Friday, May 22, 2026

Welcome to our Weekend Edition with host Dr. Merrill Matthews. His co-hosts are Lathan Watts and Jordan Lorence. The show features discussions regarding economics, fraud, antisemitism, U.S. spending, and a lot more.

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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• What should a husband do when he’s pursuing intimacy and reconciliation, but his wife remains cold, bitter, and emotionally distant?

• Joseph wrestles with dating boundaries: How sacrificial should you become for someone you’re not even married to yet?

Segment 2

• Tristan asks: What’s the best way to actually memorize Scripture when fighting pornography and lust?

• Samuel asks: Can serving faithfully in the local church help renew your mind when fighting porn addiction?

Segment 3

• Kyla asks: Does a pastor have the authority to shut down private small groups in members’ homes?

• Emily asks: Is there anything biblically wrong with a massive age-gap relationship—or is it just unwise?

Segment 4

• Michael asks: What’s the real difference between preaching God’s Word and simply teaching biblical information?

• Anonymous asks: How do Christians know which biblical commands were cultural and which are still binding today?

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All around the world, Christians are persecuted every day. What if there was a way to connect with those Christians without risking their safety? This is where SafeMeet comes into play. SafeMeet is an innovative app that allows video calls, file sharing, texting, and more, all in one spot. The communication is end-to-end encrypted, which means privacy is locked down tighter than anything Big Tech companies could offer. Janice Trey is a spokesperson for SafeMeet, and she explains the importance of the app’s singular design, which doesn’t require users to switch between other apps to share information - a key moment that makes information vulnerable to hackers. She explains why SafeMeet is a better option than other chat apps, and how easy it is to use both at home and in business!

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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 who left his home and family to serve in the Great War. The story is told by his surviving son, American author and businessman John D. Beckett who wrote, The War Letters. You won't want to miss this true story on The Public Square®.

Special Guest: John Beckett

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Dave Zanotti. 

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Release Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026

A lot of headlines feel like noise until you ask one question: who is actually being held accountable? That’s where we start on Good News Friday. We walk through a US Supreme Court decision that shifts the legal landscape for trucking companies, especially when crashes involve drivers who aren’t properly trained, don’t meet basic standards, or can’t read critical road signs. When liability gets real, incentives change fast, and that can mean fewer tragedies on the highway and clearer options for families seeking justice after negligence. 

Then we dig into a surprising development from the Department of Justice: a massive fund designed to help victims of government “weaponization” seek redress through a defined process. We talk about what it could mean for trust in institutions, why lawful avenues for grievances matter, and how accountability is supposed to work when government actors cross the line. 

We also hit two big immigration policy stories with real-world impact: DHS fast-tracking border barriers near Big Bend to disrupt trafficking routes, and the US stepping away from the UN Global Compact on Migration. That opens a bigger conversation about sovereignty, assimilation, culture, and the difference between compassion and chaos. If you want news you can evaluate instead of just react to, listen through and share your take with us. Subscribe, send this to a friend who needs some good news, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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