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The LOOPcast

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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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Nov 12, 2026

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Episodes

Moms are miserable. Here's why. | The Deep 17.07.2025

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 On this ep...

Gavin Newsom Gears Up For Presidential Run, Scottie Scheffler Gets It, And Jake The Rizzbot 16.07.2025

Gavin Newsom began making his move as a potential presidential candidate for 2028 – is his platform as central as he claims? In the good news section, the Department of Education is getting a revamp and so is strawberry ice cream! Scottie Scheffler is the GOAT, Elmo may be a nazi, and Jake the rizzbot is taking the US by storm (literally). All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast...

ICE Farm Raid Discovers Child Labor, Shocking NYT Healthcare Report, and Next American Saint? 14.07.2025

EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org   SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org   California is protesting against the ICE raid… which saved trafficked children from abusive conditions. Erika, Josh, and Tom break down ICE’s actions, Mexican protests, and Trump’s proposed visa. Is healthcare the backbone of our economy? America might have a new saint, Epstein is still making waves, and the State Departmen...

California Bishop's Shocking Move after ICE Raids: Removes Sunday Mass Obligation 11.07.2025

A Bishop in California is dispensing parishioners from their Sunday Mass obligation… because of ICE? Not only that, but Pope Leo’s most recent episcopal appointment has caused major drama… Tom wants to go to trade school, some Bible study bangers, and Trump is selling perfume. Finally, are public libraries becoming a little too public? All this and more on the LOOPcast! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome...

AI isn't demonic... or is it? | The Deep 10.07.2025

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 Join Erika...

Trump DOJ: No Epstein list... Case Closed and IRS Allows Churches To Endorse Candidates 09.07.2025

On this episode Erika, Josh, and Tom are reunited to break down the most recent news: What’s up with Epstein? Will we be hearing more politics from the pulpit? What is the “America Party”? Jesus visits Canterbury, the Station Wagon is BACK, and there’s no need to be unshod at the airport! All this and more on the LOOPcast! The podcast is sponsored by Charity Mobile! New customers can get a free ph...

Historic Texas Floods Kill Dozens, BBB Wrap Up, And Traditionis Custodes Not Legit? 07.07.2025

Tom and Erika join the public in mourning the tragedy in TX and break down the details of what happened. Bishops are against the Big Beautiful Bill; what happened to Medicaid? Eggs are in, Rainbow crosswalks are out, and a groundbreaking report on the Latin Mass is making waves. Finally, we have the inside scoop on the Biden vs. Trump debate. All this and more on the LOOPcast! This podcast is spon...

NAILBITER: BBB heads back to the House, Trump racks up the W’s, and God Bless the USA 02.07.2025

We’re celebrating Independence Day early with the Senate passing the Big Beautiful Bill by one vote: Vance to the rescue!!! Rachel Bovard joins us to break down the details. Elon Musk may be going third party, Trump is making history, Penn State apologizes to women, and shocking polls on patriotism. Finally, what exactly is Alligator Alcatraz? All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@...

Shades of Justice: ACB, Thomas, and Alito Clap Back 30.06.2025

Tom McClusky joins Erika and Josh to break down the situation on the Hill, starting with some SCOTUS decisions that have us cheering for more! Next, we examine Trump's newly revised bill... which is still big but not as beautiful. Priests are standing their ground, a congressional session becomes a romcom, and we discuss the pros and cons of driverless cars. All this and more on the LOOPcast! This...

"One Address Was A Shipping Container" RFK Jr.'s Shocking Testimony on Migrant Child Trafficking 27.06.2025

RFK Jr. has had a busy week, revealing shocking details from Biden’s nightmare immigration system, pulling funding from GAVI, and MAHA collaboration with food companies. We break down landmark Supreme Court decisions as they roll in live, wrestle with 70% of millennials that would vote for a socialist (we are not in Kansas anymore), and finish with a toxic masculinity test for Tom and Josh.   EMAI...

Zohran Mamadani's Stunning Primary Victory in NYC: The Future of Democrat Politics? 25.06.2025

The NYC primary results are in… and the socialist won. Erika, Josh and Tom discuss his plans: free childcare, top surgery for kids, and defunding the police. Trump drops an F-bomb about Israel’s missiles, CA has to apologize to female athletes, and the DOJ is suing WA in defence of Catholic priests. Finally, the theater kids make some DRAMA… about Trump’s favorite musical? All this and more on the...

America Bombs Iran's Nuclear Facilities: What Comes Next? 23.06.2025

Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! This podcast is sponsored, in part, by Homeschool Connections! Give your children the education they deserve and visit https://HomeschoolConnections.com . And, friends of the LOOPcast get $50 off your purchase by using promo code: 25LOOP50!  This podcast is sponsored, in part,...

We Have A New President: What's Next For CatholicVote? 20.06.2025

EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org   SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org   CatholicVote has a new president! Who is Kelsey Reinhardt and what is next for CatholicVote? United States v. Skrmetti decisions are in – we break down the decisions and why this case should never have made it to SCOTUS. Trumpers make babies, Pride flags burn, and a modern Faulkner reads his electric bill – all this and mor...

The War Debate Boils Over as Trump Weighs Military Action In Iran 18.06.2025

There are crazy things happening in the middle east – are we about to enter World War III? Erika, Josh, and Tom break down the situation as well as the Catholic response to it. Trump doesn’t back down after the No King riots, Illinois homeschoolers win big and the Terminator mic drops on the View. All this and more on the LOOPcast! The podcast is sponsored, in part, by Charity Mobile. When you swi...

"No Kings" Protests v Trump's Flag Day Military Parade, Pope Leo White Sox Event, And Epic Father’s Day Prank 16.06.2025

It was the battle of popularity this past weekend – do you celebrate the army, or do you attend a violent “No Kings” protest? A parish in TX got creative for Father’s Day and we sent Tom to Chicago for the Papal event in White Sox stadium! China may be invading, the Pope is amazing, and are the Dodgers back? All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org   SUPPORT LOOPCAST:...

Israel Strikes Iran's Nuclear Facilities: Is The US Heading To War In The Middle East? 13.06.2025

Israel has shot missiles into Iran. We break down exactly what led to this attack, where the bombs fell, and what we can expect in the coming months. Also, is Trump backing down on immigration? We have canonization dates for the Italian boys, Padilla wants desperately to be in the spotlight, and Army recruitment is looking up! All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your fa...

LA Riots Explained: Origin, Spread, And Historical Context 11.06.2025

Tom Homan talked to Dr. Phil… and the origin of the LA riots is revealed. We talk about who’s funding this, the political swing, and everything in between. RFK is cleaning house and Pope Leo makes formal wear great again. Simone Biles “apologizes” and libs stop a black woman from going to work. All this and more on the LOOPcast! The podcast is sponsored, in part, by Charity Mobile! When you switch...

“The Enemy is The Pig” Anti-ICE Rioters Clash With National Guard in LA, Rupnik art Removed, And Podcast Bro Roundup 09.06.2025

EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org   SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org   There are fires breaking out all over LA – but this time it’s cars not forest that’s burning. We answer all your questions about who, what, where, when, and why – plus get into the details of the Elon/Trump break up. Rupnick’s victims get peace, was Trump in the Epstein files? And Bishop Barron is NOT synodal. All this and...

Apple TV Show Depicts Shocking Eucharistic Desecration, Bishop Barron on Tucker, And NYC’s Insane Mayoral Race 04.06.2025

In today’s show Tom and Erika tackle Eucharistic desecration in Apple TV+’s “Your Friends & Neighbors.” How do we handle blasphemy in our culture? Unsurprisingly, the FBI Richmond memo was much worse than it let on, but good news from Bishop Barron’s appearance on the Tucker Carlson show! Plus, a Twilight Zone look at the tight (and insane) NYC mayoral race and Senator Kennedy at it again. All thi...

Pride Month Evaporates in 2025: What Happened? 02.06.2025

June is here and we have one question: where did all the rainbows go? Pittsburgh gets a brand new steel deal, Poland has a brand new president, and Tim Walz goes on a brand new tour… to apologize? The Dems have picked a new spokesperson for young men: a self-identified queer, plus-sized woman. Finally, an antisemitic attack in Colorado. All this and more on the LOOPcast! This podcast is sponsored,...

Elon OUT at DOGE: Did it work? Diocese of Charlotte Liturgy Crackdown, And Why Everything Since 2004 Looks The Same 30.05.2025

As Elon Musk’s government contract expires we look at the highs and lows of DOGE. Trump and the courts play tariff whack-a-mole and Pope Leo catches a personal plushie. The gang talks fashion stagnation and the Charlotte diocese upheaval. Erika promotes Mark Twain, while Tom talks our podcast competitor... Michelle Obama. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorit...

“All-Out War”: Trump to End All Federal Contracts with Harvard, Dem’s Hilarious Plan To Win Back Young Men, And Josh’s Fr. Capadano Story 28.05.2025

Trump has declared war on Harvard – is it just or unjust? The dems are pooling their time, energy, and resources to answer one critical question… how to talk to men? The Vatican has a new website, Fr. Capodanno is the GOAT, and Christians take over the gayborhood. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or...

A Conversation with Fr. Mike Schmitz, Matt Walsh, Harrison Butker, and Michael Knowles 23.05.2025

Coming to you live from the Courage Under Fire conference in Nashville with this special edition of the LOOPcast, featuring guests appearances from Fr. Mike Schmitz, Matt Walsh, Harrison Butker, and Michael Knowles. This show is sponsored, in part, by Holy Heroes! Go to https://www.holyheroes.com/men and order NOW to receive the expanded 2nd edition with both FREE Prayer cards! EMAIL US: loopcast@...

JD Vance Grilled By NYT Columnist on Catholic Faith and Deportations, Big Beautiful Bill Wrap-Up, And Big Marco 21.05.2025

JD Vance is in the hotseat as Ross Douthart interviews him on the intricacies of being a Catholic politician. Are the libs right about the “Big Beautiful Bill?” Laurel Libby can now do her job, the Pope’s brother is living the dream, and Marco Rubio claps BACK! All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wh...

Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, Original Sin, and The Greatest Media Scandal In American History 19.05.2025

Biden has been diagnosed with cancer… that he has had for years. How deep does this coverup go? Who has really been running the government? Pope Leo makes some bold moves and Hilary Clinton hates babies. Finally, a Mexican tall ship crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge! All this and more on the LOOPcast! This podcast is sponsored, in part, by the University of Dallas! The University of Dallas MS in Da...

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