The LOOPcast

This week Tom, Josh, and Erika follow the money, and the trail exposes Biden’s newfound dedication to upholding sovereign borders… of foreign nations. And what do Catholic Charities, a based Louisianian, and Polish apostates have in common with the New York Times ? Well here comes everyone – it’s LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podc...

A Catholic patriarch offers himself for kidnapped kids in Gaza, and LOOPcast says, “More this, less Synod.” American college kids chant “Death to Israel” as elite admins rediscover their devotion to free speech. A Canadian conservative gives a masterclass on how to handle hostile reporters, and did Erika just get fired?     Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on...

On September 19th, 120,000 Armenian Christians were attacked by Azerbaijan after almost a year of starvation at the hands of a suffocating blockade. After fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh, their lives are in complete chaos. Tom sits down with Armenian Christian Simone Rizkallah to hear more about the Christian persecution happening right under our noses.  Simone Rizkallah’s Website Did you know… LOOPcast...

A brutal attack on Israel shocks the world, but certain Americans demonstrate some serious historical amnesia. LOOPcast offers a Middle East geo-political crash course with some hard lessons on border security, foreign entanglement, and how to keep peace in our hearts when there’s war in the world. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or...

When communists took everything from his family, Jimmy Lai stowed away on a boat to Hong Kong for a better life. He went on to become a billionaire, befriend Milton Friedman and Cardinal Zen, and most importantly, fight for freedom in Hong Kong. Tom brings on Jimmy’s right-hand man Mark Simon to get the full story on the man known as the Hong Konger. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podc...

Get ready for a firehose as five Catholic cardinals pull the alarm on a Synodal See of Flames – and the pope’s response sparks an international combustion. We have a vacant seat, and it’s not the Chair of Peter, but who wants to be the next Speaker of the House? Send out the firefighters… this episode is HOT! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google P...

Sometimes, you need to go all in. Tom sits down with CatholicVote founders Brian Burch and Josh Mercer to hear about the gamble that put CatholicVote on the map, the origin story of the LOOP, and their big plans for the future.  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! If you love LOOPcast, consider chipping in to kee...

LOOPcast is the new gold standard for GOP Debate hot takes – winners, losers, and is the primary a moot point? Sen. Bob Menendez is caught with his hand in the Egyptian canopic jar, a WaPo reporter loses her soul attacking a pizza festival, and some anthropology experts find a spine. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you l...

Trump muddies the waters for the pro- Roe Biden campaign while also drawing pro-life fire -- what actually happened on Meet the Press? Mother Nature blesses Apple, but have the Green Agenda and Bidenomics created conditions for the largest strike in US history? Find out on this week's LOOPcast.  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wh...

Former Trump advisor Steve Cortes gave DeSantis a hearing and thinks you should, too. In this insider interview with Tom Pogasic, hear Steve’s insight into “Trump World,” the DeSantis playbook, and why Catholics should give him a shot. As always, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions to: loopcast@catholicvote.org If you love the LOOP and LOOPcast, consider chipping in to keep the mikes...

A rogue governor tries suspending the 2nd amendment and gets shut down faster than Starlink over Crimea. Josh and Erika break out in song with “Eagles’ Wings” as we break down the causes and solutions for 70’s liturgical music (00:40:48), and Tom gives Poland an A+ for education.  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you list...

LOOPcast digs into the dark anti-Catholic truth behind the rumors of mass graves of indigenous children in Canada. Leftist AP news may be crickets with an apology, but Aaron Rodgers can’t shut up about “Novax.” Finally, what do Genghis Khan and the Chinese Communist Party have in common? Find out on this week’s LOOPcast. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on App...

A 7th-grader said “Don’t tread on me” and got kicked out of school for wearing a Gadsden flag on his backpack. Catholic lefties declare war on the most dangerous Catholic in America: Scott Hahn. And the LOOPcast dips its toe into the coffee wars: is it a sin to buy from Starbucks? Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you list...

John Edwards thought his life was over after his drug addiction brought him to rock bottom. However, he discovered that his story was all too common with men struggling in his Church community. By sharing his story with others, he started building a group of men that transformed his local church, and he is just getting started. Jon’s Website: Just a Guy in the Pew As always, send us your questions...

Josh and Tom record a late-night LOOPcast directly after the first Republican Primary debate. We also joined over 80 million others who watched the Donald Trump interview with Tucker Carlson. Was this the kiss of death for cable news debates? Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! As always, send us your questions,...

Has Trump been racketeering in Georgia? Is Oliver Anthony just a whiny redneck? And should Holy Days of Obligation go the way of the Dodo bird? LOOPcast addresses these and all your burning questions on this week’s episode.  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE “Rich Men North of Richmond” Viral...

As families across the country pack up the minivan and send their kids away to college, Tom sits down with Benedictine College Stephen Minnis to talk about having monks on campus, starting a Catholic medical school, and how Our Lady is responsible for BC's national Catholic reputation. Hold on to your Raven beanies, this one is a good one. As always, send us your questions, comments, and suggestio...

LOOPcast welcomes President Brian Burch to discover the most bipartisan issue in America today and how a simple law is taking down Internet smut. Tom revisits his middle school days as rap icon Ne-Yo scores big time for common sense, while the sanctimonious U.S. Women’s soccer team stews in defeat. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or...

Today Erika is joined by Author Carrie Gress of Theology of Home fame to talk about her latest work: The End Of Woman. She took the time to go all the way back into the roots of feminism and was shocked by what she found: Hint: less voting rights and more occult practices. The End of Woman   Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherev...

Guv Ron DeSantis takes heat from the Veep on one side and a prominent pro-lifer on the other. It’s back to school season, but not for everyone: Can Catholic schools expel families to protect their identity? And Josh has trouble telling the difference between a nursing home and the U.S. Capitol. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or whe...

What would you do if David Koresh called into your radio station? Today Tom talks with Charlie Seraphin, a veteran radio host and executive about journalism in the internet age, brokering a cease-fire with the Branch Davidians, and a surprise invite to meet Ronald Reagan.  Charlie Seraphin’s book  One Stupid Mistake Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, G...

Something’s smokin’ in the kitchen as the new “trad wives” set the social media scene on fire. Burning questions: Do you bake sourdough? Do you cook and clean while your husband works? You too may be a trad wife! Also, the GOP is tossing around the “I” word (impeachment) again while bitter Twitter Catholics are turning some heads –  against Ad Orientum ?  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite...

Sometimes, CatholicVote finds itself in the middle of some controversy. President Brian Burch joins Tom to leak the details of his contentious interview with a New York Times reporter over banning books and the inevitable hit piece that will follow.   Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! As always, send us your qu...

Tucker Carlson is asking the REAL questions with the Republican candidates; learn how they responded, and which big name didn’t even show up! Bishop Barron goes to bat for Catholics, and who is really responsible for politicizing the military? All this and a special guest on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever...

This is a weird one: Notre Dame professor sues student publication for reporting on her public Abortion Advocacy. Tom is joined by Joe DeReuil, Editor-In-Chief of the Irish Rover, Notre Dame's conservative student publication to get the facts straight about Professor Tamara Kay's lawsuit against the Rover and why you should always keep your receipts.  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite pod...