The Public Square

Today we have a sneak peek into this year’s Christmas in America as we begin to search for the manger in the year 1844. This year is so pivotal because in 1844 America received Charles Dickens' epic classic "A Christmas Carol''. Join us today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square®  with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, September 28th, 2022

Can a nation divided against itself stand? Are Americans seeing the coming elections with an eye toward revenge? These are real questions facing every voter. We go looking for real answers this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 23, 2022

In 1842 Charles Dickens toured the United States. He spent several days on Capitol Hill and kept careful notes which he published in a most controversial book in 1843. That was the same year he published his most influential story of all, A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens, John Quincy Adams, Ebeneezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim all fill the studio this week on The Public Square®, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming live radio episode of Christmas in America 1844. Please don't miss it! Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 16, 2022

Our team is now taking a deeper look into the prop elements of President Biden’s most recent speech in Philadelphia. Does the location, the backdrop, the timing, and more set a tone for the speech? Let’s discuss this and more together on The Public Square®.  Topic: Politics The Public Square®  with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

On September 1, 2022 President Joe Biden delivered a speech on the steps of Independence Hall. There he described the American government as a "democracy" 30 times in a speech of under 25 minutes. The President used the word "republic" only twice. Is America a democracy or a republic? Why does this matter? Tune in this week to The Public Square® as we talk about President Biden's speech and what it means for America. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 9, 2022  

Pull up for a fascinating conversation around the table that draws from history, the Bible, and much more. If you want to understand on a deeper level the function, role, and unique purpose of American government then don’t miss this episode. Listen now on The Public Square®.  Topic: Role of Government The Public Square®  with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, September 7th, 2022

Who shall decide the outcomes of the 2022 Election? The answer should be: "we the people." But who is attempting to steer "we the voters" and why? Voting for the 2022 Election starts in several weeks. Tune in today to hear more about the importance of this Election on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 2, 2022

In case you haven’t heard the IRS is looking to hire 87,000 new employees and if that number isn’t shocking enough then just wait until you hear the job description for some of those new agents. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss, so please listen in today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Role of Government The Public Square®  with your hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

Why is the Media obsessed with Donald Trump? What is really behind the motives of the FBI raid at Mar-a-Lago? We discuss this and more all this week on The Public Square®. Tune in today. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 26, 2022

What happened in Kansas? How did a pro-life amendment get beat on the ballot? The real story behind the headlines this week on The Public Square®. You don't want to miss this critical link on how the Socialist Progressives are planning to keep abortion on demand a reality across America. For Life, please tune in this week and please share this program with a friend. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2022

Does the Lord really have all authority in Heaven and on Earth? Does that really apply to the American Government? Is there a collision between American Principles and Biblical Principles? We dive into these questions today on this episode of The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square®  with your host David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022

A dear friend of The Public Square®, David McCullough, passed away this week. David McCullough is one of the key, anchor authors at the library of The American Mission® Center because we value his life and his work so greatly. Tune in today as we talk about a few of our very first and favorite interviews with David McCullough as we reflect and honor our friend's lasting legacy on the nation. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, August 12, 2022

The political arena is swarming with opinions, agendas, and noise. It is easy to get lost in it, let alone search for truth. So why do we keep staying involved? How can we do this every day? Will it ever make a difference? From a bird's eye view it is easy to feel like the answer is "no" but a change in perspective can make all the difference. Join our team as we discuss these questions and more today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square®  with your host David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

If you've been listening for a while, you might remember us talking about "the Secretary shall..." from the Obamacare law passed in 2010. Fast forward to 2022 with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. How is the Administrative State using the Department of Health and Human Services to make new rules about abortion and other medical care? Is this legal? Tune in today to hear more on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022

The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade is making waves in many other topics besides abortion. Today our team discusses the issue of marriage and how the conversation has changed based on the Supreme Court's recent actions and their role in government. The issue of marriage is not simple, especially from a legislative perspective, but we hope you will join us as we walk through this topic together on The Public Square®.  Topic: Marriage The Public Square®  with your host David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022