Best American Policy Roundtable Podcasts (2025)

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Prom celebrates Cobb County's 'rockstars'; Chelsea Gardens residents evicted after complaints about now-condemned property 46:39

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Residents spoke out about the poor conditions of the Chelsea Gardens apartments in College Park. Now, they must find a new place to live. The City of College Park has reportedly condemned the complex due to its deplorable state, giving residents short notice to move. Shakira Fortson with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, outgoing resident And…

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TPS 60: To Tariff or Not to Tariff - Part II 54:21

1d ago54:21

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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…

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Presidents Don't Fix Problems, We Do 2:01

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How big of a deal is the economy, particularly in a Biblical worldview? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, April 25, 2025

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Summit aims to spread awareness about how art can be used to process grief 56:12

2d ago56:12

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The Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University is hosting the Arts and Wellbeing Summit: Artistic Expression and Processing Grief on April 25-26. Rose talks with Katie Ericson-Baskin, the Ingram director of education at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, and Laney Castle, an administrative coordinator for the education department at the Michael C. Car…

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Tariffs: What's the Secret? 2:01

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Why is China such a large factor in the conversation about tariffs? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Energy justice advocate on the benefits of an energy audit; Mozley Park residents push for noise barriers between their homes and I-20 50:17

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An energy audit can help new homeowners save money — not just through energy efficiency but with tax credits and more. However, an energy audit is not a required step in the homebuying process. Data also reveals that low-income households spend a larger share of their income on energy costs when compared to other households and that Georgia ranks i…

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Tariffs: Is It Just Politics? 2:01

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"If we have tariffs, it'll bring jobs back to America... right?" Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

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What to expect at the 56th AJC Peachtree Road Race; Local nonprofit uses equine-assisted therapy to foster healing 50:20

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This year marks the 56th Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Rich Kenah, who serves as the race director and the CEO of the Atlanta Track Club, returns to “Closer Look” to talk more about this year's expanded race experience, which includes the return of a cherished tradition. Plus, Flying Change Equine Therapy fosters emotional heali…

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Tariffs: An Old-School Approach 2:01

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Where did the idea of tariffs come from in the first place? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Why Due Process Matters 1:06:28

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In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Nick Gillespie, and Matt Welch discuss how President Donald Trump is de-prioritizing due process by not adhering to a ruling from the Supreme Court. They also talk about how Harvard University's tax status could be in jeopardy and reflect on the legacy of Pope Franc…

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Youth mental health and family support program expanding to more Georgia counties; Morehouse College to posthumously honor 1930’s lynching victim 50:28

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Youth Villages is expanding its family support, mental and behavioral health services to reach more Georgia communities. The Intercept program is beginning in Rockdale, Douglas, and Paulding Counties. Tanya Anderson, the executive director of Youth Villages Georgia, and Jameta Wheeler, the state manager for In-Home Services at Youth Villages, talk …

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S7 - Ep#4 - The Spirit of Resilience: Farmer Stuart Woolf and His Vision for the Future 52:09

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Stuart Woolf, among California’s largest farmers and Executive Chairman of Woolf Farming Company, has a vision for the heart of California’s Great Central Valley. And agave, the hearty cousin of the tasty asparagus plant, is central to that vision. We talk of Stuart’s interesting journey, his family’s regenerative practices and his fascination with…

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Tariffs: It's Complicated 2:01

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It seems like no matter where we go, we're hearing about tariffs everywhere. We're talking about tariffs and the American economy this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Economy The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, April 21, 2025

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Lee Bollinger on Trump’s Attack on Harvard and Academic Freedom 42:52

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former President of Columbia University Lee Bollinger about the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and what America stands to lose in the rollback of academic freedom. Then, author Michael Lewis joins the show to discuss his new book, “Who Is Government.” As DOGE moves to dismantle government agenci…

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TPS 60: To Tariff or Not to Tariff? Part I 56:15

9d ago56:15

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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 these 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 Da…

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The God & Caesar Controversy 2:01

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How do we bring the God & Caesar controversy to its conclusion? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Taxes The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, April 18, 2025

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Sustainable Georgia Futures spreads awareness about the harms of climate gentrification on Atlanta’s BIPOC communities; Wylde Center cultivates community and nature in Edgewood 50:28

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On today’s special edition of "Closer Look," Rose and the team take listeners out into the community. First, we begin with a climate gentrification tour in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. Rose talks with Adrienne Rice, the executive director of Sustainable Georgia Futures, about the nonprofit’s mission to help specific communities grow and …

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What Belongs to Caesar... Belongs to God 2:01

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Is the world divided between God and Caesar? Is that what Jesus meant? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Taxes The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

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“Closer Look” roundtable: How should Atlanta respond to this social & economic moment? 49:24

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President Donald Trump’s 100-day mark for his second term is fast approaching. Since taking office, the Trump administration has already taken several executive actions on education, immigration and more. Today’s special edition of “Closer Look” focused on the potential economic and social challenges the Atlanta region could face within the next fo…

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What is God's and What is Caesar's? 2:01

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On Holy Week, the perfect trick question was given to Jesus by politicians and religious leaders. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Taxes The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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New book explores how Black Americans can close wealth gap through social and economic power 50:22

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Beyond democratic freedoms, what factors into how Black Americans thrive socially and economically? It’s a theme that’s explored in the new book, “BLACK POWER SCORECARD: Measuring the Racial Gap and What We Can Do to Close It.” The book’s author, Professor Andre M. Perry is a nationally recognized expert on race, structural inequality, economic inc…

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Trying to Trap Jesus 2:01

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Did Jesus fall into the trap set for him by the Pharisees with a question about taxes? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Taxes The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

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Appen Media and Decaturish.com buck trend by launching new print publication: Housing scholar Richard Rothstein examines the Trump administration’s proposed housing policies 49:54

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Georgia-based Appen Media and Decaturish.com have launched a new print edition, Decaturish Ink. Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of the online community news outlet, talked more about the new print component. He also shared details about the publication’s goals of providing deeper, more narrative-driven content that seeks to capture the spiri…

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Why Trump's China Tariffs Won't Work 1:13:04

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In this week's The Reason Roundtable, editors Peter Suderman, Nick Gillespie, Matt Welch, and special guest Mary Katharine Ham discuss President Donald Trump's trade war with China. They also talk about the taxes they hate the most—just in time to celebrate Tax Day. 4:30—Trump's trade war with China 15:36—How will Trump's tariffs affect the U.S. ma…

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Entrapment Over Taxes 2:01

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What does the New Testament have to say about Jesus' last days on Earth? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Taxes The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, April 14, 2025

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A Debate on the Merits of Trump’s Tariff Policy 42:11

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by MAGA intellectual and founder of American Compass Oren Cass and former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers for a debate on the merits of President Trump’s tariff policy. Then, the Wall Street Journal’s Chief China Correspondent Lingling Wei joins to discuss the escalating US-China trade war and how Beijing is …

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DOGE and FOX 2:01

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How do we get to know what's going on with DOGE? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, April 11, 2025

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Former CDC employees express concern about mass layoffs, fate of health research 50:29

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On today’s special edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott, we’re joined by a roundtable of former employees of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since taking office for a second time, the Trump Administration has reportedly committed to cutting 10,000 federal employees from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service…

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TPS 60: The Resistance - Is Violence the Answer? 50:09

17d ago50:09

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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…

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How Do We Judge DOGE? 2:01

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Should we judge DOGE by the fact that Elon Musk is part of it? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025

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Organizers on Atlanta Hands Off! Protest; Bravest ATL calls for Atlanta Braves Name Change 50:37

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On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott: Over the weekend, a reported 3 million people in the U.S., and even some abroad, joined more than 1,200 demonstrations to protest the Trump administration’s wave of executive orders and other policies. Organizers for the Atlanta Hands Off! protest, Laura Judge, a communications official with Hands Off! and In…

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Let's See What Happens with DOGE 2:01

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Everybody has an opinion about DOGE... or do they? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Role of Government The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

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