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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. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, April 25th, 2025

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 this 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: Friday, April 18th, 2025

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 hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025

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: Friday, March 28th, 2025

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.com Release Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025

Today we discuss "3.14 Action" a new group dedicated to electing democratic doctors into public office. They believe that America is not receiving "The Science" and politicians geared towards this agenda are who we need in office. There are so many red flags from this agenda and it's moving strongly in all areas of the nation. What is "The Science"? We want to know "The Truth" when it comes to our public policy, elected officials, and America. If you do as well, then please listen 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 21st, 2025

Today we share an episode of “First Person” a broadcast created by our dear friend Wayne Shepherd featuring even more 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 have the joy of sharing even more of his story. So please join us today on The Public Square.® Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, March 14th, 2025

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 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. J.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

There are structural, political, and financial problems running rampant in the United States Senate. Is everyone bought and paid for? The current situation is that The Senate has the final say but is that the design and intention of the U.S. Constitution? This is not good news for the naive, but we must have the conversation if we ever hope to change. Please don't miss this important episode today on 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