1850 Main Street™

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. 1850MainStreet.com

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. 1850MainStreet....

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. 1850MainStreet.com

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. 1850MainStreet.c...

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 educ...

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....

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." 1850MainStreet.com

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. 1850MainStreet.com

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. 1850MainSt...

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...

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 histo...

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. 1850MainStreet.com

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. 1850MainStreet.c...

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 f...

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 ac...

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....

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 Rama...

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. 185...

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 elec...

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. 1850MainStreet.com

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. 1850Main...

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...

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. 1850MainStree...

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 thi...

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....