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The LOOPcast
Hosted by CatholicVote · EN
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.
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Why Catholic Schools Got WAY More Expensive | The Deep
3d ago00:18:20Tap to summarizeWhat 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
Transcribe →Mamdani Socialists Sweep NYC Primaries, Starmer OUT in UK, And Paglia Expose
4d ago01:41:04Tap to summarizeDemocratic 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!TIMESTAMPS00:00 Mamdani Sweep46:06 Starmer Steps Down1:02:25 Latin American Elections1:06:29 Good News1:19:20 Pope Leo to German Bishops1:30:00 Twilight ZoneGet 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/ZealeNazareth 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.orgCheck us out on Zeale: https://zeale.coSubscribe 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.
Transcribe →You’re Probably Practicing The Occult Without Knowing It | The Deep
1w ago00:17:22Tap to summarizeWhat 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
Transcribe →Trump's Iran Deal Sparks Fierce Debate, JD Vance Press Tour, And Scots Invade Boston
2w ago01:51:27Tap to summarizePresident 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 LOOPcast5:20 Zeale For America 250 Wrap12:05 Leaked Trump Iran Deal 23:18 JD Vance on Press Tour45:46 JD on The View53:35 Good News1:01:10 MLB Pride Hats 1:12:31 World Cup Fans Love America1:26:16 SSPX and Parish Consolidations1:41:46 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/ZealeNazareth 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.orgCheck us out on Zeale: https://zeale.coSubscribe 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.
Transcribe →Why Gen Z Wants To Return To A World They Never Knew | The Deep
2w ago00:13:39Tap to summarizeMillennial 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
Transcribe →U.S. Helicopter Downed on Day 100 of Iran War, Karmelo Anthony Verdict, And Pope Leo In Spain
3w ago02:09:28Tap to summarizeThings 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 LOOPcast03:20 Things Are Heating Up Again in the Middle East29:45 What is “disparate impact”? 34:25 Update on Case of Austin Metcalf1:03:31 Good News1:22:25 Unrest in Northern Ireland1:37:08 Church Corner1:42:04 Twilight Zone2:08:20 Closing PrayerEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgCheck us out on Zeale: https://zeale.coSubscribe 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 250By Raymond Leo Cardinal BurkeO 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 triumphin 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.
Transcribe →Why Colleges Made Grades Totally Worthless | The Deep
3w ago00:17:23Tap to summarize80% 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
Transcribe →Trump Berates Netanyahu Over Lebanon, Bill Pulte at ODNI, And Dream American Movies
4w ago02:05:32Tap to summarizeGet 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.orgCheck us out on Zeale: https://zeale.coSubscribe 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 250By Raymond Leo Cardinal BurkeO 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 triumphin 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.
Transcribe →Atheism Was A Failed Experiment. Are We Rediscovering Christianity? | The Deep
May 2800:20:02Tap to summarizeWhy 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
Transcribe →Pope Leo Drops Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Dignity, And War, Paxton wins in TX, And "Spur Nuns"
May 2701:53:31Tap to summarizeGet 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 LOOPcast3:40 Pope Leo’s Human Magnifica Humanitas 41:00 Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn 1:01:39 Good News1:13:53 Iran Updates1:25:14 SSPX Announces Names of New Bishops1:30:05 Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgJoin us at Zeale for America250: https://lp.catholicvote.org/america250-travel Check us out on Zeale: https://zeale.coSubscribe 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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