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Some may be asking "Do you really think you can make a difference in national policy issues?" or saying "Maybe this issue is just too big for you." These thoughts may be true but what about the loaves and fishes? Join us today as we have a Sunday school style episode reminding us of this miracle and the miracles we have been a part of in the world of school choice.  Take a listen on  today's episo...

Can we solve the immigration problem with 30 minutes of conversation and one more strong cup of coffee? We are tackling the tough questions and arguing them out - in real time.  Take a listen on  today's episode of The Public Square® and please tell a friend.   Topic: Immigration The Public Square® Long Format with host David Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

Here we go. The donuts are on the table and the coffee is hot. We attempt to solve the immigration problem in America in just one hour. Spoiler alert...it may take two hours. Please tune in on whatever device works best and listen to people trying to find real answers to real questions on immigration in America on The Public Square®.  Topic: Immigration The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wa...

Can Congress step up and fix the controversy over the enforcement of immigration laws? What is stopping them? We continue to unfold the story that is dominating the nation and asking questions that few seem willing to tackle. This is part two of the ongoing series seeking real answers on immigration. Please join in the conversation and tell a friend. Topic: Immigration The Public Square® Long Form...

Immigration is a top policy concern for the nation in 2026 and beyond. This episode begins a series built on solid research, historical context and biblical principles. Let's start at the beginning - together on The Public Square®. Topic: Immigration The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026

Before there were social media "influencers" there were people like Martin Luther King Jr. and his friend Dr. Sterling Glover. Join us for a behind the scenes review of how we remember the lessons Dr. Glover taught us about the civil rights movement and how people of faith were the difference. Topic: Racism The Public Square® Long Format with host David Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Fr...

How noisy is hell? That was a question C.S. Lewis pondered in Screwtape Letters. It seemed to Lewis that one of the devil's best schemes is to keep people distracted from a mindset anchored in the reality of God. Is this the real problem in America today...the one no one seems to want to talk about? We are as we look forward to 2026 and the mission work that must be done here in the USA. Please jo...

The riveting true story of our friend Cosmin Bota continues and expands to his new journeys in missionary work with children and foster care. Please don't miss this powerful testimony today on The Public Square ® . Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Express Format thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, January 15th 2026

Today our friend Cosmin Bota tells us the true story of his family fleeing communist, socialist Romania in the 80's as a child with his four siblings and his father leading the way. Don't miss this remarkable story that reminds us of the value of freedom. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 8th 2026

As we ring in the New Year our team sits to discuss the new release of  An Oration: John Quincy's Christian America . This speech was essentially lost in time until our team, and with the help of our friend Dr. W.B. Allen, helped rediscover it. Our conversation doesn't stay in the past, what we learn applies to issues we see in our government today.    Many listeners may have their own copy of  An...

We are still celebrating Christmas here at The Public Square®, and what better way to spread the joy of Christmas than sharing what our Children's division has been working on? Kids on the Square™ is a part of our radio network and has created two new Christmas episodes this year. We hope your family enjoys this special broadcast and please visit kidsonthesquare.com to learn more.  Topic: Holidays...

Our journey back in time continues with Part II of the live, 15th anniversary episode of Christmas in America 1837. The outstanding musical selections continue and we are honored by the personal visit of  a very special guest, Dr. William B. Allen, discussing the release of the new book " An Oration: John Quincy Adams' Christian America."  Join in the conclusion of this exciting story and please,...

Join us for the special, live, 15th edition of Christmas in America! The year is 1837 as we go looking for the manger. You won't believe the history, the truth, and the joy this year holds. Featuring musical performances by Jeff Taylor, Dennis Parker, Charlotte Ritchie, The French Family, and more. Gather your family, friends, and neighbors and tune in now for this very special episode on The Publ...

Join us for a rebroadcast of Christmas In America 1946. Travel back to 1946 when Harry Truman was President, the most deadly War the world had ever witnessed was finally over, and when Frank Capra pitched his friend Jimmy Stewart on a new movie titled, It's A Wonderful Life . You won't want to miss this radio variety program, with our musical guests Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Rodeo and Julie...

Welcome to the annual celebration of Thanksgiving on The Public Square®. Today we 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 and wonder "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 Squ...

News is breaking everyday around the realities of Sports Wagering and Prop Betting. How does this all affect professional athletes? How addictive is online betting? And how accessible is it to minors? All these questions and more surround our conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday,...

Is there a link between Christmas and the 4th of July? Is there a witness from the Founding Era that made such a claim? Please join us today as we open the cover on a new book titled, "An Oration, John Quincy Adams' Christian America" and listen in on a conversation that may change your whole view on how America began. It all begins this week on The Public Square ®. Topic: Books The Public Square®...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025

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®...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Fri...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, October...

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 ho...

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 an...

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 Fo...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025