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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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 28, 2025

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 Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/conservative-pronatalist-politics/681802/

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

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 Date: Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, February 13th, 2025

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, 2025

"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: Friday, February 7th, 2025

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 The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 31st, 2025

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

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025

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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 17th, 2025

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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 10th, 2024

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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2024

"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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 27, 2024

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 thepublicsquare.com 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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024

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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024

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 thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 6th, 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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 26th, 2024

The transition has already begun, but what will President Trump realistically be able to accomplish? What makes this situation so rare is we have the previous history of this President already. Will promises from the campaign trail be fulfilled? Will Congress and the Senate support or blockade? These questions and more are up for discussion. Join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 22nd, 2024

The election is over so… now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. The world of public policy doesn't take a break and neither does our team. Today we discuss more facts from the recent presidential election and what is coming next. We also turn the corner to Christmas and this year's upcoming live production of Christmas in America 1973. Lots of Joy - just ahead on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 15th, 2024

Join our team as we have the ultimate debrief regarding the results of the 2024 Elections. As a reminder, especially for new listeners, The Public Square® is not aligned with any political parties. We have a sincere and deep commitment for the good of our nation and we find the results of this election fascinating. So please join us as we look at the numbers, the media reports, the results, and try to discern what has just happened in our nation. Let's gather around today on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2024

We produce and place simple nonpartisan ads on the air and online, all the time. So why did Google and YouTube completely block and ban our advertising campaign for the new fact book - "Abortion in America"? These companies have set up every barrier they can to halt our efforts to give this information to people across the nation. What is it about fact-based, nonpartisan, information they are so afraid of? What don't they want you to know? This is a conversation you can't miss. Please join us today on The Public Square® and share this episode with a friend. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 1st, 2024

Comparing Presidential candidates to General George Washington is a long-held tradition in American journalism. Is it fair to hold modern politicians to such a historic standard? The Atlantic once again published yet another hit piece on Donald Trump this time by a history professor. So we called in the Dean of History, Dr. William B. Allen to analyze the Atlantic critique and give us some guidelines on how to fairly evaluate American Presidents and those wishing to hold the office so aptly defined by the First President. You don't want to miss this enlightening presentation this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024