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The Abortion Industry is on the offensive, spinning more horror stories about how pro-life laws are harming women. While all the while, it is Planned Parenthood that is in crisis as the New York Times has recently reported. Now the people of Missouri are fighting back with a plan to liberate their Constitution and protect all human life. Will they succeed? Is there anything we can all do to help i...

What is MAGA natalism? At least one New York Times writer thinks that it is doomed to fail. Join Dave Zanotti, Rob Walgate and Alan C. Duncan as they discuss the birthrate and population crisis in America and around the world. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, 21st, 2025

Several states have "enshrined" abortion into their constitutions pretending that it is a natural right -- to kill an innocent unborn child for any reason. The results of this policy are morbid. The stories of death and injury to mothers are growing. This week we look at the state of Colorado where abortionists are escaping accountability, women are dying and citizens are forced to pay for abortio...

How many states did Kamala Harris win in 2024? And Donald Trump? When we look at the map of all 50 states there is a lesson about where America is heading. We puzzle over these questions and the conclusions might surprise you. Please join us this week on The Public Square ®.  Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Dat...

The Declaration of Independence, the shot heard round the world, and a government built on consent. This is the outstanding history that built America. Gather around for a conversation reminding us just how important the upcoming 250th Celebration of America is, today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zan...

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® Lo...

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. thepu...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Fri...

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 host...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date:...

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. thepublicsquare.co...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 21st, 2025

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 h...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025

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 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®...

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:"  https://life.aproundtable.org/ "The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist" from The...

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:...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Da...

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. Pl...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, February 12th, 20...

"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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025    

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...

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Sunday, January 26th, 2025