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The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show sparks a culture clash online. What happened, and is the outrage justified? Meanwhile, outspoken pro-democracy media tycoon and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong court. And finally, Pope Leo writes a letter on the value of sports. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:00 The Bad Bunny Halftime Sho...

Rachel Bovard joins the show to challenge Josh in the filibuster debate. Meanwhile, the Washington Post announces massive layoffs, cutting a third of its newsroom. And finally, is Kamala Harris back? All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 01:20 Has Trump lost the Republican Party? 13:12 Filibuster Debate 36:34 WAPO Cuts 58:12 Good News 01:02:39 Twilight Zone 01:11:28 Clos...

Are Gen Z women ditching the Pill? Hormonal birth control was sold as liberation, but girls today are questioning everything. From brain changes and mental health risks to cancer links and fertility disruption, new studies are raising serious red flags. In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the real, documented harms of hormonal contraception – and why women are starting to reject it for...

The Clintons agreed to testify in a congressional investigation related to their involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Democrats unexpectedly flip a Texas Senate seat in a special election. And finally, Billie Eilish gets checked by the indigenous for her comments on "stolen land." All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and...

The SSPX announces plans to ordain its own bishops, breaking with Rome. We break down what happened and what it means for the Church. Meanwhile, a landmark legal win for detransitioners in New York could reshape gender medicine nationwide. And finally, what is going on at the University of Notre Dame? All this and more on the LOOPcast. Families can now find over 100 faithful Catholic schools, coll...

Don Lemon is arrested in Los Angeles. How did this happen, and what charges is he facing? Meanwhile, Tom McClusky joins us to break down what’s really going on inside the Trump administration and how new data could reshape the 2026 and 2028 elections. And finally, President Trump meets with the “Queen of Rap.” All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 01:50 Don Lemon ARRESTE...

Watch the short film "In the Space Between Ages" on Zeale: https://zeale.co/video/in-the-space-between-ages  After Notre Dame unveiled its new, modernist stained-glass windows and reignited an old debate, Erika sat down with sculptor Dony MacManus to ask why modern art is so ugly – and what sacred beauty still demands of us. A bracing conversation on art, suffering, freedom, and faith. Timestamps:...

President Trump makes a major reset in Minnesota, putting Tom Homan in charge. We walk through the timeline, what triggered the shake-up, and what it signals about the administration’s next phase on immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, a landmark TikTok addiction lawsuit moves forward, making major threats to Big Tech’s business model. And finally, there's a new reading list for Texas, sparking deb...

A generation is searching for meaning – and Catholics are stepping into the moment. Studies confirm: Gen Z is searching for God.  But this moment is bigger than one generation. To meet this moment, Zeale, a new digital platform from CatholicVote, launches today with a bold mission: to bring faith into daily life by placing high-quality Catholic content, community, and prayer directly into the hand...

Minneapolis erupts after another ICE shooting. What do we know, what still remains unclear, and why is this causing a national divide? We break down the facts, the response from the Trump administration, and what comes next as tensions continue to rise. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:23 Minneapolis Erupts 43:35 Good News 52:23 Twilight Zone 1:03:27...

JD Vance headlines the March for Life, and pro-lifers are split—what should supporters make of the Trump administration’s abortion record so far? Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi moves decisively, arresting leaders of the anti-ICE mob who invaded a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. And finally, U.S. tennis players shut down loaded political questions from reporters in the best way possible. All...

“For faster service, try our customer service portal.” Big Tech’s AI rush is the next step in stripping humanity from customer service – promising speed and efficiency. But the data shows something darker: collapsing trust, rising customer rage, and dehumanized systems people can’t escape. In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down why we all hate AI customer service, who benefits, and why mon...

Trump takes the stage at Davos: who was there, what did he say, and what does it mean for the future of Greenland? Meanwhile, more details emerge after an anti-ICE mob stormed a church in St. Paul, MN. And finally, JD and Usha Vance surprise the nation with an exciting announcement. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE...

Anti-ICE mob storms a Sunday church service in St. Paul, MN. What happened, and why was Don Lemon there? Meanwhile, a "Church-Hopping" debate blows up Catholic Twitter. And finally, one Democrat gives a surprising and blunt answer when pressed on “trans rights.” All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:19 Anti-ICE Mob StormsChurch Service 35:42 Good News 52:02 The Case A...

Chaos continues in Minnesota. With the rise of riots and arrests, will Trump invoke the Insurrection Act? Meanwhile, Trump unveils a "Great Healthcare Plan." And finally, Gavin Newsom rejects the extradition of a doctor accused of mailing abortion drugs. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:33 Chaos Continues in Minnesota 24:08 Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” 40:51 Good News 49:35 Spending...

Gen Z women are reporting record levels of depression and anxiety – but why did liberal girls fall first and fastest? In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the data on feminism, therapy culture, social media, and locus of control – and asks whether feminism actually engineered a female mental-health crisis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Feminism has left women more depressed 0:59 - Barbie and...

Dr. Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, joins the LOOPcast to discuss breakthrough research and how we can save the American family. Next, SCOTUS takes on "What is a Woman?" And finally, there's an exciting update in Archbishop Fulton Sheen's path to sainthood. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:20 Saving the American Family w/ Dr. Kevin Roberts 26...

President Trump proposes a temporary cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. What does this mean, and who does it help? Meanwhile, anti-ICE protests continue to spread nationwide with new footage arising. Who is behind all this? And finally, Pope Leo baptizes 20 infants in the Sistine Chapel. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:01 Trump Announces Cap o...

What really happened in the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting? We break down the verified facts, the competing narratives, and the growing political fallout as protests spread across the nation. Meanwhile, Pope Leo delivers one of his strongest condemnations yet of surrogacy. And finally, the federal government unveils a new food pyramid that could reshape school lunches, SNAP benefits, and public he...

American college students can’t do basic math – and the problem didn’t start in college. In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down shocking new data from UC San Diego, exposes how grade inflation and dishonest standards hollowed out education, and explores whether the “Mississippi Miracle” is the solution to America’s math crisis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: college freshman lack high-school ma...

Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobile What does President Trump actually want from Venezuela, and is Greenland next in line? We break down the strategic, economic, and geopolitical stakes behind the headlines. Meanwhile, priests in Cha...

The United States captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a stunning overnight operation, sending shockwaves across the globe and raising massive questions about sovereignty, precedent, and what comes next for Venezuela. We break down how it happened, why now, and what this means for America. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:25 Operation Absol...

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s mayor in a historic and controversial inauguration—what his speech reveals about the future of progressive politics. Meanwhile, after the chaos in Minnesota, new fraud revelations continue to emerge, raising serious questions about oversight and taxpayer dollars. And finally, the New York Times appears to suddenly “discover” ICE, reigniting debate over...

It's been a wild ride. A recap on the biggest stories from 2025: Trump, Charlie Kirk, Pope Leo, and more! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobile . EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAS...

Erika looks back on everything she read in 2025 – American history, satire, murder mysteries, and children’s classics—while juggling motherhood, work, and ten-minute reading windows. This year-end book roundup considers what our reading habits reveal about attention, endurance, and staying human in a distracted age. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - The Civil War: A Narrative — Shelby Foote 2:57 - J...