The LOOPcast

<h1>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. <br /><br />LIVE shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.</h1>

Refugee M*rder Scandal, Jobs Report Spin, and Gen Z’s Dating Crisis

In this episode, Erika and Josh discuss the recent tragedy in Charlotte, NC, and ask the question: How do we raise our kids to be Good Samaritans? The annual jobs report receives yet another revision – did Joe Biden really make new jobs? A British street artist takes a stand, and a Church is named after Carlo Acutis. Finally, will there be Gen-Z babies? All this and more on the LOOPcast! The professionals at Ave Maria Mutual Funds have a morally responsible investment philosophy that’s align...

09-10
55:56

Pope Leo Canonizes Two New Saints, Surprising Hyundai Raid in GA, And UK Speech in Shambles

Two young Italian boys were canonized over the weekend, but it wasn’t all sunshine at the Vatican, rainbows also made an appearance…and not in a good way. South Koreans spar with ICE in a historic deportation event, Handmaid’s tale is quoted correctly, and the UK is no longer free. Finally, tragedy strikes once more on public transportation– all this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 03:21 – Charity Mobile 04:43 – Carlo and Pier Giorgio canonized 10:40 – LGBTQ ...

09-08
01:12:10

Catholic Senator Says Gov’t Grants Rights?! RFK Hearing Chaos and Handmaid’s Tale

The Senate is back and things get heated as Tim Kaine takes a stand… against God??? RFK spars with senators, FL ditches mandates and Mother Teresa is still a legend. Finally, handmaids are spotted in DC… alongside dinosaurs? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Protect your equity with Home Title Lock’s exclusive Million Dollar Triple Lock Protection, now for just $1 for 60 days when you use promocode LOOP60! Click here: https://www.hometitlelock.com/looper to learn more! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – We...

09-05
01:06:06

The Internet Isn't For Humans Anymore | The Deep

The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon Has the internet started to look fake to you? From slime videos with robotic voiceovers to AI night vision...

09-04
21:30

U.S. Military Strikes Narco Boat, National Guard To Chicago, And Father James Martin At It Again

Trump is NOT dead, just ramping up for three major plays: a strike on Venezuelan cartels, cleaning up Chicago, and Space Force moving day. We talk help desks for men, jam from monks, and illegal migrants desecrating tombs. Finally, what did Father James Martin and Pope Leo discuss? All this and more on the LOOPcast! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. The professionals at Ave Maria Mutual Funds h...

09-03
01:20:58

LOOPcast Free-For-All: Retreat Recap, Rerum Novarum, And Behind "The Deep"

Happy Labor Day! On this pre-recorded episode, Erika and Tom go unscripted to give you an inside scoop on the main ideas percolating inside CatholicVote. We talk Rerum Novarum, the brainstorms behind the Deep, and Witness St. Maximilian Kolbe's story on the big screen as he enters a starvation bunker alongside 9 condemned men. Watch the powerful trailer and find a premier screening near you at: https://kolbemovie.com Protect your equity with Home Title Lock’s exclusive Million...

09-01
38:38

Minneapolis Catholic Church Shooting Full Breakdown, Democrats Mock Prayer, And Catholics Respond

Catholics across America are reeling after the tragic shooting in Minneapolis. Erika, Josh, and Tom get together to discuss the facts and the shocking backlash against prayer. Pope Leo speaks to politicians, Josh becomes a celebrity in Poland, and Taylor Swift gets engaged. Finally, is less housing the answer to more housing? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow balms and serums with high quality, wild-...

08-29
01:16:57

The Greatest Parenting Lie Ever Told | The Deep

The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon Gay marriage has been legal in America for nine years now, and many kids have been raised with two moms or ...

08-28
10:42

LIVE With CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt

In this episode, Erika and Tom interview Kelsey Reinhardt, Basketball legend, ex-con(vent), and the new president of CatholicVote! From theology to politics, Kelsey offers her view on our faith, our country, and the future of CatholicVote. *We apologize for Erika's mic issue in the beginning! It gets fixed a few minutes into the episode. Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow balms and serums with high quality, wild-crafted, and organic in...

08-26
43:35

John Bolton's House Raided By FBI, Cracker Barrel Is Dead, And Hillsdale Prez Stirs It Up

EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org John Bolton’s house got raided. Is the man a martyr or a miscreant? Cracker Barrel became boring; people want the tchotchkes back. Boys like trucks, Hillsdale denies the Christian Nation, and Democrats give up their phraseology. Finally, a protest sign wins Twilight Zone of the year. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Po...

08-22
01:20:22

Silicon Valley’s Plan to Make “Perfect" Babies is... Disturbing | The Deep

The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon Designer babies have arrived! Hair color, eye color, no diseases and a high IQ... these babies are advertis...

08-21
26:04

Pope Leo on Pachamama: "Nature Is Not To Be Worshiped", AI Bishop Barron, and LOOPcast Origin Story

EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Brian Burch has been sworn in as Ambassador and LOOPcast takes a walk down memory lane. Pope Leo weighs in on Pachamama drama and takes his own walk into some sacred caves. Trump shows off his hats, and VA public schools sink to new levels of depravity. Finally, can you tell the difference between Bishop Barron and his AI imposter? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite...

08-20
01:11:02

Trump Hosts Zelenskyy: Negotiations Explained, Meta's Chatbot Scandal, And MSNBC is Cooked

Erika, Josh, and Tom are back to discuss the most recent motions for peace in the Ukraine. Artificial Intelligence may be a real threat for the purity of our children, Costco caves to good peer pressure, and Erika thinks we should build on federal land. Finally, is “never growing up” becoming too literal at Disney? All this and more on the LOOPcast! The Cunningham Team at Inspire Advisors can build you a quality portfolio that aligns with solid Catholic beliefs; shunning abortion, pornography...

08-18
01:23:13

Federal Court Forces Nuns To Provide Contraception, U.S. Drinking Down, And Deli Weapon

The Little Sisters of the Poor are under attack once again, this time from a federal court in Philadelphia. Underage abortions are occurring in Fairfax county, Americans aren’t drinking, and recent college grads can’t find jobs. Finally, a man in DC was arrested for assaulting an officer… with a sandwich? All this and more on the LOOPcast! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Happy feast of the Assumption! 03:47 – Little Sisters of the Poor Lose? 23:37 – Underage Abortions in Fairfax 34:24 – Good News! 44:50 ...

08-15
01:11:16

Male Friendship Isn't Gay (It Never Was) | The Deep

The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon Every pair of male friends, in history or fiction, has at some point in recent times been labelled "gay." S...

08-14
12:13

Surprising Reactions to Trump's D.C. Takeover, Marijuana Push, And Schumer's Fake Constituents

In this episode Tom McClusky joins Tom Pogasic to discuss Trump’s desire to drain the swamp – and the unusual objections that come with it. Mary Jane might be reclassified – what would that do to our country? Finally there’s a case coming that might overturn Obergefell, will gay marriage once again be banned in America? All this and more on the LOOPcast! This podcast is sponsored by Charity Mobile! New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard...

08-13
01:20:20

Trump's High-Stakes Putin Meeting, Nagasaki Anniversary, and Live D.C. Announcement

*Tom's mic was muted for the first couple seconds of this episode, which is why it starts so abruptly. Oh, the fun of recording live! :) Trump is done playing around with Putin and decides to make another bid for peace…this time on American soil. Artificial Intelligence is making major waves in American economics, is another bubble on the rise? Trump dumps Drano into DC crime, Obama is relegated to the back stairs, and no phones in school actually makes a difference. All this and more on the ...

08-11
47:54

Trump's D.C. Crime Crackdown, Mystery Mansion FULL of Kids, And Personality Shift

0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 1:28 Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown 19:20 Being “Ready” for Kids is a Myth. Watch the latest episode of The Deep: https://youtu.be/cwG6OKGh1N0 22:35 India is Digging in on Tariffs 28:50 Good News 37:09 Mystery Mansion FULL of Kids… 47:39 Twilight Zone 1:04:30 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVo...

08-08
01:05:43

The Case for Having Kids *Before* You're Ready | The Deep

The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon provides institutional asset management solutions tailored to the needs of individuals, families and small businesses: https://cvote.it/taylorfrigon Many couples have been scared by society into thinking they should put off having kids until all the perfec...

08-07
11:33

"Horrifying" Investigation Uncovers Organ Harvesting on Living Patients, Josh Solves Gerrymandering, And Pogo's Secret Trip

Today on the LOOPcast, we dig into the shocking federal probe revealing systemic failures—and even signs of life—in patients before organ procurement began. We unpack the national implications, lawsuits from the organ industry, and a controversial NYT proposal to redefine death itself to boost organ supply. Plus, Josh solves gerrymandering, Pogo shares details from his secret trip, some much-needed good news (including a new miracle baby!), and we bring a powerful prayer request for a grievin...

08-06
01:09:04

Rosemary Mattson

I understand the frustration with the catholic politicians who are admittedly older folks and the criticism is correct, but you're getting awfully close to senior bashing when you talk about Boomers as a homogenous group. Biblically, ELDERS were honored for their wisdom. I hope you don't feel the same way about your parents and grandparents as some of your opinions on the podcast about older folks.

08-02 Reply

Joe Gallagher

This show disappears at 34 minutes when they go to talk about schools in Oklahoma

06-12 Reply

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