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: Should Elon Musk Give Up? 05/02/2025

TPS 60: Should Elon Musk Give Up? Why would trying to save everyone's tax dollars be so controversial? What is wrong with cutting the federal deficit by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse? Elon Musk and the DOGE team have been under heavy fire. Is it the American people who are upset or the towers of power trying to take him down? Don't miss this important episode today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, May 2nd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36395675

TPS 60: To Tariff or Not to Tariff - Part II 04/25/2025

TPS 60: To Tariff or Not to Tariff - Part II Tariffs are not a black and white issue and there's history to prove that. Can the history of tariffs give us any clues for today's problems? Are tariffs the only way to boost the economy or will they crush it? The conversation is still going from last week so please join in today on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, April 25th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36298900

TPS 60: To Tariff or Not to Tariff? Part I 04/18/2025

TPS 60: To Tariff or Not to Tariff? Part I Tariffs are the topic on everyone's mind and pocketbooks. But what are tariffs and why don't we know their true outcome on the economy? Our team starts to dissect these tricky dynamics and more. You don't want to miss this episode today and please share it with a friend. Topic: Economy The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, April 18th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36215880

TPS 60: The Resistance - Is Violence the Answer? 04/10/2025

TPS 60: The Resistance - Is Violence the Answer? The resistance in the streets is beginning again across America. The violence is growing. Is this the "new normal"? We turn to an expert who addressed this subject for a lifetime, the late Lord Rabbi Jonathon Sacks of Great Britain. This conversation is as relevant in this hour as it was when first presented in 2011 - perhaps, even more. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36082695

TPS 60: Is Elon Musk Right? 04/04/2025

TPS 60: Is Elon Musk Right? How bad can the state of our government spending be? According to DOGE it’s unbelievable. Today we break down a recent interview by Fox News giving Elon Musk and the rest of the DOGE team, a chance to have their say. Let’s break this down together on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36000240

TPS 60: What's Not in Your Wallet 03/28/2025

TPS 60: What's Not in Your Wallet Does anyone get a physical paystub anymore? How much of our paycheck do we lose every year to taxation? Why does the Federal Government get the first cut before anything or anyone else? Let's begin to break down these questions and talk about real solutions today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35898910

TPS 60: When Hippies Discover Science 03/21/2025

TPS 60: When Hippies Discover Science 3.14 Is it math, science or pure politics? Tune in today as we uncover the billionaire cartels latest attempts to elect progressives in 2026 and seize back control of Congress and key states. Listen now on The Public Square.® Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, March 21st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35801640

TPS 60: The Front Steps, Continued 03/14/2025

TPS 60: The Front Steps, Continued Today we share an episode of “First Person” a broadcast created by our dear friend Wayne Shepherd featuring, more of our dear friends: Alan C. Duncan and Anna Welch. The conversation focuses on The Front Steps a new children’s book about a true story of a boy who loved to read. If you’ve been listening for a while you know that boy grows up to be the remarkable Dr. William B. Allen and today we have the joy of sharing even more of his story. So please join us today on The Public Square.® Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35680645

TPS 60: Depopulation - Did We Get it Wrong? 03/07/2025

TPS 60: Depopulation - Did We Get it Wrong? We have been talking loud about the issue of depopulation but recent articles from The Atlantic claims groups like us are exaggerating the numbers and the science. Did we get it wrong? Find out today on The Public Square.® Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35564485

TPS Express: Planned Parenthood in Crisis, Continued 03/05/2025

TPS Express: Planned Parenthood in Crisis, Continued Planned Parenthood is under indictment by the New York Times. How does that happen? This conversation is based on an article published on February 15th, 2025, that New York Times published titled "Botched Care and Tired Staff: Planned Parenthood in Crisis". This conversation is a continuation of our weekly episode and does not dissolve into hysteria. So please share this episode and join us today on The Public Square® Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35546030

TPS 60: Planned Parenthood in Crisis 02/28/2025

TPS 60: Planned Parenthood in Crisis On February 15th, 2025, the New York Times published an article written by Katie Benner, titled “Botched Care and Tired Staff: Planned Parenthood in Crisis”. Join the panel this week on The Public Square® as they review this article and expand on the questions raised by the Times research and reporting. Why and how is Planned Parenthood in crisis? Tune in today. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35485005

TPS Express: Are You a "Pronatalist?" 02/27/2025

TPS Express: Are You a "Pronatalist?" Are media giants like The Atlantic and The New Yorker waking up to our global population crisis, or not? Please join us in this conversation on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Life The Public Square® TPS Express with hosts Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan. Read “Abortion in America:” “The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist” from The Atlantic: /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35456830

TPS 60: Giants and Grasshoppers 02/21/2025

TPS 60: Giants and Grasshoppers How long has it been since you have considered the story of Caleb, an 85 year old hero from ancient Hebrew History? Can Americans learn anything today from this historic figure? You will find the Cliff's notes to this story in the Books of Numbers and Joshua. So grab a chair and join in this inspiring conversation that may be a perfect fit for what we are facing in Washington, D.C. today®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35354850

TPS Express: What is Going On in Our Government? 02/19/2025

TPS Express: What is Going On in Our Government? Can you keep up with President Trump and Elon Musk? It is clear the US Media is having a hard time catching up, let alone keeping up. Today we ask the question "what is really going on here?" Please join us in this conversation that impacts all of our futures on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® TPS Express with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35354535

TPS 60: Ordo Amoris 02/14/2025

TPS 60: Ordo Amoris Ordo Amoris translated from Latin means the "Order of Love". This phrase has popped into the news cycle after being used by Vice President JD Vance. What does the order of love have to do with anything in the world of the arena of public policy? Thankfully our team is joined by our esteemed colleague and friend Dr. W.B. Allen, to discern this phrase and its connection to the immigration debate. Please don't miss this rare conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, February 13th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35280355

TPS Expres: Is Legal Weed Working? 02/12/2025

TPS Expres: Is Legal Weed Working? Time has passed since many states have passed legalizing varieties of marijuana. So let's take a look and see what the results have been? Join Rob Walgate, Alan Duncan, and Dave Zanotti as we look at the impact over time in states since legalizing this drug. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35257865

TPS 60: The Hidden Virtue 02/07/2025

TPS 60: The Hidden Virtue "What issues are you focused on the most right now?" That is the question most asked by friends on The Public Square®. This year, the answer is a bit surprising. We open that conversation this week and invite you to join in the discussion all on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, February 7th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35197150

TPS Express: Why Can't These College Kids Read Books?! 02/01/2025

TPS Express: Why Can't These College Kids Read Books?! A discussion with Rob Walgate about the fascinating & alarming Rose Horowitch piece for The Atlantic "The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books." Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35197530

TPS 60: The Senate is The Problem 01/31/2025

TPS 60: The Senate is The Problem What if the great hopes for reforming the federal government (and draining the swamp) hit a brick wall? This week we get behind the curtain and reveal the biggest threat to the Trump agenda and how "We the People" can make a difference. You won’t find this kind of discussion on most news sites so please pull up a chair and join in the conversation in The Public Square®. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35100870

TPS Express: Examining Trump's Executive Orders 01/26/2025

TPS Express: Examining Trump's Executive Orders Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate, and Alan C. Duncan of The Public Square® discuss a few of the many recent executive orders. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/35197610

TPS 60: The 60th Presidential Inauguration 01/23/2025

TPS 60: The 60th Presidential Inauguration No matter who the President is, having the privilege to watch a leader be inaugurated into office is an inspiring moment. Few, if any nations, truly change power in this fashion. So we gathered around the table to debrief on the recent Presidential inauguration. The conversation goes past this event and spurs our thoughts on the meaning of leadership. Please join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34976035

TPS Express: Huff and Rogan 01/22/2025

TPS Express: Huff and Rogan What happens when a Bible scholar goes on the most popular media platform of our current time? Wesley Huff, biblical scholar, was recently interviewed by Joe Rogan. We share some highlights and fascinating moments from their conversation that are fueling our own. Join us for this special episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Alan Duncan and Rob Walgate. Release Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34958910

TPS 60: The Front Steps 01/17/2025

TPS 60: The Front Steps The Front Steps is a true story of a boy who loved to read and so much more. This week we update the amazing journey of this new book coming to life and the wonderful response from across the country to The Front Steps and just in time as the occupants change at Pennsylvania Avenue. The speeches will be read, the Executive Orders filed, the resistance in Congress will begin and the Progressive Media will begin their four year climb to regain control of the Administrative State. This week we look at all of that from a seat on The Front Steps. Grab a chair and listen in as we consider the true story of America as told from this childhood story of the life of Dr. William B. Allen. You won't hear this unique content and perspective anywhere but here on The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34894525

TPS 60: A New Atheism 01/10/2025

TPS 60: A New Atheism Professor Richard Dawkins and George Soros. Two names that have been influencing and in some cases dominating Western culture for a generation. Both names are in the news again this week. Is Professor Dawkins finally acknowledging that new atheism is actually more religion than science? And why would President Biden give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros? None of this is a coincidence. We connect the dots this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Intelligent Design The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 10th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34797770

TPS 60: Hiding the Facts 01/03/2025

TPS 60: Hiding the Facts For decades, the abortion industry has provided statistics and analysis on the process and practice of abortion. Now they want to hide the facts. They want new laws to release the abortion industry from fact-based accountability. Why are they suddenly afraid of the facts? In this first broadcast of the year we tear the curtain back from this hidden strategy and ask the questions that truly matter. For the unborn and all human live, we invite you to consider this story that the American media is covering up, - all on The Public Square®. Topic: Abortion The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34699460

TPS 60: It's A Wonderful Life 12/28/2024

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 27, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34638340

TPS 60: Christmas in America 1973, Part II 12/19/2024

TPS 60: Christmas in America 1973, Part II The story of the Herod's continues on Part II of Christmas in America 1973. Meanwhile, the news across America at that time grows darker. Was there any Light that was overcoming the darkness in that historic year? The music is amazing and the celebration concludes with a moment you won't soon forget. Please join in the exciting conclusion of this 14th episode of Christmas in America. Find more episodes of Christmas in America at and please share this musical gift with a friend for Christmas. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34531750

TPS 60: Christmas in America 1973, Part I 12/13/2024

TPS 60: Christmas in America 1973, Part I Join in the 14th Anniversary of Christmas in America as we go searching for the manger in the year 1973. This Christmas broadcast transports us back in time with the music of 1973 as we consider again the miracle that happened in Bethlehem so long ago. Thank you to everyone who attended this year's program in person! Part I of Christmas in America is available now and Part II will be available next week. Please join the celebration and share this episode with a friend. Tune in today on The Public Square® and Merry Christmas. Topic: Christmas In America The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34440035

TPS 60: A Charlie Brown Christmas 12/06/2024

TPS 60: A Charlie Brown Christmas Merry Christmas from all of us at The American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square®. On this week's show we are airing one of our favorite Christmas conversations, "The Charlie Brown Christmas." This particular episode of The Public Square® has taken on a new meaning. Starting in 2020, The Charlie Brown Christmas Special was not aired on network television, a tradition that started in 1965. We talk about that update at the end of this program. Please join in this Christmas conversation right here on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd Release Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34317155

TPS 60: Thanksgiving 2024 11/27/2024

TPS 60: Thanksgiving 2024 Welcome to the annual celebration of Thanksgiving on The Public Square®. This week we are going to take time to remember the ideas that have inspired us as a people and led us to aspire to be one nation under God. We'll reflect upon our history as the Lord inspires us to be curious as we think about what it might mean to be a pilgrim again here on this Earth. Please join us around the Thanksgiving table on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, November 26th, 2024 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/34171505

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