The LOOPcast

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

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://bi...

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

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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

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. F...

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...

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...

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

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 http...

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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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://zea...

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...

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

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 SHI...

Hollywood rewrote our childhood villains – and millions of adults are cheering it on. From Loki to Maleficent to Frozen, why do we keep rebranding evil as “misunderstood trauma”? In this episode of The Deep, Erika explores nostalgia, decadence, relativism, and how we can get back to true heroes in our movies. 0:00 Intro: “Reimagined” villains 1:57 Examples 3:22 Misplaced nostalgia 4:41 The progres...

Marty Makary is out at HHS. Is MAHA dead? Meanwhile, troubling new economic data points to rising anxiety among young Americans. And finally, Trump heads to China alongside some of the world’s most powerful CEOs. 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-CharityMo...

Fr. Ambrose Criste sits down with Erika to confront the central challenges of the Church in America: Why are so many Catholics leaving the Church? What went wrong with Catholic education? And how do we turn this ship around? Fr. Ambrose also shares his personal vocation story and what it’s like to be a “celebrity priest.” Check out the Evermode Institute: https://www.evermode.com/ Meet Fr. Ambrose...

Indiana Republicans who opposed Trump-backed redistricting efforts got crushed in Tuesday’s primaries. Meanwhile, SCOTUS pauses a major abortion-pill ruling. And finally, Utah residents revolt against a major AI Data Center project. 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.l...

America needs more homes… but what if the ones we’re building are falling apart? In this episode of The Deep, Erika exposes the shocking truth behind new construction, from hidden defects to broken incentives, and why Big Building is making the housing crisis worse. 0:00 Intro: New houses are a disaster 1:40 We need more homes 3:01 Why can’t we build enough houses? 4:58 Why prefab fails 6:13 The d...

Top Fauci adviser indicted by DOJ for concealing COVID records. Meanwhile, what really happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, and why security failures are raising serious questions. And finally, Pope Leo meets with Anglican "archbishop." 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 co...

Gen Z was the guinea pig, the results are in, and the Zuck has been called to account. Are smartphones rewiring childhood forever? In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the data, the lawsuits, the 5 hidden harms of a phone-based life – and how families can fight back. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep

Iran war tensions continue as Iran skips talks with Vance, and Trump extends the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats secure a major redistricting victory that could give them a 10-1 advantage in Congressional representation. And finally, Sodom is 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...

Why is the U.S. maternal mortality rate the highest in the developed world? In this episode of The Deep, we break down shocking data on pregnancy deaths, C-section risks, postpartum care failures, and healthcare system incentives putting moms at risk. This is the maternal health crisis no one is explaining clearly. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Breaking down the statistics 6:54 A political problem 9:00 A broken...