The Public Square®

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: “And the Presidential Nominees Are…?" 09/22/2023

TPS 60: “And the Presidential Nominees Are…?" It’s a question we all have been asking - “Who will be the nominees for the upcoming presidential election in 2024?” Why are there so many candidates running? Is there a method to this madness? Or will we repeat patterns from 2016? We’re only 100 days away before voting and caucuses begin in certain states and “peace and quiet” seems to be leaving the room quickly. Join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 22nd, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/28113221

TPS 60: Where Were My Rights? 09/15/2023

TPS 60: Where Were My Rights? Are there living abortion survivors who are completely left out of the debate over the right to life? Today we share a very special interview, previously aired on Fox News, with people who survived abortions and their life stories. Our team share their own stories as well and are all sobered with the question: “Where were my rights in the womb?” Please don’t miss this very important episode today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 15th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/28044309

TPS 60: Is President Trump Disqualified? 09/08/2023

TPS 60: Is President Trump Disqualified? If you’ve taken a look at the 14th Amendment lately you may be wondering is President Trump legally allowed to run for President again? In order to answer this question our team looks back at the history of the 14th Amendment and the reconstruction efforts after the Civil War. It’s a fascinating legal and historical question that deserves a conversation. Let’s discuss together today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 8th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27980148

TPS 60: A 75 Year Journey 09/01/2023

TPS 60: A 75 Year Journey Join us for a very special broadcast featuring Dr. Charles McGowen. Everyone will remember Dr. McGowen who served as our chief medical advisor through two years of the Covid Chronicles. Well Dr. McGowen has just written and published "A 75 Year Journey: Resulting in an Astonishing Career in Medicine". Today he shares with us a few of these incredible stories and moments of God's providence in his life. Please don't miss this exciting episode on The Public Square®. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 1st, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27918534

TPS 60: The Realities of Real Estate 08/25/2023

TPS 60: The Realities of Real Estate Interest rates and banking regulations bring public policy right to the ground level, especially when we are talking about real estate. Today, large corporations are dominating the single family home market and the always mysterious Federal Reserve continues to jack up interest rates leaving home buyers in the dust. Is owning a starter home now just a pipe dream? Are heading toward living in Pottersville? Tune in for this "on the ground" conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 25th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27848259

TPS 60: How Do You Stop a Tidal Wave? 08/18/2023

TPS 60: How Do You Stop a Tidal Wave? Is it a tidal wave or a massive public relations campaign? The abortion industry and Big Pharma are assaulting voters in key states with ballot issues to "enshrine" abortion and so much more. Now Ohio, Florida, New York and Arizona are under attack with more states to come. Can this "tidal wave" be stopped by the majority of Americans who do not support this extremist agenda? Please join us for this open and real conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 18th 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27790140

TPS 60: See the Language 08/11/2023

TPS 60: See the Language 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. Release Date: Friday, August 11th 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27727371

TPS 60: Is There a “MAGA” Court? 08/04/2023

TPS 60: Is There a “MAGA” Court? 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. Release Date: Friday, August 4th 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27641481

TPS 60: Christmas in July 07/28/2023

TPS 60: Christmas in July 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. Release Date: Wednesday, July 28th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27592326

TPS 60: Is the Pro-Life Community Afraid? 07/21/2023

TPS 60: Is the Pro-Life Community Afraid? 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. Release Date: Wednesday, July 21st, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27530592

TPS Express: Will Pro-Life Americans Show Up? 07/19/2023

TPS Express: Will Pro-Life Americans Show Up? 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. Release Date: Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27512256

Can You Write a Right? 07/14/2023

Can You Write a Right? 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. Release Date: Friday, July 14th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27461247

Teaching Teachers with Dr. W.B. Allen 07/07/2023

Teaching Teachers with Dr. W.B. Allen 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. Release Date: Friday, July 7th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27391293

Protecting America's First Right 06/30/2023

Protecting America's First Right 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. Release Date: Friday, June 29th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27330759

TPS Express: You're at 1850 Main Street™ 06/27/2023

TPS Express: You're at 1850 Main Street™ 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 Release Date: Wednesday, June 27th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27291762

What Happens Next? - The 2024 Presidential Election 06/23/2023

What Happens Next? - The 2024 Presidential Election 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. Release Date: Friday, June 23rd, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27247167

TPS Express: Indictments Everywhere 06/21/2023

TPS Express: Indictments Everywhere 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 Release Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27224772

Unicorns and Prayer Warriors 06/16/2023

Unicorns and Prayer Warriors 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 Release Date: Friday, June 16th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27163947

Behind the Curtain 06/09/2023

Behind the Curtain 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 Release Date: Friday, June 9th, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27093762

TPS Express: A Day in the Life of a State Legislator, with Larry Obhof Part II 06/07/2023

TPS Express: A Day in the Life of a State Legislator, with Larry Obhof Part II 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 Release Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27066966

"First" - The Leadership of George Washington Part II 06/03/2023

"First" - The Leadership of George Washington Part II 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 Release Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27035745

TPS Express: A Day in the Life of a State Legislator, with Larry Obhof Part I 06/01/2023

TPS Express: A Day in the Life of a State Legislator, with Larry Obhof Part I This special edition of The Public Square®, brought to you by the American Election Institute™, features a conversation between Rob Walgate and former Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof. They discuss what it’s really like to serve in elected office, whether there’s any agreement between political parties in the state senate, and what states can do to reduce unnecessary regulations. Interested in more conversations like this special American Election Institute™ edition of The Public Square®? Stay tuned for more on your local station and coming soon to iHeart, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and our own The Public Square® mobile app. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/27014709

"First" - The Leadership of George Washington, Part I 05/26/2023

"First" - The Leadership of George Washington, Part I If you're a long time listener of The Public Square® you know our conversation between Dave Zanotti and Dr. William B. Allen about the life and leadership of George Washington has become a classic to us. It's become a broadcast we like to return to often because we never want to forget what was said that day. Tune in this week for the rebroadcasting of "First: The Leadership of George Washington” - Part One where we interview special guest, Dr. W.B. Allen, on-location in Maryland. We also feature audio from George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Don't miss this special edition of The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 26, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26962800

Will Republicans Lose the Right to Life? 05/19/2023

Will Republicans Lose the Right to Life? Will the right to life - the first right given by the Creator - be lost on our watch? Are Republican party bosses conspiring to end the pro-life debate in the states? We take a hard look into these questions this week on The Public Square®. Please pull up a seat and join in the conversation. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 19, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26891424

TPS Express: The Life on Mission 05/17/2023

TPS Express: The Life on Mission Join us today as we revisit a special conversation from a long format broadcast - "The Life on Mission". We share what the concept of "organic radio" means to us and the mission of "iVoters.com", our nonpartisan voter information service. If you are searching for real change then we hope you join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26873451

Without Hope 05/12/2023

Without Hope Do you feel powerless when it comes to politics and the current state of America? You are not alone. We hear often from listeners across the country who are dealing with discouragement when it comes to the current condition of the American republic. What is the answer to hopelessness? Tune in this week to The Public Square to find out. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26821824

TPS Express: I Wish I'd Come Sooner 05/10/2023

TPS Express: I Wish I'd Come Sooner Is the radical left really winning? How do extreme world-views work in the real world? We don’t believe the American people are falling for it and people are running towards the truth. Pull up a chair and grab a friend as we discuss more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26790540

An Icon Wanders Right 05/05/2023

An Icon Wanders Right What happens when an iconic Professor on the political Left changes his perspective and begins to wander in the right direction? Please join us this week as we discuss just such a moment happening right now in America on The Public Square®. You won't hear this conversation anywhere else. Please join in for a moment of encouragement and tell a friend. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, May 4, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26747622

TPS Express: "I Hate You Guys" 05/03/2023

TPS Express: "I Hate You Guys" Can you say those words anymore -- even in jest? We are not likely going to win a Congeniality Award anytime soon... but we said those words out loud and then had a conversation on just why The Public Square® is so different than the rest of "talk radio". This is a broadcast you don't want to miss. Please join in the conversation and tell a friend. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26733732

Will We Lose the Right to Life? 04/28/2023

Will We Lose the Right to Life? The battle is raging in the states over the right to life. Many of the key struggles and decisions are NOT in the headline stories. This week we pull back the curtain on the battle over legislation, litigation and ballot issues in the key swing state of Ohio. Is it possible to lose this key swing state for life? Are pro-life leaders there trying to do the right thing the wrong way? Join us for a conversation you will never hear on cable news this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, April 28, 2023 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/26684610

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