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Who wrote the Declaration? It may feel like a middle school question or a trick question on a pop quiz. Does Google, AI, or even a school textbook give you the real answer? Let's go back to the source, read what the founders wrote and said about this revolutionary document. This conversation is one you can't miss, join us today on The Public Square. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026
What is the best way to get in contact with the team here at The Public Square®? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
When you've been on the radio since 1989 and someone asks you what The Public Square is... what do you tell them? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Is there a life after Donald Trump, politically speaking? What will that look like? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
General George Washington was a man whose own father passed away when he was age 11, a man who chose to be a stepfather, a General who led young men into battle, and a President who willingly stepped away from power. Let's learn more about this fascinating father figure today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026
We need to hear from you - we've got to call the caterer! RSVP for our 4th of July celebration today! Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Why is this 4th of July so important compared to all the rest? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Is the Declaration of Independence good for everybody? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
How do we at The Public Square® hear from you, the listeners? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
There's only been one person in history that has made such a world changing impact to alter all living things and dictate how we mark the passage of time...spoiler alert it's not President Trump. Yet we can't help but put the question out there - "What does America look like when President Trump is out of office?" Tune in today and share this episode with a friend today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
Why is celebrating the Declaration of Independence more important than media shenanigans and MMA fights on the White House lawn? Tune in to The Public Square® today and find out more at thinqdinners.com. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
Dr. David Zanotti, CEO and Chairman of The American Policy Roundtable and host of The Public Square, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about America's 250th. (click for more...) The conversation centers on a recently published book, An Oration, which Zanotti co-authored with political philosopher Dr. W.B. Allen. The book revisits an 1837 Fourth of July speech by John Quincy Adams — delivered at age 70, for 90 minutes without a microphone — in which Adams argued that American civil government was founded on biblical principles rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. Zanotti describes Adams as the most credible eyewitness to the founding era, having personally known the Founding Fathers, served in every branch of government, and later spent 17 years in Congress advocating for the abolition of slavery.The interview also touches on how the book addresses modern debates around Christian nationalism, theocracy, and separation of church and state — using Adams' own words as the authoritative response. As a practical application, Zanotti encourages listeners to read the Declaration of Independence and engage in civic life as an expression of Christian faith. He concludes by announcing a groundbreaking ceremony for "Declaration Hall" — an education and media center to be built on the campus of the American Mission Center in Ohio — scheduled for July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. NEXT WEEK: Mark Jobe Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!
Why are the politicians so frustrated about how to celebrate the 4th of July? Tune in to The Public Square® today and find out more at thinqdinners.com. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gabe Lyons and learning about the organization THINQ. Our team has the chance to discuss THINQ and what hosting a 4th of July dinner using their resources would look like. Join us today at The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
The Public Square® and THINQ are working together to provide resources for people to host evenings with friends and family and have dinner table conversations about why celebrating the 4th of July is important. Tune in to The Public Square® today and find out more at thinqdinners.com. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
"What in the world is THINQ, and why are you talking about it on The Public Square?" Tune in to The Public Square® today and find out more at thinqdinners.com. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
As the national controversies continue over the best way to celebrate the Declaration of Independence, what can you do at home to celebrate? Tune in to The Public Square® today and find out more at thinqdinners.com. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, June 8, 2026
This week we enjoy the thoughts of Gabe Lyons a good friend and the founder of THINQ Media. Gabe and his team have crafted a strategy on how to bring a conversation about the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration to every dining room table. You are invited to join in this encouraging moment today 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, June 5th, 2026
Did you just call political parties a scam?! Yes, we did. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
What's the danger of acting like American government is a two-party system? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Does it matter whether or not American government is a two-party system? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
If the American system of government is a two-party system and you don't belong to either party... have you been disenfranchised? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The myth is often propagated that America is a two-party system... but is that actually true? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Can we just skip the big hoopla about the 4th of July? Or does remembering the Declaration matter enough to do something about it? Please tune in this week to The Public Square® and find out. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026
This summer, people will be coming from across the country to Valley City, Ohio to be a part of the groundbreaking for what will soon be Declaration Hall. Will you be there? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
We're throwing a party of the 4th of July in Valley City, Ohio to celebrate America's 250th birthday... and you're invited! Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
You're invited to a 4th of July party! Come celebrate America's 250th birthday with us at the American Mission Center as we break ground on Declaration Hall! Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
What's something you can do to celebrate the 4th of July this year? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Is there a book somewhere that tells you how to celebrate the 4th of July? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Today we re-broadcast a special episode as a timely way to honor Memorial Day. Journey back to the early 1900's and hear the story of a young man from Canada who left his home and family to serve in the Great War. The story is told by his surviving son, American author and businessman John D. Beckett who wrote, The War Letters. You won't want to miss this true story on The Public Square®. Special Guest: John Beckett Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026
How did Benjamin Franklin's perspective on religion and faith change over time? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
How should we go about celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Why should anyone care whether the founding fathers were deists as we prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A recent article from the Associated Press came out debunking the claim that the founders of America were deists... so why is no one talking about it? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
We at The Public Square® have been given the privilege of friendship with a great scholar, and we brought him in this week to talk about deism and the founding. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Is there hope that we can ever get out of our national debt? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
We are blessed to have the esteemed historian, author, and friend Dr. W. B. Allen join our discussion on the origins of our country in the light of America's upcoming 250th Anniversary. This is an episode you will want to save and share for years to come. Please join us today on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 15th, 2026
How does the nation get out of debt? Are we locked into this mindset? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
We didn't always have a national debt... so what happened? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Is the federal debt a promise we can't keep? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Is it moral to make a promise you know you can't keep? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
After more than 100 years, the myth that America's founders were predominantly deists has been openly refuted in a feature article in the Associated Press. For almost 50 years the American Policy Roundtable™ has studied, debated and published on this issue with scholars across the nation. Please tune in for a true moment in history on this episode of The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 8th, 2026
Why do we forget to think about the comandments in the New Testament... like praying for those in authority? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Today we are asking the difficult question of who calls for more political violence - the left or the right? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Across the political spectrum, do we forget that people read, listen to, and are shaped by words? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
How can half-truths be just as dangerous as outright lies when rationalizing whether or not to take a drastic action? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Why have there have been so many attempts to kill American presidents through the years? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and Alan C. Duncan thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, May 4, 2026
Given the recent shootings at the White House Correspondents dinner we are prompted with many questions regarding assassination attempts. Are there any trends? What are the influences and can we stop this? We also have an interview with Jon Decker, a member of The White House press corps, who attended the correspondents dinner and was an eye witness that evening. This is an episode you don't want to miss today on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026
Why talk about the Bible when talking about America? Dave Zanotti discusses, this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
The conversation around the war with Iran continues. How can one have any hope or peace during such difficult world events that are out of our control? Let's learn, discuss, and pray together on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026