The Public Square®

The national media is swarming around Ohio trying to connect the dots between the defeat of a proposed Constitutional Amendment and the coming elections national of 2024. Was the defeat of Ohio Issue 1 a “litmus” test for the abortion issue nationwide? What can we learn from ground zero? Please join in the conversation this week on The Public Square.®.    Topic: Abortion  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 11th 2023

Is the Supreme Court out of control? Do we have a "MAGA' Court and should the Congress interfere? The Supreme Court is currently in the hot seat and believe it or not America's Constitution has a lot of the answers. Our team discusses these questions and more today on 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, August 4th 2023

There are scores of battles all around. The headlines remind us everyday that we are in a battle, a spiritual battle for the next generation. This week we take a moment to return to home base - to the reality that we are not alone on this planet or alone in this struggle. We turn the dial to Christmas and unveil the plan for this year's live episodes of Christmas in America. Get a front row seat and join in this refreshing conversation on The Public Square®.  Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, July 28th, 2023

The battle between life and death for the unborn is reaching new heights. Planned Parenthood and the ACLU just raised two million dollars in three days to work on a constitutional amendment in Florida. So what is the Pro-Life Community doing in response? Why is there so much fear in engaging in the conversation and taking action? Please join us as we ask these questions and more today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, July 21st, 2023

The era of Roe is over. The new day brings a massive battle across the country regarding abortion and the right to life. Since we began talking about the Ohio Planned Parenthood Abortion Amendment, the virus has spread. New York and Florida are now preparing Amendment battles for 2024. The whole world is now focused on a single battle, in an off-off election year in a single state in the middle of the country. The language of the amendment is way past scary. The amount of money being spent is staggering. We get a report from Ground Zero today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

A critical ballot issue on abortion is coming to the Ohio ballot this November. This amendment will rewrite the Ohio Constitution and redefine the debate over protecting innocent human life across the nation. The question is: Who has the power to invent a human right with just paper and pen? Is it the citizens, the politicians or a much higher power? Our team turns once again to the preeminent professor of political philosophy in America, Dr. William B. Allen to lead this discussion on where do rights really come from. Please join in the conversation today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Elections  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, July 14th, 2023

Our producer, Alan C. Duncan, hit the road this summer and brought back wisdom from our friend and brilliant historian Dr. W.B. Allen... along with his personal library! We have the honor of sharing a live lecture Dr. W.B. Allen delivered for the next generation of teachers. Dr. Allen focuses on the founding of our nation and the process of developing a national character that honors the great freedom we have been given. There is a lot to share on today's broadcast so please join us on The Public Square®.  Topic: Rediscovering American History  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, July 7th, 2023

As the Fourth of July approaches let's go back to the first and inalienable right the Founding Fathers laid out for us - Life. The right to life is recognized as a true and universal truth in the foundation of our nation. Today the fight for life is being framed in new ways and this battle will be coming to your ballot. So please join us as we celebrate Independence Day and discuss how we protect America's first, and most precious, right today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Abortion  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, June 29th, 2023

Today we feature the new podcast 1850 Main Street™ with hosts Michael DelGiorno and David Zanotti. Pull up a chair and listen in as two experts in media and public policy talk through the most divisive and challenging issues facing America today. Find out what so many others are coming to realize: There is hope for America. Join in the conversation today on  The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Program with host Dave Zanotti  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, June 27th, 2023

So who is it going to be? It feels like everyone, from the press to your next door neighbor, is speculating who will receive the Presidential Nominations. Today our team shares their thoughts on the upcoming election and wrestle with the fact that no one really knows what will happens next. Join us 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, June 23rd, 2023

Is this political theater or a genuine threat to the Republic? Does anyone remember "the rule of law"? Join in the conversation today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

Today we pause to consider the beauty and wonder of Love of God. After a recent wedding our team can’t help but marvel in the beauty in God’s design for women, men, and marriage. Please join us for this encouraging conversation today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Marriage  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, June 16th, 2023

Today we tear down the veil that political parties and special interest groups have been protecting on state and federal levels. Our conversation focuses on The Life Issue, Ohio's 60% supermajority amendment, and legalizing marijuana.  Let's follow the money and ask the question "Who is paying the real world price for all this?" Don't miss this episode today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Politics  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, June 9th, 2023

Join us for Part Two of this special American Election Institute™ edition of The Public Square®, featuring a conversation between Rob Walgate and former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof. Today they are discussing some specific court cases that have ramifications on freedom of conscience and religoius liberty.  Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

This week on The Public Square® we are continuing with the re-airing of our series, First, on the life and leadership of George Washington, featuring Dave Zanotti's exclusive interview with Dr. W.B. Allen. Why Washington? Did the Congress pull his name out of a hat? Or was it something more? Should POTUS #1 be considered as a valid example of leadership in the 21st century? Tune in this week to Part 2 of First. Topic: Rediscovering American History  The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2023