"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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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Release Date: Friday, October 25th, 2024