Welcome to LOOPcast—where we cut through the noise, break down the week’s biggest headlines, and tackle politics, culture, and current events with a solid Catholic perspective. Expect accurate reporting, sharp analysis, real talk, engaging interviews, and just the right amount of humor to keep things lively. Stay informed, stay faithful, and enjoy some laughs along the way. LIVE shows every Wednesday at 11:00 ET.
16 min
Why does every American town boast the same strip mall… and is your 401(k) paying for it? Erika follows the money behind ugly development, zoning laws, and corporate-owned storefronts to ask what we lose when our public spaces are commodified. Is it too late? Or can we build towns worth loving again?
1 hr 48 min
The “Blue Tsunami” hits as Democrats take control of Congress and notch major wins across the country. Meanwhile, the LOOPcast breaks down what went wrong for Republicans, where the silver linings are, and what the results mean heading into 2028. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:49 The “Blue Tsunami” 46:30 The Silver Lining EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
21 min
Almost 70 million Americans are estranged from their family. The “no contact” movement has spread like wildfire, fueled by social media, political divisions, spiritual poverty, and cultural trends. In this episode of The Deep, Erika sits down with Noelle Mering, who wrote the book on this phenomenon, to explore what happened, how parents are dealing with the pain, and signs of reconciliation. Buy Nicole’s book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0G5X5ZSKX Want to talk with Nicole? JOIN CATHOLICVOTE’S CHAMPIONS CLUB for a livestream, interactive event this NOVEMBER. https://give.catholicvote.org/donate/noelle-mering?utm_campaign=229818060-Zeale&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=YouTube-Deep&utm_content=Noelle-YT-Deep
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16 min
Why does every American town boast the same strip mall… and is your 401(k) paying for it? Erika follows the money behind ugly development, zoning laws, and corporate-owned storefronts to ask what we lose when our public spaces are commodified. Is it too late? Or can we build towns worth loving again?
1 hr 48 min
The “Blue Tsunami” hits as Democrats take control of Congress and notch major wins across the country. Meanwhile, the LOOPcast breaks down what went wrong for Republicans, where the silver linings are, and what the results mean heading into 2028. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:49 The “Blue Tsunami” 46:30 The Silver Lining EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
21 min
Almost 70 million Americans are estranged from their family. The “no contact” movement has spread like wildfire, fueled by social media, political divisions, spiritual poverty, and cultural trends. In this episode of The Deep, Erika sits down with Noelle Mering, who wrote the book on this phenomenon, to explore what happened, how parents are dealing with the pain, and signs of reconciliation. Buy Nicole’s book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0G5X5ZSKX Want to talk with Nicole? JOIN CATHOLICVOTE’S CHAMPIONS CLUB for a livestream, interactive event this NOVEMBER. https://give.catholicvote.org/donate/noelle-mering?utm_campaign=229818060-Zeale&utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=YouTube-Deep&utm_content=Noelle-YT-Deep
1 hr 59 min
Christian commentator Samuel Sey faces deportation after an ICE arrest in Ohio. Meanwhile, the midterms enter their final stretch, and Josh (aka the Oracle of Petoskey) gives his final predictions for Election Day. And finally, US Catholic Bishops are under fire for praying with President Trump in the Oval Office. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 05:09 Samuel Sey Detained 40:00 Election Update 1:11:51 Good News 1:24:25 Church Corner 1:40:04 Twilight Zone 1:57:58 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer On the Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the Church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of difficult cases, of things almost despaired of, Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Intercede with God for me that He may bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in my great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings. May I praise God with you and all the saints forever. I promise, O Blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor granted me by God and to always honor you as my special and pow...
21 min
We told boys their masculinity was toxic. Now we’re wondering why so many are checking out. In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into the trouble with men to ask: what does it actually take to become a man? The answer goes far beyond macho posturing, and women have more at stake than we think. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 24 min
France erupts in massive protests and riots. Meanwhile, is Fr. Chad Ripperger actually being silenced by his bishop? And finally, what was Vivek Ramaswamy thinking? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Catholic families can now find almost 200 faithful K-12 schools, colleges, homeschool programs, and graduate courses that meet The Cardinal Newman Society's high standards of fidelity and formation in The Newman Guide. Request your FREE e-book copy of the 2026-2027 edition of The Newman Guide here: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/loopcast 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 05:20 France in Flames 38:00 Elissa Slotkin 51:23 Good News 1:26:59 West Bank 1:36:52 Mailbox 1:44:22 Father Ripperger 1:54:18 Twilight Zone 2:09:57 Closing Prayer 2:10:45 Exclusive Interview with Christopher Ruddy EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Collect for St. Ursula and Companions O God, Who hast granted to the virgins worthily consecrated to Thee, the courage to face, with Ursula as their leader, a wonderful fight whereby through the palm of martyrdom they reached the glory of Heavenly contemplation, we beseech Thee grant that we may be aided by the prayer of those who in this day after passing through the gates of death, Thou has made to triumph in Heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with God the Father, in the unity...
18 min
Pride flags and hijabs: America’s most bizarre political alliance? Erika unpacks the “red-green” marriage joining progressives and Islamist leaders, the history behind Islam’s expansion, and what’s really happening here. Is this coalition a temporary grab for votes, or something bigger? Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 59 min
Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Catholic families can now find almost 200 faithful K-12 schools, colleges, homeschool programs, and graduate courses that meet The Cardinal Newman Society's high standards of fidelity and formation in The Newman Guide. Request your FREE e-book copy of the 2026-2027 edition of The Newman Guide here: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:30 Midterm Updates 34:21 Pope Leo Update 37:15 The Death Penalty Question 57:35 Good News 1:10:25 No Fault Divorce 1:21:35 Shane Gillis Blows Up the Internet 1:46:05 Twilight Zone 1:58:04 Closing Prayer https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/loopcast EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Lord Jesus Christ, Divine Physician, look with mercy on Your servant, Pope Leo, whom You have chosen to shepherd Your Church. Through the intercession of Our Lady, Patroness of the United States, of all the holy men and women of America, and of Blessed Fulton Sheen, grant him a swift and complete recovery. Strengthen his body, steady his heart, and guide the hands of all who care for him. Unite his suffering to Your Cross, for the good of Your Church and the salvation of souls. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
18 min
Hollywood gave us the unbeatable girlboss. TikTok answered with the Pinterest perfect tradwife. In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into Disney princesses, forgotten women who formed families and grew civilizations, and two modern saints who offer a richer vision of feminine strength. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 38 min
The Archdiocese of St. Louis sues the Trump administration over restrictions on Sacraments for immigration detainees. Meanwhile, the Cornell 7 case explodes, raising major questions about consent, morality, and whether the public narrative has outrun the evidence. And finally, Justice Samuel Alito talks retirement, post-Dobbs security threats, and the religious liberty battles still coming before the Court. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:15 SCOTUS and Immigration 35:10 Cornell Case Erupts 55:25 Good News 1:03:49 Samuel Alito 1:21:29 Twilight Zone 1:36:57 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Our Lady of Victory, we have unshaken confidence in your influence with your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Humbly we ask your intercession for all of us associated under your title, Our Lady of Victory. We beg your powerful assistance also for our own personal needs. In your maternal kindness please ask Jesus to forgive all our sins and failings, and to secure His blessings for us and for all the works of charity dedicated to your name. We implore you to obtain for us the grace of sharing Christ’s victory and yours, forever in the life that knows no ending. May we join you there to praise forever the...
19 min
Gambling is America’s #1 form of entertainment. In this episode of The Deep, Erika follows the money behind the sports betting boom, from the NFL’s sportsbook partnerships to VIP programs that keep losing gamblers addicted. It’s a toss-up whether we can save sports – and America – from the industry exploiting it. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 41 min
Sarah Huckabee Sanders' latest ad takes a hit on welfare and... white men? Meanwhile, Nikole Hannah-Jones’ experience with New York City public schools reignites the debate over school choice. And finally, Pope Leo XIV draws massive crowds in France. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:08 Are White Men Welfare Queens? 27:44 NYC School Choice Debate 53:45 Good News 1:09:42 Joe Biden Receives Award from Planned Parenthood 1:17:15 Pope Leo Visits France 1:27:42 Twilight Zone 1:41:30 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Heavenly Father, source of all holiness, You raise up within the Church in every age men and women who serve with heroic love and dedication. You have blessed Your Church through the life and ministry of Your faithful servant, Archbishop Fulton J Sheen. He has written and spoken well of Your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, and was a true instrument of the Holy Spirit in touching the hearts of countless people. If it be according to Your Will, for the honor and glory of the Most Holy Trinity and for the salvation of souls, we ask You to move the Church to proclaim him a saint. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. All opinions expressed on L...
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The American household is emptier, busier, and more stressed than ever. In this episode of The Deep, Dr. John Cuddeback joins Erika to explain what we’ve lost and why rebuilding family life doesn’t mean going backward. Dr. John Cuddeback writes at LifeCraft: https://life-craft.org/ The Intentional Household is available from Ignatius Press: https://ignatius.com/intentional-household-the-inhp/ Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 16 min
Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Fulton J. Sheen moves closer to beatification, giving the LOOPcast crew a chance to revisit the legendary bishop, his remarkable life, and some of his most memorable stories. Then, Trump takes the world stage at the United Nations with major comments on Iran, Ukraine, Greenland, immigration, and Christian persecution. Erika brings questions straight from a young Catholic audience wrestling with politics, culture, and how faith should actually change the way Catholics think. All this and more on the LOOPcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 08:10 Sheen 35:32 Trump UN 01:14:21 Good News 01:24:04 Erika Questions From Young Catholics 02:02:03 Twilight Zone EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 Daily Prayer for America 250 By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth, I place today my nation, the United States of America, into Your Heart pierced for love of us. On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift, and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God. Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart, bless my homeland anew, purify her from sin, and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace, so that she may safeguard all human life, respect the integrity of marriage and the family, and honor the practice of religion. Reign in my home and in my nation. Draw every heart into communion with You...
22 min
Why don’t Catholic bishops excommunicate pro-abortion politicians? In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into what excommunication actually means, why bishops rarely use it, and the forgotten story of one powerful politician who was excommunicated, repented, and returned to the Church. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 34 min
CatholicVote Political Director Logan Church joins the LOOPcast to break down all you need to know about the upcoming midterms. Meanwhile, a viral photo from a Texas football game ignites a national debate over immigration and assimilation. And finally, Bishop Barron sits down with Theo Von. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Check out Arimathea Investing: https://www.arimatheainvesting.com/ 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:04 Catholics Need to Vote 43:20 AI Execs Do 180 1:10:10 Good News 1:24:58 Viral Texas Indians Pic 2:02:28 Twilight Zone 2:13:13 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O God, my God: to thee do I watch at break of day. For thee my soul hath thirsted: for thee my flesh, O how many ways. In a desert land, and where there is no way, and no water: so in the sanctuary have I come before thee, to see thy power and thy glory. For thy mercy is better than lives: thee my lips shall praise. Thus will I bless thee all my life long: and in thy name I will lift up my hands. Let my soul be filled as with marrow and fatness: and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips. If I have remembered thee upon my bed, I will meditate on thee in the morning: because thou hast been my helper. And I will rejoice u...
19 min
An army of optimization influencers, from Huberman and Clavicular to Bryan Johnson, promised to help us look better, feel better, perform better, and maybe even “not die.” Millions bought in. Now some are having second thoughts. Erika digs into the rise of optimization culture, why it became so addictive, and what all that optimizing is actually for. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 2 min
The Trump administration’s plan to pay stay-at-home parents sparks a civil war on the Right. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz's "Protect College Sports Act" is not what it seems. And finally, Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Could a new federal tax credit transform Catholic education? Patrick Mason, president and CEO of the Catholic Education Fund, joins Erika to explain the Education Freedom Tax Credit, how families and donors can benefit, and why Catholics should start preparing now. Find out more: https://www.catholiceducationfund.org 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:14 Midterm Updates 16:15 Vance Plan to Support Stay-at-Home Parents 36:40 Protect College Sports (The Truth) 46:36 Good News 58:20 Remembering American Heroes 1:10:35 Immigration Update 1:24:37 Twilight Zone 1:46:29 Closing Prayer 1:47:05 EXCLUSIVE Catholic Education Fund EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O My Lord Jesus O my Lord Jesus, low as I am in Your all-holy sight, I am strong in You, strong through Your Immaculate Mother, through Your saints and thus I can do much for the Church, for the world, for all I love. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
38 min
Erika sits down with Fulton Sheen expert Dr. Peter Howard ahead of this historic beatification. He explains why SEVEN years have passed since Pope Francis approved Sheen’s miracle and why he thinks now is the moment America needs Fulton Sheen more than ever. Get ready to be blown away by the intrigue, the miracles, and the promise that is Fulton Sheen. Want to learn more? SIGN UP TODAY for the Fulton Sheen conference on September 23, 2026. Join Dr. Howard, Kelsey Reinhardt, Arthur Brooks, Tammy Peterson, Msgr. Roger Landry, Sr. Dede Byrne, and Catholics from across America for a landmark day of talks, prayer, Mass, adoration, and fellowship. SIGN UP NOW https://fultonsheenconference.com/ Sponsored by the Fulton Sheen Movement: https://fultonsheenmovement.com/
1 hr 53 min
DeSantis takes aim at Flock cameras as the surveillance backlash grows. Meanwhile, Trump defends the data center boom despite growing opposition from voters. And finally, America’s higher education crisis is getting worse. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:20 Gov Desantis and Flock Cameras 18:44 Trump and Data Centers 39:15 Higher Ed is in Trouble 53:28 Good News 1:07:48 Elections Update 1:22:25 AI Glasses 1:32:40 Twilight Zone 1:52:50 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O Lord Jesus Christ, You alone are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. In Your church You show us the Way, You teach us the Truth, and You give us Your Life. Grant, we humbly beg You, that, always and in all things, we may be faithful to You in Your Holy Church, and to Your Vicar on Earth, the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. Grant also, we beg You, that, in these times of decision, all who profess to be Catholic and who are entrusted with the sacred duty to participate in public life, may, by the strength of Your grace, unwaveringly follow Your Way and faithfully adhere to Your Truth, living in You with all their mind and heart, for Your greater glory, the salvation of souls, and the good of our nation. Amen....
22 min
America is about to face a demographic disaster. What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops replacing itself? Erika walks you through what depopulation means for our future… and what might actually reverse the decline. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 8 min
Darlene Graham scores a major primary win. Meanwhile, is Canon Law the same as Sharia Law? Abdul El-Sayed thinks so. And finally, one priest explains why he “hates” the Traditional Latin Mass. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:00 Primary Update 19:10 El Sayed and Jesse Waters 43:10 Mail-In Ballots 52:01 Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80 1:09:20 Good News 1:30:47 Fr. Thomas Reese “Why I hate the old Latin Mass” 1:45:00 Twilight Zone 2:07:33 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
20 min
Catholic liturgical music wasn’t always like this — so what changed? In this episode of The Deep, Erika traces how Gregorian chant and polyphony gave way to the folk-inspired hymns that have dominated Mass for decades. From Vatican II and the rise of contemporary liturgical publishers to the theology embedded in the songs themselves, she explores how the music Catholics sing shapes what they believe — and whether a new generation can recover the Church’s sacred musical tradition. Updates: At 19:02, Erika mentions Catholic Sacred Music Project, but the picture shown is actually a group called Catholic Institute of Sacred Music. (https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/) The group featured at 19:06 on video is Canticle. (https://www.canticle.org/) Read Pius X’s Motu Proprio: https://www.papalencyclicals.net/pius10/tra-le-sollecitudini.htm Sacrosanctum Concilium: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 42 min
The Lindsay Clancy case sparks a national debate and divides America. Meanwhile, Republicans confront growing voter backlash over AI data centers. And finally, this wholesome high school tradition will warm your heart. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:50 Primary Update 17:50 Lindsey Clancy Case 39:40 GOP and Data Centers 56:30 Good News 1:06:20 No More Exercises in South Korea 1:22:05 Twilight Zone 1:41:33 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
20 min
Americans are reading fewer books — and the consequences may go far beyond shrinking attention spans. In this episode of The Deep, Erika explores how the decline of sustained reading is reshaping the way we think, reason, and even govern ourselves. If reading helped create the conditions for a free society, what happens when an entire culture stops doing it? Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 7 min
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in a stunning Democratic gubernatorial primary upset. Meanwhile, AOC laughs off the insanity of “Woke 1.0.” And finally, newly revealed Fauci texts raise serious concerns about the COVID vaccination during pregnancy. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile In theaters August 26 & 27, American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story tells the true story of Bl. Stanley Rother. http://www.rotherdoc.com/ 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:05 Insider Congress Update 13:17 Primary Updates 45:40 What is going on with AOC? 1:05:50 Good News 1:13:00 Fauci Texts 1:22:39 Massachusetts Allows Abortion Up to Birth 1:32:17 Twilight Zone 1:44:24 Closing Prayer 1:45:22 EXCLUSIVE Interview with Abp. Paul Coakley EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast O Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name, which is the safeguard of the living and the salvation of the dying. O Purest Mary, O Sweetest Mary, let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, O Blessed Lady, to help me whenever I call on thee, for, in all my needs, in all my temptations I shall never cease to call on thee, ever repeating thy sacred name, Mary, Mary. O what consolation, what sweetness, what confidence, what emotion fill my soul when I pronounce thy sacred name, or even only think of thee. I thank God for ha...
22 min
Socialism is back – and it's winning. Why are Gen Z voters embracing the DSA, Zohran Mamdani, and ideas many thought died with the Soviet Union? In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down how socialism made a comeback in America – and what it will take to stop it. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 4 min
Michigan Democrats are rocked by a stunning Senate primary upset as Abdul El-Sayed defeats the party establishment. Meanwhile, 60,000+ migrants from Morocco invade Spain. And finally, an alarming study finds abortion-inducing drug in the drinking water of 3 US cities. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 05:20 El-Sayed Stuns Dems in MI 31:23 Wisconsin and Francesa Hong 46:48 Abortion in the Water? 57:31 Good News 1:18:00 Mass Migrations and the Muslims 1:36:20 Sports Betting 1:42:40 Twilight Zone 2:04:03 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop by means of labor the gifts received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation and patience, never shrinking from weariness and trials; to work above all with purity of intention and detachment from self, keeping unceasingly before my eyes death and the account that I must give of time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all through Mary, all after thy example, O Patriarch, Saint Joseph. Such shall be my watch-word in life and in death. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
18 min
Why do French fries taste exactly the same everywhere? The answer isn't McDonald's… it's a hidden food empire you've probably never heard of. Discover how Sysco, Big Food, and our obsession with convenience changed restaurants, small towns, and the American palate forever. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 14 min
Fauci pleads the Fifth in explosive Senate hearing. Meanwhile, we break down Zohran Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded grocery store plan and what the latest polling says about the 2026 political landscape. And finally, Gen X Bishops are on the rise. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:30 Fauci PTSD 29:53 New York Grocery Stores 52:05 2026 Midterms Lookahead 1:24:25 Good News 1:31:33 Nighty Night Tobin 1:34:40 Gen X Bishops? 1:49:42 Twilight Zone 2:13:24 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, for the intentions of your Sacred Heart in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular, for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
19 min
This is the Odyssey review you didn’t expect. Erika breaks down the good, the bad, and the (confirmed) ugly in Nolan’s adaptation of the founding myth of the West. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 20 min
Trump vows retaliation against Iran after four U.S. soldiers are killed. Meanwhile, JD Vance hits the media circuit with appearances on Joe Rogan and Bishop Barron. And finally, Tom breaks down the massive Meta Data center project in his backyard. All this and more on the LOOPcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 06:10 Iran War Update 41:19 Vance Press Tour 1:08:10 Good News 1:23:07 AI Data Center 1:47:31 Odyssey Update 1:49:20 Twilight Zone 2:06:09 Nixonmaxxing Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Prayer for our nation God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to Your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people. Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your will. Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the “culture of death.” Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
19 min
Elmo didn't always act like... well, Elmo. So what happened? From Sesame Street to Cocomelon, the fight for children's attention transformed kids' TV into a high-speed sensory experience. In this episode of The Deep, Erika dives into surprising research that may change how you think about screen time forever. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 54 min
Senator Lindsey Graham dies unexpectedly, and his sister is sworn in to replace him. Meanwhile, the Iran war escalates as attacks on U.S. targets and commercial shipping send oil prices climbing and threaten to reverse recent inflation relief. Finally, Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft shares advice everyone needs to hear. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Discover your next precious metals investment with St. Joseph Partners, one of the few openly Catholic precious metals firms in America! https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/Zeale 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:44 Lindsey Graham Update 25:05 Mitch McConnell Found 53:02 Good News 1:07:00 Iran Update 1:20:18 Culture Block - The Odyssey 1:34:00 SSPX Appeals 1:37:50 Twilight Zone 1:54:33 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer God be in my head, And in my understanding; God be in my eyes, And in my looking; God be in my mouth, And in my speaking; God be in my heart, And in my thinking; God be at my end, And at my departing. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
22 min
Is Gen Z really lazy... or were they handed a world designed to keep them anxious, distracted, and afraid to commit? From smartphones and student debt to helicopter parenting and faith, this episode uncovers why growing up feels harder than ever… and where signs of hope are emerging. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 59 min
Graham Platner’s Senate campaign implodes after new allegations emerge and old scandals resurface. Meanwhile, democratic socialists are gaining ground in elections across the country. And finally, what is going on with Mitch McConnell? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Discover your next precious metals investment with St. Joseph Partners, one of the few openly Catholic precious metals firms in America! https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/Zeale Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow balms with high-quality, wild-crafted, and organic ingredients from nature. Check out the new Summer Bundle and other premium skincare products at nazareth-organics.com and use code LOOPCAST at checkout for a 10% discount: http://nazareth-organics.com/ Equip yourself with the clarity and confidence to bring truth, goodness, and beauty back to your home and community. Start Christendom’s free today at https://EducationAtTheCrossroads.com 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 06:40 Independence Day Recap 08:28 Pope Meets with US Ambassador Brian Burch 14:30 Graham Platner's Campaign Implodes 38:57 Socialism Bloc 1:01:52 Good News 1:17:50 SSPX Update 1:37:19 Twilight Zone 1:59:05 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their o...
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What are the most patriotic movies ever made? From Rocky IV and Apollo 13 to Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and John Adams, Erika counts down her favorite films and series for America's 250th birthday. History, heroes, aliens, and a few surprising picks await. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 5 min
Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Discover your next precious metals investment with St. Joseph Partners, one of the few openly Catholic precious metals firms in America! https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/Zeale Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow balms with high-quality, wild-crafted, and organic ingredients from nature. Check out the new Summer Bundle and other premium skincare products at nazareth-organics.com and use code LOOPCAST at checkout for a 10% discount: http://nazareth-organics.com/ Equip yourself with the clarity and confidence to bring truth, goodness, and beauty back to your home and community. Start Christendom’s free today at https://EducationAtTheCrossroads.com EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
18 min
What happened to free Catholic schools? For generations, working-class families could send every child to Catholic school on a single income. Today, many can't afford even one. Erika investigates how America's largest private-school network was built, why it unraveled, and who's trying to save it. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 41 min
Democratic socialists just swept major New York City primaries, giving Zohran Mamdani and the DSA a new claim to power inside the Democratic Party. We break down what the Mamdani machine means for Democrats, Israel, immigration, and the future of the progressive left. Then, we look overseas as Britain’s post-Brexit political chaos continues and populism rises again across the Western Hemisphere. Finally, SCOTUS hands Trump two major immigration wins, Bishop Barron calls out the collapse of liberal Catholic moral theology, and the Twilight Zone delivers a DEI trash-can scandal you couldn’t invent in a lab. All this and more on the LOOPcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Mamdani Sweep 46:06 Starmer Steps Down 1:02:25 Latin American Elections 1:06:29 Good News 1:19:20 Pope Leo to German Bishops 1:30:00 Twilight Zone Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Discover your next precious metals investment with St. Joseph Partners, one of the few openly Catholic precious metals firms in America! https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/Zeale Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow balms with high-quality, wild-crafted, and organic ingredients from nature. Check out the new Summer Bundle and other premium skincare products at nazareth-organics.com and use code LOOPCAST at checkout for a 10% discount: http://nazareth-organics.com/ Equip yourself with the clarity and confidence to bring truth, goodness, and beauty back to your home and community. Start Christendom’s free today at https://EducationAtTheCrossroads.com EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSe...
17 min
What if that “harmless” horoscope, tarot reading, or manifestation ritual is more than just a game? Millions of Americans – including Catholics – dabble in New Age spirituality without realizing where it comes from or why it’s forbidden. In this episode, Erika Ahern traces the hidden roots of the occult and explains why it’s making a comeback. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
1 hr 51 min
President Trump announces a framework agreement with Iran aimed at ending the war. Meanwhile, JD Vance makes a series of high-profile media appearances. And finally, Scottish soccer fans take over Boston. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome To LOOPcast 5:20 Zeale For America 250 Wrap 12:05 Leaked Trump Iran Deal 23:18 JD Vance on Press Tour 45:46 JD on The View 53:35 Good News 1:01:10 MLB Pride Hats 1:12:31 World Cup Fans Love America 1:26:16 SSPX and Parish Consolidations 1:41:46 Twilight Zone Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Discover your next precious metals investment with St. Joseph Partners, one of the few openly Catholic precious metals firms in America! https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/Zeale Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow balms with high-quality, wild-crafted, and organic ingredients from nature. Check out the new Summer Bundle and other premium skincare products at nazareth-organics.com and use code LOOPCAST at checkout for a 10% discount: http://nazareth-organics.com/ Equip yourself with the clarity and confidence to bring truth, goodness, and beauty back to your home and community. Start Christendom’s free today at https://EducationAtTheCrossroads.com EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
13 min
Millennial nostalgia isn't just for Millennials anymore. As Americans flock to vintage fashion, hackey-sacks, Gameboys, and pre-digital lifestyles, a deeper question has emerged: are we escaping the present… or rediscovering something we lost that’s worth saving? Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
2 hr 9 min
Things are heating up again in the Middle East as tensions rise between Israel, Iran, and the United States. Meanwhile, we unpack the conviction and sentencing of Karmelo Anthony in the death of Austin Metcalf. Finally, Pope Leo is in Spain. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:20 Things Are Heating Up Again in the Middle East 29:45 What is “disparate impact”? 34:25 Update on Case of Austin Metcalf 1:03:31 Good News 1:22:25 Unrest in Northern Ireland 1:37:08 Church Corner 1:42:04 Twilight Zone 2:08:20 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Daily Prayer for America 250 By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth, I place today my nation, the United States of America, into Your Heart pierced for love of us. On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift, and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God. Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart, bless my homeland anew, purify her from sin, and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace, so that she may safeguard all human life, respect the integrity of marriage and the family, and honor the practice of religion. Reign in my home and in my...
17 min
80% of Harvard students get A’s – and are somehow more stressed out than ever. In this episode of The Deep, Erika uncovers the bizarre history of American grades, the collapse of academic standards, and why elite universities are quietly admitting the system no longer works. If everyone gets an A… does Harvard mean anything anymore? Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
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Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer Daily Prayer for America 250 By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth, I place today my nation, the United States of America, into Your Heart pierced for love of us. On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift, and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God. Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart, bless my homeland anew, purify her from sin, and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace, so that she may safeguard all human life, respect the integrity of marriage and the family, and honor the practice of religion. Reign in my home and in my nation. Draw every heart into communion with You, that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph in America and throughout the world. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
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Why are the anti-Woke atheists taking a second look at Christianity? They miss the FRUITS of Christian civilization — community, meaning, trust, beauty, family — but still don’t understand the CAUSE. In this episode, Erika breaks down three major voices searching for the benefits of religion… and one woman who finally discovered why Christianity actually works. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
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Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile Today on the LOOPcast: Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles what it means to remain human in the age of AI, grounding technology, education, work, and human dignity in Catholic social teaching. Ken Paxton’s routs in Texas Senate runoff victory over John Cornyn, what it reveals about the changing GOP, and how it reshapes the race against Democrat James Talarico. Good news from the Midwest, Spurs nuns, and the UFC on the lawn. 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 3:40 Pope Leo’s Human Magnifica Humanitas 41:00 Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn 1:01:39 Good News 1:13:53 Iran Updates 1:25:14 SSPX Announces Names of New Bishops 1:30:05 Twilight Zone EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Join us at Zeale for America250: https://lp.catholicvote.org/america250-travel Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Subscribe to Tom Across America: https://www.youtube.com/@TomAcrossAmerica250 Watch Tom Across America on Zeale: https://zeale.co/shows/tom-across-america All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
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The Weather Underground didn’t disappear – they got tenure. From 1970s bombings and Marxist revolution to BLM riots, activist academia, and today’s political extremism, Erika uncovers the forgotten history behind America’s long march from “Days of Rage” to the political violence of 2026. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
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Trump-backed challengers shake up Republican primaries as Thomas Massie falls in the most expensive House primary ever. We break down what happened, who funded it, and what it means for the future of the GOP. Meanwhile, AI takes over graduation season. And finally, is Kamala back? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:31 Primary Updates 49:52 Anti-Weaponization Fund 1:00:36 Good News 1:22:17 Grad Speech and AI 1:45:20 Twilight Zone 2:06:00 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.co Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744 FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcast https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast Daily Prayer for America 250 By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth, I place today my nation, the United States of America, into Your Heart pierced for love of us. On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift, and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God. Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart, bless my homeland anew, purify her from sin, and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace, so that she may safeguard all human life, respect the integrity of marriage and the family, and honor the practice of religion. Reign in my home and in my nation. Draw every heart into communion with You, that Your trut...
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