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The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast. This long format edition is hosted by Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd.

TPS 60: A Constitution No One Wants 04/26/2024

TPS 60: A Constitution No One Wants Class is in session today with one of the best teachers we know, Dr. W.B. Allen. Today we discuss the battle of philosophies around the Supreme Court and its function in our nation. Is it the Court’s job to rewrite the Constitution according to opinion polls? A conversation you don’t want to miss on this edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, April 26th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/31001633

TPS 30: Abortion Debrief 04/24/2024

TPS 30: Abortion Debrief Our conversation around the question “Is Abortion More Than Politics” continues today including more statistics, truth, and a shocking interview moment with Bill Maher. Please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, April 19th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30952008

TPS 60: Is Abortion More than Politics? 04/19/2024

TPS 60: Is Abortion More than Politics? Should there be a federal law surrounding abortions? This debate is being used by the abortion industry to divide and incite all Americans. Today the TPS team discusses this difficult reality and startling statistics on how abortion has changed in recent years. This is a conversation you can't miss today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, April 19th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30890148

TPS 30: The Fight for Freedom in Ukraine 04/17/2024

TPS 30: The Fight for Freedom in Ukraine The war still rages on, misinformation is rampant, and foreign aid is needed. Today we continue our conversation regarding the war in Ukraine against Russia. We hope and pray the people of Ukraine stay strong in their fight for freedom. Please join this conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: International News The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30848238

TPS 60: Ukraine Update 04/12/2024

TPS 60: Ukraine Update The war between Ukraine and Russia still rages on but now American media is rampant with conflicting reports regarding the war and religious freedom in Ukraine. Why is Ukraine’s freedom such a threat to Russia and what can Americans do about it? The President of mission Eurasia, Sergey Rakhuba, and board member, Lauren Homer, join us today to share their insights and profound knowledge on the real situation in Ukraine. Please tune in today on The Public Square®. Topic: International News The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, April 12th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30796913

TPS 60: Special Interview- Will Florida "Enshrine" Abortion? 04/04/2024

TPS 60: Special Interview- Will Florida "Enshrine" Abortion? This month, Florida's State Supreme court has made the decision to present a State Constitutional Amendment regarding abortion to Florida voters. The amendment is one sentence that could change history and impact countless lives. Today we share a broadcast from the Shepherd Radio Network with their host Mike Gilland interviewing the president of the American Policy Roundtable, Dave Zanotti. The fight is on and the time to spread the truth is now. Please don't miss this very important episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with host David Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30680638

TPS Express: Won't You Be My Neighbor? 04/03/2024

TPS Express: Won't You Be My Neighbor? If you raised a family in the 1980s, or were being raised in the 1980s, there's a good chance you watched "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood". Today we had the honor to interview LIsa Dormire and Bob Rawsthorne two friends of Mr. Rogers. These inspiring and rare interviews give us a glimpse at the special work being done through Mr. Rogers and the impact he made for so many children, families, and communities. Gather around, share with a friend, and settle in for this very special edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Alan Duncan. Release Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30660303

TPS 60: Does Easter Still Matter? 03/29/2024

TPS 60: Does Easter Still Matter? Lots of people seem content living in a wholly material world - or so it seems. But is there more to this life than this life? Is that part of the wonder of the Resurrection? Please join in this unique conversation which poses the question, "Does Easter Still Matter?" this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Wednesday, March 29th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30587968

TPS Express: Overtime with Kim Russell 03/27/2024

TPS Express: Overtime with Kim Russell We are joined again by Oberlin College's former lacrosse coach Kim Russell. There was so much from our interview that we had to go into overtime today and finish the story. Today Ms. Russell shares more of her unique experiences and encouraging stories from coaching and also the mental health issues she sees in American youth today. For those who didn't catch Ms. Russell's full interview please tune in to our latest long format episode for more. Please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Sports The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Rob Walgate. Release Date: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30536478

Women's Sports and Title IX with special guest Kim Russell 03/22/2024

Women's Sports and Title IX with special guest Kim Russell This week on The Public Square® our guest is Coach Kim Russell. Today you'll get to hear Rob Walgate's exclusive interview with her about Title IX, women's sports and how she's been personally impacted by the current culture war and its ripple effect across all college sports. Plus you'll hear her recent testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services. Please tune in to this important broadcast and please share this program with a friend. Topic: Sports The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Release Date: Friday, March 22, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30502718

TPS Express: State of the Union 03/20/2024

TPS Express: State of the Union On March 7th, President Biden delivered his State of the Union address… or was it a campaign speech? It was hard to tell. Pull up a chair and listen in as Michael DelGiorno and David Zanotti discuss how the disrespectful and hyper-partisan display at the State of the Union reflects the current state of American politics. Please join us on this episode of 1850 Main Street™ on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30462358

TPS 60: Gambling and Good Government Don't Mix 03/15/2024

TPS 60: Gambling and Good Government Don't Mix 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. Release Date: Friday, March 15th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30382663

TPS Express: We the People - Christian Nationalism Cont. 03/13/2024

TPS Express: We the People - Christian Nationalism Cont. 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. Release Date: Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30342078

TPS 60: Is Christian Nationalism Real? With Dr. W.B. Allen 03/08/2024

TPS 60: Is Christian Nationalism Real? With Dr. W.B. Allen 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. Release Date: Friday, March 8th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30294703

TPS Express: The Need for the Birds and the Bees 03/06/2024

TPS Express: The Need for the Birds and the Bees 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. Release Date: Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30241573

TPS 60: America's Real Estate Crisis 03/01/2024

TPS 60: America's Real Estate Crisis 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. Release Date: Friday, March 1st, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30182138

TPS 60: Presidents' Day 02/23/2024

TPS 60: Presidents' Day 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. Release Date: Friday, February 23rd, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30082328

TPS Express: The Spirit of the Laws 02/21/2024

TPS Express: The Spirit of the Laws 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. Release Date: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/30044468

TPS 60: Defeatism 02/16/2024

TPS 60: Defeatism 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. Release Date: Friday, February 16th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29991268

TPS Express: "Hardy Har Har" 02/14/2024

TPS Express: "Hardy Har Har" 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. Release Date: Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29952198

TPS 60: Escapism 02/09/2024

TPS 60: Escapism 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. Release Date: Friday, February 9th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29872388

TPS Express: The Slippery Slope of Sports Gambling 02/07/2024

TPS Express: The Slippery Slope of Sports Gambling 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. Release Date: Wednesday, February 7th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29805793

TPS 60: Reality Check - 2024 Elections 02/02/2024

TPS 60: Reality Check - 2024 Elections 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. Release Date: Friday, February 2nd, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29776478

TPS Express: Faith & Sports 01/31/2024

TPS Express: Faith & Sports 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. Release Date: Wednesday, Janurary 31st, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29726268

TPS 60: Tribalism - Lose God, Lose Man 01/26/2024

TPS 60: Tribalism - Lose God, Lose Man 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. Release Date: Friday, January 26th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29657268

TPS 60: China's Population Dilemma 01/19/2024

TPS 60: China's Population Dilemma 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. Release Date: Friday, January 19th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29566568

TPS Express: The General & Mr. Biden Continued 01/18/2024

TPS Express: The General & Mr. Biden Continued Today, our team follows up on the conversation from our monthly update regarding President Biden’s recent speech regarding General George Washington. President Biden claims that George Washington was fighting for democracy in America when this couldn’t be farther from the truth. It’s easy to have lots of myths about the well-known and historic figure General George Washington but what’s the real truth and why does it matter? It’s not politics, it’s history. Please join us for this important discussion today on the Public Square®. And please sign up for our monthly update to receive more on this conversation. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, January 18th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29547653

TPS 60: The General and Mr. Biden 01/12/2024

TPS 60: The General and Mr. Biden On January 5th, President Joe Biden delivered his first campaign speech seeking re-election in 2024. Before the speech was over, President Biden would use the term “democracy” twenty-nine times. There is one significant problem with the President’s rhetoric: General George Washington never mentioned the word “democracy” as America’s sacred cause. Let’s discuss “democracy” and its true meaning today on the Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 12th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29460233

TPS 60: "The Great Evangelical Disaster" 01/05/2024

TPS 60: "The Great Evangelical Disaster" 40 years ago Dr Francis Schaeffer wrote his last book titled The Great Evangelical Disaster. Why does that book read like the headline stories of 2024? We all recently read the book again. Please join in the discussion in this challenging episode of The Public Square®. This is a book report you don’t want to miss. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 5th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29354668

TPS 60: It's A Wonderful Life 12/29/2023

TPS 60: It's A Wonderful Life "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 Release Date: Friday, December 29, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/29272743

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