The Public Square®

By The American Policy RoundtableNews Politics

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September 03 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 be breaking the parties and candidates behind them? Join us now on The Public Square®.

Topic: Elections

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, September 4th 2026

57 min
September 02 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 thoughts out on the table especially after Dr. Allen shared last week. Join the discussion now on The Public Square.®.

Topic: Movies

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Release Date: Wednesday, September 2nd 2026

27 min
August 28 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 historian, Dr. W.B. Allen thinks too? This is a conversation you don't want to miss today on the Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, August 28th, 2026

57 min
August 21 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 done to change the momentum of the Democrat Socialists of America? The conversation continues today on The Public Square®.

Topic: Communism

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

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Release Date: Friday, August 20th, 2026

56 min
August 14 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 anything? This is a continuation on our new series on communism. Tune in and join the conversation today on The Public Square®.

Topic: Communism

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, August 14th, 2026

56 min
August 07 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 current tech crisis we're in. This episode is a rebroadcast from our series on The Circle.

Topic: Books

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, August 6th, 2026

54 min
July 31 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 fact-finding mission to retell the real story of Karl Marx and the rise of communism this week on The Public Square®. Please join in the conversation and bring a friend

Topic: Communism

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, July 31st, 2026

56 min
July 29 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 this crisis really at and what can we do about it? Join us today on the Public Square®.

Topic: Education

The Public Square® Express Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

27 min
July 24 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 by AI? We tackle this story and discuss how parents and teachers are overcoming the literacy challenge this week on The Public Square®. Pull up a chair!

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, July 17th, 2026

55 min
July 17 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 can join in the joy of that day by visiting The Public Square® on youTube. Get a backstage pass to the event now and hear so much more.
You gotta see this one!
Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, July 17th, 2026

54 min

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