1850 Main Street™

1850 Main Street™ is a place. A place in time and history and a place for today. Come in, sit down, and grab a cup of coffee as we discuss the issues of the day.

The Second Inauguration of Donald Trump 01/21/2025

The Second Inauguration of Donald Trump 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What would someone who isn't from America who watched Donald Trump's second inauguration think of the American political process? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss political divisions, executive orders, and the surprises from President Biden's last day in office. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34937305

A Fitting Farewell for Biden? 01/17/2025

A Fitting Farewell for Biden? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Did Joe Biden's farewell address come across the way it was intended to? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the mixed messages, conflicting themes, and awkward moments in a speech signaling the end of an administration that eroded the public's trust in the United States government. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34898725

A Bible Scholar on Rogan? 01/10/2025

A Bible Scholar on Rogan? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What happened when a Bible scholar was interviewed on the Joe Rogan Experience? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss the top moments from Joe Rogan's interview with Wesley Huff - Christian apologist, public speaker, and current Central Canada Director for Apologetics Canada. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34798460

Did Zuckerberg Go Full MAGA? 01/09/2025

Did Zuckerberg Go Full MAGA? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Has Mark Zuckerburg gone full MAGA? Or do recent policy changes at Meta regarding fact-checking simply reflect the common sentiment of consumers? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss these changes at Meta and their implications as they regard to free speech and government influence and censorship. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34792225

What's in These Old Textbooks? 12/30/2024

What's in These Old Textbooks? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Are you smarter than the average 4th grader was in 1958? Do you know as much as they did about the importance of the founding principles and crafting language? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan look at two old textbooks - The Christian Citizen and English Is Our Language - and discuss the changes in education, language, and societal values that have occurred since these books were in print. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34660555

The Gift of a Broadcast 12/26/2024

The Gift of a Broadcast 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Have you listened to The Public Square's latest broadcast, "Christmas in America 1973?" Have you shared it with a friend or family member? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the impact of Christmas in America, the historical context of 1973, and the timeless message of hope that Christmas brings. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34623910

The Ghost of Christmas Budget 12/23/2024

The Ghost of Christmas Budget 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What’s been going on behind closed doors with Congress and the federal budget? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the impact of the budget on the incoming Trump administration and the people with the courage to say "Excuse me, I don't get it." /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34589030

Being a Public Servant with Frank LaRose 12/20/2024

Being a Public Servant with Frank LaRose 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What inspires a life of public service? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan sit down with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and discuss the things that haved shaped the way he conducts himself as Ohio's Secretary of State, including his mentors, media, and military experience. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34539910

Running an Election with Frank LaRose 12/18/2024

Running an Election with Frank LaRose 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What exactly goes into running a statewide election to ensure that you can easily show up and cast your ballot on election day? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan sit down with Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and discuss why Ohio is looked at as a template for how to conduct elections across the country. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34522215

Football, Flags, and Felonies 12/16/2024

Football, Flags, and Felonies 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Is it really necessary to involve lawmakers in sportsmanship disputes on the football field? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss the aftermath of Michigan's victory at Ohio State involving flag planting at midfield, ensuing brawls, and the controversial legislation proposed by Ohio Representative Josh Williams to criminalize such acts. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34470215

Faith, History, and Restoration 12/13/2024

Faith, History, and Restoration 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Scientists believe they've figured out the exact date of Jesus' crucifixion - are they telling us anything we don't already know? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate, Alan C. Duncan, and Dr. Jeff Sanders discuss the intersection of science and faith, the recent restoration of the Notre Dame cathedral, and the importance of legacy and historical preservation for future generations. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34433080

Behind the Scenes at Christmas in America, Part II 12/09/2024

Behind the Scenes at Christmas in America, Part II 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What does the music of 1973 have to do with our search for the manger at Christmas? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss how music, faith, and cultural reflections converge to offer hope and reconciliation, especially at Christmastime. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34351885

Behind the Scenes at Christmas in America, Part I 12/05/2024

Behind the Scenes at Christmas in America, Part I 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. What are we bringing to the table with this year's production of "Christmas in America" on The Public Square®? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss our annual Christmas program and why we do it, with a behind-the-scenes look recorded backstage at Liberty Hall in Franklin, Tennessee. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34307790

Can We Handle the Truth? 12/02/2024

Can We Handle the Truth? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Would Elon Musk’s potential purchase of a cable news network mark a new era for the truth in American media? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the divergence between media narratives and public sentiment, Musk's mission to expose government waste, and the public's growing intolerance for deceit from the country's leadership. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34247390

Lower Your Expectations, Part II 11/25/2024

Lower Your Expectations, Part II 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. The conversation on expectations continues today as we dive into what we can expect from the upcoming 48 months of the Trump presidency. Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the complexities of creating the federal budget, the impact of the filibuster on legislative progress, and the challenge of achieving significant reform in a compressed timeline. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34123066

Lower Your Expectations 11/21/2024

Lower Your Expectations 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Is it realistic to expect Donald Trump to deliver on all his promises in just 48 months? Pull up a chair and listen in asDave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the policy challenges faced by past administrations, the potential accomplishments and limitations of a Trump presidency, and the role of executive versus legislative powers. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/34079976

Who's in Trump's Cabinet? 11/18/2024

Who's in Trump's Cabinet? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Has America decided to let a passenger fly the plane rather than leaving it to the pilot? Is that a viable strategy if the plane is speeding toward the side of a mountain? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss the implications of several of Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks, including Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Susie Wiles, Marco Rubio, Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, and more. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33974102

How to Become a Government Influencer 11/15/2024

How to Become a Government Influencer 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. So what exactly is the secret to becoming an "influencer" in civil government? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the "grid of involvement" in terms of who is actually paying attention when it comes to what's happening in government and how the people running the country get to where they are. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33932982

The Election's Over, Now Get to Work! 11/13/2024

The Election's Over, Now Get to Work! 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. People have been asking what to do now that the election is over, and our answer is "Get to work!" Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the pitfalls of sitting back and relaxing after decisively winning an election and how to bridge the "us and them" gap when it comes to communicating with your elected officials. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33915672

The Election Decided by Podcasts 11/11/2024

The Election Decided by Podcasts 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. How big of an impact did 18-year-old Barron Trump have on his father's re-election campaign? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss how connecting to the youth vote via podcasts and social media was became a deciding factor in the 2024 presidential election. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33887887

The Day After the Election 11/06/2024

The Day After the Election 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. It's the day after the election… did you sleep at all last night? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the surprising support for Donald Trump in a broad coalition ranging from the Amish to Elon Musk, along with other factors that tipped the scales in Trump's favor for last night's victory. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33820906

Buckle Up for Election Day 11/05/2024

Buckle Up for Election Day 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. It's election day, but what are the odds that we'll actually know who the next president is going to be by the end of the night? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the challenge of getting all the votes counted in Pennsylvania, what the media's going to be doing to fill the time while we wait, and the impact of Senate races happening across the country. To follow along and see the electoral map yourself, check out /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33798747

The Interview Everyone's Talking About 11/01/2024

The Interview Everyone's Talking About 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. RFK Jr. said early in this election cycle that the presidential race could be decided by podcasts… is that a real possibility? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss Donald Trump's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience and the impact of long-form audio products on the electorate. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33748727

Should Newspapers be Endorsing Candidates? 10/30/2024

Should Newspapers be Endorsing Candidates? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Should newspapers be endorsing political candidates to try and affect the outcome of elections? Pull up a chair and listen in as Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss shifts in polling techniques over time and the controversial decisions recently made by the Washington Post and LA Times to not endorse a presidential candidate in this election. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33675277

Should Athletics be Subsidized at the University Level? 10/28/2024

Should Athletics be Subsidized at the University Level? 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Did you know that the highest paid state employees in 40 of the 50 states in the U.S. are college sports coaches? Pull up a chair and listen in as Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan discuss whether or not taxpayer dollars should continue to support college athletics at such high rates and what implications these investments have for states as a whole. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33649947

Nuclear Energy, Brought to You by Amazon 10/25/2024

Nuclear Energy, Brought to You by Amazon 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Are Google and Amazon taking over more than just our web searches and shopping? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the tech giants' push into nuclear energy and examine if we are willingly (or unwillingly) handing these companies too much control over our daily lives. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33600722

How Mainstream Media Hides the Truth from You 10/23/2024

How Mainstream Media Hides the Truth from You 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Is it ethical for the media to selectively edit interviews with presidential candidates? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the controversy surrounding the editing choices in 60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Harris and the role of bias in major media vs alternative media sources. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33584822

iVoters.com: Your One-Stop Shop 10/22/2024

iVoters.com: Your One-Stop Shop 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Does voting make you feel overwhelmed? Good thing there's a place that can tell you exactly what's going to be on your ballot without trying to tell you who or what to vote for. Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss iVoters' shift from printed and mailed voter information pamphlets to a robust online resource that's nonpartisan, user-friendly, and free. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33569222

Housing Market Madness 10/18/2024

Housing Market Madness 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. Is it really as hopeless as it feels for first time homebuyers to break into the housing market? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss the effect that stagnant wages, rising taxes, skyrocketing home costs, and other factors have on young people trying to buy their first home. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33500812

Mirth Matters 10/16/2024

Mirth Matters 1850 Main Street™ - Real questions. Real answers. You've probably heard the phrase "if you're not laughing, you're crying," and it can certainly feel that way during election season. But how else does laughter relate to politics and worldview? Pull up a chair and listen in as David Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan discuss how SNL has influenced American culture over the past 50 years and how mirth mattered even to some of the greatest literary minds of the 20th century. /episode/index/show/e8ffdfa1-7519-4155-bb1e-cd4f68533715/id/33474522

1850 Main Street™

TOPICS