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Sports used to be a way to develop character. Now organized athletics at the collegiate and professional levels are all a portal into the dark world of gambling addictions. Are we all being played here? Are our elected officials in the game as well? It's time for March Madness. Will it bring April sadness to millions. This is a conversation that can help. Please join us on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 15th, 2024  

Are we entering a new era of America? Will the people decide to lose their moral compass and choose a secular state?  Our conversation with Dr. W.B. Allen continues regarding Christian Nationalism and the truth America was founded on. Please join us today for the rest of the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024  

Today we turn the lights on a ruthless attempt to rewrite American history and cancel the first principles upon which the Declaration and Constitution stand. This is the story of the 2024 election few will dare to discuss out loud. Are you a Christian Nationalist? Was Thomas Jefferson the same? What do those words even mean? Let’s start the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 8th, 2024  

A California couple recently was interviewed and explained that they believe they do not have enough money to raise children. While this isn’t an uncommon thought nations all over the world are now struggling with declining populations. Join us as we discuss this and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: International News  The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024  

Is the American Dream of owning a home slipping away? Today we sat down with Bill Cosgrove who is President of Union Home Mortgage, one of America’s top mortgage lenders, and discussed why the housing market has gotten out of control. This issue seems to be hitting the middle class harder than ever before, the struggles are brutal to build single family homes, and it's hard to find anyone with solutions. Please join us as Mr. Cosgrove shares his expertise on a topic that truly affects us all today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 1st, 2024  

Is there a revival for American History? There are over 6,000 books revolving around General George Washington have been published but there is still more to be said.  Let's gather together to reflect on our nation's past leaders and future leaders in honor of this Presidents' Day. Join us now on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 23rd, 2024  

Ever heard of it? This classic was one of the most important books in the founding of America. The history is fascinating. The insights apply to many of the issues of this hour. Find out what most of us never learned in school on this episode of  The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024  

Join us as we complete our conversation on Escapism from last week and we "phone a friend", expert professor and historian Dr. W.B. Allen, for more insight. Has God given up on America? We wrestle with the difficult understanding that nations rise and fall but the Lord is steadfast. Tune in today on the Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 16th, 2024  

Laughter can be the best medicine but is it a political move too? Lorne Micheals and the Gang at "Saturday Night Live" are making strategic choices by featuring actual candidate Nikki Haley in a recent election sketch. We have to wonder why did they give her this platform? Let’s discuss this and more today on the Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 14th, 2024  

Is it too late for America? Maybe there is no hope and it's time to put our focus on the heavenly kingdom. It's easy to find this mindset in Americans but what is the biblical mindset? Are there two separate realities or one unified reality? Join us for more today on The Public Square.  ®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 9th, 2024  

The ads for sports wagering are on your TV, on billboards, on your phone, they are everywhere! Everyone has access to make a quick bet but how long until a quick bet becomes the quickest way to losing your paycheck? We know the bible doesn't say "Thou shalt not gamble" but it does command us to "love our neighbor".  Please join our team for this timely discussion today on The Public Square®. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024  

How do we keep our sanity in the 2024 elections? It's already begun with primaries and the rules and mysteries surrounding them. This election is not just about the President. Let’s dig deep today and try our best to stay sane. Please join us on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 2nd, 2024  

We are talking baseball even though it is Super Bowl time. Recently, athletes sharing their faith or giving recognition to the Lord are being censored by the media. Sports is a special area in America. If you earn the victory and the mic, don't you have the right to say what you want? Please tune in and find out more on The Public Square®. Topic: Sports The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, Janurary 31st, 2024  

According to the Washington Post tribalism in American politics is dividing us like never before, but is this really the case? Why is the American political arena so polarizing? Join us in a conversation to remind us that we are people not tribes today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 26th, 2024  

The "power" of China is constantly pumped into our newsfeed but what about the end of China?  In thirty years China may not have a strong enough birth rate to remain a "Superpower" in the world. Will China be able to change these statistics before it's too late? Please join this fascinating conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: International News The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 19th, 2024