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The Public Square®
The national radio broadcast of the American Policy Roundtable aired coast-to-coast, hosted by Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd. Subscribe and tune in for behind the scene discussions of public policy issues that most talk radio shows won't touch.
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TPS 60: It's the most miserable time of the year
We need election therapy from the campaign battles that have taken place this midterm season. Should we even bother to vote any more? The answer is of course…
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TPS 60: Yard Signs
In an election year filled with tv and streaming ads, mailers, and billionaires we think there's still a lot we can learn from the simple yard sign. Let's talk…
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TPS 60: Feeling "Wedged?"
The final push on the 2026 Elections is here. Chances are your TVs, computers, and mailboxes are surrounded by the candidates and their campaigns. Thankfully…
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TPS 60: God and AI
AI is software, plugs, and wires right? Well, the creators of the major AI company Anthropic are no longer sure. What happens when various religious leaders…
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TPS 60: Will You Vote the Way Your Bot Wants?
2026 marks the first time AI is readily available to give summaries and opinions about your ballot. AI is not non-partisan unlike ivoters.com which is a…
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TPS Express: What Worldview will Control Congress?
Jared Huffman, Representative for California, has declared a cry for "No Prophets" in America with the publication of his newest book. Is the fear of a…
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TPS 60: Socialism vs. Christian Nationalism
These two ideas are raging in public policy, political campaigns, and the public mind in America. Are these ideas the greatest threat to America's founding…
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TPS 60: Do American Boys Need to Play Football?
Football it's a treasured American pastime and dominates our screens. But are the concussions worth it? Is this discipline what's needed to learn and form…
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TPS 60: Evil Still Has An Address - 9/11/26
Twenty-five years ago Americans experienced a moment of manifest evil. The losses were overwhelming. The resolve was to never forget. Have we? 9/11 is…
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TPS 60: The Parties are Broken
Where is the money for their election season coming from? The answers may surprise you and the amounts are in the billions. But could all this money actually…
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TPS Express: Young Washington Team Debrief
The discussion on the new film, "Young Washington" by Angel Studios continues with the rest of the team sharing their thoughts and opinions. There were lots of…
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TPS 60: Young Washington with Dr. W.B. Allen
You may have watched or are planning to stream the movie "Young Washington" by Angel Studios. Well, wouldn't it be interesting to hear what the esteemed…
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TPS 60: The Power of the DSA
Still concerned about the DSA? It looks like 35 years of not teaching the real history of socialism is now bearing fruit in American culture. Can anything be…
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TPS 60: Who Owns This World?
Ownership matters when it comes to nations, cities, towns, homes, and the world. What happens if ownership becomes irrelevant? What happens when you can't own…
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TPS 60: "That Hideous Strength"
Have you read C.S. Lewis' sci-fi fantasy That Hideous Strength? The Public Square® team just did and this week they discuss how its concepts relate to the…
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TPS 60: Does Anyone Remember Communism?
Can anyone under the age of 40 recall the USSR? Have we forgotten the haunting spectre of communism and the toll that was paid just decades ago? We begin…
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TPS Express: The Level of this Literacy Crisis
The Atlantic declared "The Age of Reading is Over". Well let's bounce this idea off of a school teacher who's in the classroom and the breakroom. What level is…
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TPS 60: The Age of Reading is Over
Why would America's oldest magazine post a cover story titled "The Age of Reading is Over"? It just happened. Is it true or is this just a bad dream fostered…
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TPS 60: Declaration 250 - You Gotta See It!
Its better than fireworks! The Declaration 250 Celebration from The American Mission® Center is on the air and on screen for you and your family to enjoy. You…
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TPS 60: Did the Founders Know?
The Declaration of Independence refers to the God of the Bible four times. Was this just ceremonial or did the Founders know the One they were calling upon? On…
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TPS 60: Once in 250 years - Celebrating the Declaration
The American Policy Roundtable™ has been an advocate for the Declaration of Independence since our founding in 1980. For the next several weeks here on The…
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TPS 60: Who Wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the Declaration? It may feel like a trick question on a pop quiz. Does Google, AI, or even a school textbook give you the real answer? Let's go back…
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TPS 60: The Father of Our Nation
General George Washington was a man whose own father passed away when he was age 11, a man who chose to be a stepfather, a General who led young men into…
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TPS 60: After Trump
There's only been one person in history that has made such a world changing impact to alter all living things and dictate how we mark the passage of…
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TPS Express: THINQ Debrief
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gabe Lyons and learning about the organization THINQ. Our team has the chance to discuss THINQ and what hosting a…
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TPS 60: THINQ about the 4th
This week we enjoy the thoughts of Gabe Lyons a good friend and the founder of THINQ Media. Gabe and his team have crafted a strategy on how to bring a…
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TPS 60: America's 250th Birthday is Coming… So What?
Can we just skip the big hoopla about the 4th of July? Or does remembering the Declaration matter enough to do something about it? Please tune in this week to…
The Public Square®TPS 60: The War Letters - Memorial Day 2026
Today we re-broadcast a special episode as a timely way to honor Memorial Day. Journey back to the early 1900's and hear the story of a young man from Canada…
The Public Square®TPS 60: "God Governs in the Affairs of Men" with Dr. W.B. Allen
We are blessed to have the esteemed historian, author, and friend Dr. W. B. Allen join our discussion on the origins of our country in the light of America's…
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TPS 60: Deists No More - The Myth Debunked
After more than 100 years, the myth that America's founders were predominantly deists has been openly refuted in a feature article in the Associated Press. For…
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TPS 60: Why do Presidents Get Shot?
Given the recent shootings at the White House Correspondents dinner we are prompted with many questions regarding assassination attempts. Are there any trends?…
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TPS Express: Man & The Moon
Our conversation continues with special guest David DeFelice, retired NASA engineer and friend of the program. There is a world of knowledge to learn about the…
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TPS 60: When Americans Go to the Moon
What happens when Americans go to the moon and how does that change our point of view? Join us around the table for this exciting conversation with special…
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TPS Express: Mental Health Day, Part II
The conversation around the war with Iran continues. How can one have any hope or peace during such difficult world events that are out of our control? Let's…
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TPS 60: Mental Health Day, Part I
Is all the news, talk hosts, and chatter running your life? Let's push pause and share how we filter the media and constant 24 hour news cycle in order to keep…
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TPS 60: Answering Your Questions on Gambling
We have received a tremendous response from our recent episodes on gambling. These responses, questions, and comments have opened up even more levels to the…
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TPS 60: "Heaven's Encore with Fanny Crosby" - Easter Edition
Might the Resurrection be considered as the greatest encore of all time? At Easter time we celebrate a supernatural reality; an event documented by…
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TPS Express: Gambling Addict for a Year
The Atlantic recently published a story where a reporter studied the effects of online gambling for a year. Addiction is now at our fingertips and are there…
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TPS 60: March Sadness
Addiction, loss, debt and turmoil under the ruse of "Winning Big" are at your fingertips with sports gambling. Why is our culture, our sports leagues, and our…
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TPS Express: An Exclusive Interview on "History Matters"
Our exclusive interview with Dorie McCullough Lawson, and Michael Hill continues as we discuss the newest release "History Matters", which shares special and…
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TPS 60: "History Matters"
Welcome to a very special interview discussing "History Matters" by David McCullough, Dorie McCullough Lawson, and Michael Hill. David McCullough's legacy…
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TPS 60: We All Miss
Can America survive much longer without a revival... of forgiveness? Can any of us? This week we uncover the conspiracy in plain sight, a mindset of…
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TPS 60: The War Powers Act
Are the US Military actions against Iran legal? Some in Congress and in the Media Establishment say no but what does the Constitution say? Some basic answers…
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TPS 60: "Why Johnny Can't Read"
Ever heard of the title "Why Johnny Can't Read - And What You Can Do About It"? Well in 1955 most everyone was reading this best seller honing in on America's…
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TPS 60: Loaves and Fishes
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…
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TPS Express: Immigration - Deportation
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…
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TPS 60: Immigration - "What Are You Afraid Of?"
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…
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TPS 60: Immigration - Can Congress Fix This?
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…
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TPS 60: Immigration - Turning on the Light
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…
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TPS 60: A Lesson on Civil Rights in America
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…
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TPS 60: Distractions
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…
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TPS Express: Fleeing Communist Romania, Continued
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…
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TPS 60: Fleeing Communist Romania, A True Story
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…
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TPS 60: "An Oration" in the New Year
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…
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TPS 60: Merry Christmas from Kids on the Square™
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…
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TPS 60: Christmas in America 1837, Part II
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…
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TPS 60: Christmas in America 1837, Part I
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…
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TPS 60: Christmas in America 1946
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…
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TPS 60: Thanksgiving 2025
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…
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TPS Express: Sports Gamble Update 2025
News is breaking everyday around the realities of Sports Wagering and Prop Betting. How does this all affect professional athletes? How addictive is online…