The Public Square

This week, the team is catching up on interesting stories from state legislatures across the country. What happened to the Speaker of the House in Ohio? Are establishment Democrats and Republicans really playing on the same team for the benefit of special interests? We are discussing the power and corruption of political parties, how they are attempting to consolidate power, and how free agents can fight to get the power back - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023

Our conversation from last week continues with David Zanotti and Michael Hill, longtime research partner and friend of the late David McCullough. Today our discussion shifts to more of Michael's works - in particular, his books on two very different historical figures. Join us as we talk about Elihu Washburne and Art Buchwald, the influence McCullough had on Hill's books, and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The work of David McCullough sparked a revival of interest in the real stories of American History. Today, we go behind the scenes with Michael Hill, friend and research partner of David McCullough, to discuss the late historian's work and artistry. Hear firsthand what the process was like of working on historical projects with David McCullough, stories of the friendship between McCullough and Hill, and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2023

Here is a clue: It is not Republicans or Democrats. This week we bring this debate to the ground. What happens if someone dares to try and run for public office? What is next on the pro-abortion agenda and how will that agenda impact elections this year and next? We gather looking for real answers to real questions. Please join in the conversation on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 10, 2023

We continue our discussion with special guest Dr. Bob Beltz, author of a revised edition of William Wilberforce's Real Christianity. Join us this week as our conversation turns to the world of film and Dr. Beltz's work on Amazing Grace, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Bible, and more - right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023

Recently, the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University published a study stating that American teens spend an average of 70 hours per week in front of a screen... not including school or TV time. Could that number possibly be right? What does this mean for the next generation? Join us as we speak with Joy Pullmann of The Federalist and discuss the implications of this study in this week's episode of The Public Square®. Resources: Review the BYU study here. Read Joy Pullmann's article here. Topic: Technology The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2023

We sit down with a special guest who wrote a book that was originally published in 1797. But we won't need a time machine - our guest is Dr. Bob Beltz, author of a revised edition of William Wilberforce's Real Christianity. Join us this week as we discuss the timeless truths from Wilberforce's book right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023

On the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade, Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, made an official address condemning the 2020 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe and all Americans who advocate for the life of the innocent unborn child. But that's not all. What else did Vice President Harris say in her speech? What does it mean for the American people? Join us as we discuss this speech and more in this week's episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 27, 2023

Can the political parties turn the tide and save America? Or is there a better pathway to hope? We break down the extraordinary interview with Dr. William B. Allen this week and go looking for practical answers that we can all work on together. The adventure continues in this week's episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Article One The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 20, 2023

What happened last week with the start of the 118th Congress and the seating of the new Speaker of the House? Why is the role of the Speaker important? What does the Constitution have to say about all of this? Tune in for a dynamic history lesson and current application with the team of The Public Square® featuring guest panelist, Dr. W.B. Allen. Topic: Article One The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 13, 2023

Have we been Sovietized here in America, particularly relating to the issue of Life? How have the terms of the abortion debate changed over time, and how have we been conditioned by living in the shadow of Roe v. Wade? Tune in this week as we delve into this troubling topic, right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 6, 2023

"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 30, 2022  

Here is your invitation to a private gathering around the fireplace at The American Mission Center. The artists who put together Christmas in America sat together after dinner and pretty soon the music broke out again! Pull up a chair as we talk about the deeper lessons learned together at Christmas in America 1844. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2022

Join us for Part 2 of Christmas In America 1844. What will happen to Ebenezer Scrooge? How did Charles Dickens weave the true story of redemption within A Christmas Carol? Come join the live studio audience as we continue to go looking for the manger in Christmas In America 1844 on this week's episode of The Public Square®. And please share this radio Christmas present with your loved ones. Merry Christmas! Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Just when you thought you had heard all there was to tell about Ebenezer Scrooge…Along comes Christmas in America 1844. The story is compelling. There is Dickens and Scrooge and John Quincy Adams and so much more. Get the back story no movie has ever told wrapped in a beautiful musical celebration. Come join the live studio audience as we go looking for the manger in Christmas in America 1844 on this week’s episode of The Public Square®. Gather the family around the tree and enjoy this special Christmas gift. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022