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: The Off Year Gamble 11/14/2025

TPS 60: The Off Year Gamble Two issues breaking. First what happened on Election Day in New York City? And why is Dave Ramsey warning America about the explosion of sports betting? We find answers to both these issues this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/39030590

TPS 60: Bill Gates on Climate Change…Never Mind 11/07/2025

TPS 60: Bill Gates on Climate Change…Never Mind Can you imagine the Bill Gates essentially saying “never mind” regarding climate change? Well it happened in a memo to the United Nations. How could this story be true and also not be the news story everyone is talking about? This conversation is not happening anywhere else but The Public Square®. Please don’t miss this episode and share this with a friend. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38951220

TPS 60: The "New" Citizenship Test 10/31/2025

TPS 60: The "New" Citizenship Test The conversation on America’s 250th anniversary is active already and now The Washington Post joins the conversation with a ”Citizenship Test”. Well our team took the pop quiz. Want to know what we scored? Tune in today as we share this and more on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 31st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38859665

TPS Express: Who is Alexander Soros? 10/29/2025

TPS Express: Who is Alexander Soros? Alexander Soros, The Center for American Progress, and others have a mission to reconstruct America. Let’s take a moment to examine their mission and actually pray for them. There’s more to learn, so please don’t miss this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38830365

TPS 60: Listen to Moses 10/24/2025

TPS 60: Listen to Moses The consent of the governed is one of the core concepts in the founding of our nation. But where did the Founders find this concept? Was it modeled before America? The answer may surprise you and will give you a whole framework on how the American government functions. Join us as we discuss this and more today on The Public Square® Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 24th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38759775

TPS Express: The Election No One Sees 10/22/2025

TPS Express: The Election No One Sees Everyone is busy, the government is a giant and what are we supposed to do especially in an off-off election year? We can't change everything in a day, but if we all take a moment to educate ourselves, to share information and vote we can truly make a difference. Please learn more and join us today on The Public Square® Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38745520

TPS 60: The Unfinished Revolution, Part I 10/17/2025

TPS 60: The Unfinished Revolution, Part I The oldest magazine in America is seeking to define the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as an "Unfinished Revolution". Does that make sense? Is it even close to historical accuracy and why does it matter? Please join in the first of many episodes discussing the Declaration and why it still matters today and for the next generation. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38618665

TPS Express: Pastor Conversations with Joe Hunt 10/15/2025

TPS Express: Pastor Conversations with Joe Hunt Last week we had the joy to share our conversation with Pastor Joe Hunt. We kept the microphones on and are sharing the rest of the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38594965

TPS 60: Pastor Conversations - Joe Hunt 10/10/2025

TPS 60: Pastor Conversations - Joe Hunt There are pastors all over the nation using the work of The Public Square® as a launching point for their congregations. Today we are excited to share a conversation with Pastor Joe Hunt and his biblical perspective on selflessness, fatherhood, love, and much more. Please pour a cup of coffee and join our conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, October 10th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38537625

TPS 60: What is Forgiveness? 10/03/2025

TPS 60: What is Forgiveness? Forgiveness is making various headlines in the news. What does it really look like to forgive and what does it do to us when we forgive? Along with these questions we also announce some exciting news regarding a new book release and this year's Christmas in America. Please don't miss the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38446965

TPS Express: History Crash Course - Patton & Luther 10/01/2025

TPS Express: History Crash Course - Patton & Luther Today we dive into the history of General S. Patton an often forgotten hero of WWII and Martin Luther whose fight for religious freedom and reform changed the world. This rich conversation is pulled from our archives and is still thought provoking and inspiring. Join us today on the Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38394780

TPS 60: De-Pop Denial 09/26/2025

TPS 60: De-Pop Denial The science is in and settled. America is in a crisis of depopulation. Why are the US Media, our elected officials and major US Corporations in denial of this imminent threat? We take on the new data and new stories today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38358610

TPS 60: Split Reality - The Death of Charlie Kirk 09/18/2025

TPS 60: Split Reality - The Death of Charlie Kirk After prayer and counsel our team has gathered to discuss Charlie Kirk’s murder. The story is still unfolding but the way the media and major news outlets are reporting this story shows the split reality all Americans are living in. Is this the death of journalism? Please join our conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38270365

TPS 60: Kaine's Blunder 09/12/2025

TPS 60: Kaine's Blunder “Our rights come from God our Creator not from our laws not from our governments”. Does this statement cause you to fear? That’s what it evokes from U.S. Senator Tim Caine of Virginia and he said so out loud in the U.S. Senate. But doesn't the Declaration of Independence say that our rights come from God, not the government? We discuss Kaine's Blunder this week on The Public Square®. This episode was recorded before September 10th and before the murder of Charlie Kirk, on September 11. David Zanotti, Chairman of The American Policy Roundtable®, spoke of Mr. Kirk's murder on Your Morning Show with Michael DelGiorno. You can listen to all three hours of that broadcast by clicking Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 11th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38189930

TPS 60: Reconstructing Talk Radio with Michael DelGiorno 09/05/2025

TPS 60: Reconstructing Talk Radio with Michael DelGiorno Are talk radio and podcasting growing in influence across America? A look inside talk radio with three career broadcasters who share a common faith and mission on this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, September 5th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38097445

TPS 60: Words Matter 08/29/2025

TPS 60: Words Matter Whether it's a military battle, a proposed amendment, an email, or even an argument about a Cracker Barrel logo... Words Matter. They matter to the right, the left and the middle. Recently a memo was leaked from a wealthy Left Wing think tank telling Democrats that they have to change their words - in a hurry. We enter this conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 29th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/38001205

TPS 60: 2026 - The Election Starts Here 08/22/2025

TPS 60: 2026 - The Election Starts Here In 2023 the abortion industry began a campaign to take over portions of state constitutions and enshrine their agenda into state law. Now the LGBTQ+? community is attempting to do the same and all in time to alter the outcome of key races for Congress on the 2026 ballot. This national campaign has been launched in the state of Ohio and will soon be traveling across the country. We turn the lights on this strategy and discuss the potential consequences on this episode of The Public Square®. Please join us for a perspective from the ground that you won't hear anywhere else in the American media. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 22nd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37905775

TPS 60: Dr. W.B. Allen from Mt. Vernon 08/14/2025

TPS 60: Dr. W.B. Allen from Mt. Vernon Today we release for the first time ever, an exclusive interview with Dr. W.B. Allen held at Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington. Dr. W.B. Allen is an extraordinary scholar on George Washington's life and has dedicated years of research, writing and teaching to "the General". It is remarkable to speak with him at the very home and heart of our first President. This is an episode you can not miss today on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37805930

TPS Express: A Musical Journey with Ernie Haase, Part III 08/13/2025

TPS Express: A Musical Journey with Ernie Haase, Part III When Ernie Haase and Dave Zanotti sit down the content is endless! This is the final portion of their discussion around music, America, and faith. We hope you enjoy this conclusion of this special series and we hope it inspires you to connect with others wherever you are. Topic: Music The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesdsay, August 13th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37803230

TPS 60: A Musical Journey with Ernie Haase, Part II 08/08/2025

TPS 60: A Musical Journey with Ernie Haase, Part II Our exclusive conversation with Ernie Haase and Dave Zanotti continues as our discussion opens to what America’s founding truths and principles really mean. As well as the beauty found in a childlike faith and the true adventure in a life dedicated to Christ. Please join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Music The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37729780

TPS 60: A Musical Journey with Ernie Haase, Part I 08/01/2025

TPS 60: A Musical Journey with Ernie Haase, Part I "America, Land of Hopes and Dreams" is the new musical show touring the nation. Created by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun this show will be reaching audiences across the land all through the celebration of Declaration 250. Today Dave Zanotti and Ernie Haase sit down and discuss the power of music and how a song can touch a soul, shape a nation, and even change history. Don't miss this exclusive conversation and extraordinary music from Ernie Haase and Signature Sound only on The Public Square®. Topic: Music The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37630370

TPS 60: The Johnson Amendment & You 07/25/2025

TPS 60: The Johnson Amendment & You Since 1954 Americans Americans have been dealing with 30 words of vengeance focused on non-profit churches and ministries and placed in the IRS Code by then Senator Lyndon Johnson. A recent legal challenge to "The Johnson Amendment" has created a tidal wave of media confusion across the country. Today we turn the lights on The Johnson Amendment and what his legal challenge means for the rights of freedom of speech and conscience for all. You don't want to miss this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37542475

TPS 60: Is America a Republic or Democracy? 07/18/2025

TPS 60: Is America a Republic or Democracy? Everyone believes they know the answer... but what does the Constitution actually say? As we approach America's 250th birthday it's important we understand what form of government America actually is. Thankfully we have our team and special guest Dr. W.B. Allen to share their thoughts and guide us through these questions. So let's pick up a Constitution and share this episode with a friend today. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37436150

TPS 60: "In the Beginning God" 07/11/2025

TPS 60: "In the Beginning God" How do the very first four words of Genesis and the Declaration of Independence go together? Let’s dive in, as we broadcast David Zanotti’s annual Fourth of July address to Bethel Chapel. Join us today and The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, July 11th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37369900

TPS 60: Declaration 250 - The Launch 07/03/2025

TPS 60: Declaration 250 - The Launch Last Sunday we had a party in honor of July 4th and in preparation for the bigger party next year celebrating America's 250th birthday. We believe this celebration is important and the Declaration is too. We are not waiting, we are beginning the celebration now and with plenty more to come. So find out what's happening and join us today on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37267675

TPS 60: Attacks on Iran 06/25/2025

TPS 60: Attacks on Iran Our team, our neighbors, and our nation are all watching the news with Iran. Let's start the conversation with a rich, yet quick, history lesson on Iran, Israel, and other facets of the middle east. This is an essential framework that will help everyone as we discuss the current events and see what happens next. Don't miss this very important episode today on The Public Square.®. Topic: International News The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37149440

TPS Express: No Kings Continued 06/21/2025

TPS Express: No Kings Continued Our conversation continues concerning the "No Kings" movement. We have to wonder if "No Kings" is seeking to create a crisis or is the crisis already here? Let's discuss this and more today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37088835

TPS 60: No Kings 06/20/2025

TPS 60: No Kings The streets have been filled with protesters under a new movement called "No Kings" but is this movement really new? Join us as we discover more about what this movement is, and the 209 organizations with their agendas behind the "No Kings" banner. This is a conversation you can't miss. Please listen today and share this episode with a friend. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Friday, June 20th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/37091145

TPS 60: Does God Use Stories? 06/13/2025

TPS 60: Does God Use Stories? How can we impact culture through the arts? For new listeners The Public Square is more than a radio show, it's a media network that expands a vast form of music, books, radio, and even children's content through our newest outreach Kids on the Square. Gather around the table for stories, laughs, and a behind the scenes look at the new projects we are working on. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, June 12th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36971820

TPS 60: Who's Running the Country...Continued 06/06/2025

TPS 60: Who's Running the Country...Continued The conversation continues, as well as the story of corruption and cover-ups. We are asking more questions about the Biden White House and why it is important get to the bottom of all of this. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. Release Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025 /episode/index/show/thepublicsquare/id/36882605

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