the US Media is having a hard time catching up, let alone keeping up. Today we ask the question "what is really going on here?" Please join us in this conversation that impacts all of our futures on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® TPS Express with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025    

Ordo Amoris translated from Latin means the "Order of Love". This phrase has popped into the news cycle after being used by Vice President JD Vance. What does the order of love have to do with anything in the world of the arena of public policy? Thankfully our team is joined by our esteemed colleague and friend Dr. J.B. Allen, to discern this phrase and its connection to the immigration debate. Please don't miss this rare conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 13th, 2025    

Time has passed since many states have passed legalizing varieties of marijuana. So let's take a look and see what the results have been? Join Rob Walgate, Alan Duncan, and Dave Zanotti as we look at the impact over time in states since legalizing this drug. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025    

"What issues are you focused on the most right now?" That is the question most asked by friends on The Public Square®. This year, the answer is a bit surprising. We open that conversation this week and invite you to join in the discussion all on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 7th, 2025    

A discussion with Rob Walgate about the fascinating & alarming Rose Horowitch piece for The Atlantic "The Elite College Students Who Can't Read Books." Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025    

What if the great hopes for reforming the federal government (and draining the swamp) hit a brick wall? This week we get behind the curtain and reveal the biggest threat to the Trump agenda and how "We the People" can make a difference. You won't find this kind of discussion on most news sites so please pull up a chair and join in the conversation in The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025    

Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan of The Public Square® discuss a few of the many recent executive orders. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2025    

No matter who the President is, having the privilege to watch a leader be inaugurated into office is an inspiring moment. Few, if any nations, truly change power in this fashion. So we gathered around the table to debrief on the recent Presidential inauguration. The conversation goes past this event and spurs our thoughts on the meaning of leadership. Please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025    

What happens when a Bible scholar goes on the most popular media platform of our current time? Wesley Huff, biblical scholar, was recently interviewed by Joe Rogan. We share some highlights and fascinating moments from their conversation that are fueling our own. Join us for this special episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Alan Duncan and Rob Walgate. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025    

The Front Steps is a true story of a boy who loved to read and so much more.  This week we update the amazing journey of this new book coming to life and the wonderful response from across the country to The Front Steps and just in time as the occupants change at Pennsylvania Avenue. The speeches will be read, the Executive Orders filed, the resistance in Congress will begin and the Progressive Media will begin their four year climb to regain control of the Administrative State. This week we look at all of that from a seat on The Front Steps. Grab a chair and listen in as we consider the true story of America as told from this childhood story of the life of Dr. William B. Allen. You won't hear this unique content and perspective anywhere but here on The Public Square®.   Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025  

Professor Richard Dawkins and George Soros. Two names that have been influencing and in some cases dominating Western culture for a generation. Both names are in the news again this week. Is Professor Dawkins finally acknowledging that new atheism is actually more religion than science? And why would President Biden give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros? None of this is a coincidence. We connect the dots this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 10th, 2024

For decades, the abortion industry has provided statistics and analysis on the process and practice of abortion. Now they want to hide the facts. They want new laws to release the abortion industry from fact-based accountability. Why are they suddenly afraid of the facts?  In this first broadcast of the year we tear the curtain back from this hidden strategy and ask the questions that truly matter. For the unborn and all human live, we invite you to consider this story that the American media is covering up, - all on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2024  

"Remember no man is a failure who has friends." It's a Wonderful Life, 1946 George Bailey can teach us all a lot about life. Every year we try to dedicate the last program of December to think about what Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart were trying to tell America in the classic film It's a Wonderful Life. So grab your last holiday cup of cheer and join us around the radio this week on The Public Square®. Happy New Year from all of us at The Public Square®! Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 27, 2024  

The story of the Herod's continues on Part II of Christmas in America 1973. Meanwhile, the news across America at that time grows darker. Was there any Light that was overcoming the darkness in that historic year? The music is amazing and the celebration concludes with a moment you won't soon forget. Please join in the exciting conclusion of this 14th episode of Christmas in America.   Find more episodes of Christmas in America at  thepublicsquare.com and please share this musical gift with a friend for Christmas. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024

Join in the 14th Anniversary of Christmas in America as we go searching for the manger in the year 1973.  This Christmas broadcast transports us back in time with the music of 1973 as we consider again the miracle that happened in Bethlehem so long ago. Thank you to everyone who attended this year's program in person!  Part I of Christmas in America is available now and Part II will be available next week. Please join the celebration and share this episode with a friend. Tune in today on The Public Square® and Merry Christmas. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at The American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square®. On this week's show we are airing one of our favorite Christmas conversations, "The Charlie Brown Christmas." This particular episode of The Public Square® has taken on a new meaning. Starting in 2020, The Charlie Brown Christmas Special was not aired on network television, a tradition that started in 1965. We talk about that update at the end of this program. Please join in this Christmas conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024

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 Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 26th, 2024  

The transition has already begun, but what will President Trump realistically be able to accomplish? What makes this situation so rare is we have the previous history of this President already. Will promises from the campaign trail be fulfilled? Will Congress and the Senate support or blockade? These questions and more are up for discussion. Join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 22nd, 2024  

The election is over so… now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. The world of public policy doesn't take a break and neither does our team. Today we discuss more facts from the recent presidential election and what is coming next.  We also turn the corner to Christmas and this year's upcoming live production of Christmas in America 1973. Lots of Joy - just ahead on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 15th, 2024  

Join our team as we have the ultimate debrief regarding the results of the 2024 Elections. As a reminder, especially for new listeners, The Public Square® is not aligned with any political parties. We have a sincere and deep commitment for the good of our nation and we find the results of this election fascinating. So please join us as we look at the numbers, the media reports, the results, and try to discern what has just happened in our nation. Let's gather around today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2024  

We produce and place simple nonpartisan ads on the air and online, all the time. So why did Google and YouTube completely block and ban our advertising campaign for the new  fact book - “Abortion in America”? These companies have set up every barrier they can to halt our efforts to give this information to people across the nation. What is it about fact-based, nonpartisan, information they are so afraid of? What don't they want you to know? This is a conversation you can't miss. Please join us today on The Public Square® and share this episode with a friend. Topic: Politics   The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024  

Comparing Presidential candidates to General George Washington is a long-held tradition in American journalism. Is it fair to hold modern politicians to such a historic standard?   The Atlantic once again published yet another hit piece on Donald Trump this time by a history professor. So we called in the Dean of History, Dr. William B. Allen to analyze the Atlantic critique and give us some guidelines on how to fairly evaluate American Presidents and those wishing to hold the office so aptly defined by the First President. You don't want to miss this enlightening presentation this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024  

Ten States are facing ballot issues regarding abortion this voting season. New facts are coming out every day, the issue of Abortion isn't going away and could decide the outcomes of so many elections. We all need to study the facts and share them with others so that we can be educated and informed voters. Please visit life.aproundtable.org to access our Abortion in America booklet, share it with a friend, and join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 23rd, 2024  

Every four years politicians want to question the purpose of the Electoral College, so we will too. A challenging new element to the conversation is that states, like Minnesota, are trying to place new laws that drastically alter the way the Electoral College functions. Meanwhile, there are still issues in states, like Pennsylvania, in counting the mail-in ballots. How can the true will of the voters be best protected and represented? Don't miss this dynamic conversation that applies to this year's elections and the many more to come. Join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024  

Many Americans, even Vice President Kamala Harris, are under the impression that late term abortions are not happening in the United States. This is incorrect. Recent research from a new article in The Atlantic says otherwise. There is so much on the topic of Abortions that is not being reported on, which is why our team has created a new pamphlet on the facts called Abortion in America. Please don't miss this very important conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 11th, 2024  

Gather around the table for an interesting conversation where our team discusses a recent article from The Washington Post regarding the declining birth rate in America. America is on track for a declining population this is a fact that The Washington Post, and others, can no longer avoid. So what does this really mean? Join us as we discuss this and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Life The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 4th, 2024  

There are 10 states facing ballot issues on expanding abortion on demand this November. These ballot issues are all a part of the strategy to use abortion as a wedge issue to divide people and to help the abortion industry write their business plans into state constitutions. These issues also are designed to drive voter turnout to win elections that will result in changing Senate seats and Electoral College votes. What happens if the abortion industry succeeds? Please tune in and discover the story that no one else in the U.S. Media is willing to expose this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 27th, 2024  

Our nation has vastly different understandings of abortions - from the terms of the procedure, the reason women have abortions, and the actual truth. Today we discuss and try to clarify what so many want to misconstrue and misinterpret. Please don't miss this very important conversation today on The Public Square®.    Please be advised this content is not suitable for children.  Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 20th, 2024  

The Presidency lasts for a four year term. Ballot issues -- especially issues like legalizing more drugs and expanding abortion - can last a lifetime. The Corporate Media is focused on the Presidential debates but we open the book on ballot issues across the states this week on The Public Square®. How can iVoters.com help you and your family learn more about these important issues? Tune in today and join the conversation.   Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 12th, 2024  

All elections have a clock and time is ticking away. Various elements are tugging the seams of the American election process. If we don't have these conversations now what will November look like? What will 2028 look like? The good news is there are tools to help like ivoters.com. If you haven't already, visit ivoters.com today and share this episode with a friend. Let's tune in together today on The Public Square®.   Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, September 11th, 2024  

That question means something different for everyone but it makes us all stop in our tracks. The priorities at this table are not party related. Elections must be fair and just and in that case - perhaps we have already lost it? Please tune in today and share this episode with a friend. This is a conversation we all need to hear today on The Public Square®.   Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 6th, 2024