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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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- How Modern Society Created A Dating Crisis | The Deep · 19 min.Gen Z says they want marriage… so why aren’t they dating? From phone addictions and endless swiping to unrealistic expectations, Erika looks at what’s keeping young people apart…
- Kai Schwemmer on Campus Debates, Midterm Blowout, And The Way Forward · 1 t. 3 min.Hey guys, CatholicVote is out on a retreat, in the meantime here is my interview with Kai Schwemmer. He has been hitting college campuses across the country on the "Pick Up The…
- The Real Reason American Stores Are Ugly | The Deep · 17 min.Why does every American town boast the same strip mall… and is your 401(k) paying for it? Erika follows the money behind ugly development, zoning laws, and corporate-owned…
- “Blue Tsunami,” Reacting to Historic Midterm Election Results · 1 t. 48 min.The “Blue Tsunami” hits as Democrats take control of Congress and notch major wins across the country. Meanwhile, the LOOPcast breaks down what went wrong for Republicans, where…
- Why Does Modern Culture Encourage “No Contact”? w/ Noelle Mering | The Deep · 21 min.Almost 70 million Americans are estranged from their family. The “no contact” movement has spread like wildfire, fueled by social media, political divisions, spiritual poverty…
- Samuel Sey Detained by ICE, Midterms Enter the Final Stretch, and Bishops in the Oval Office · 1 t. 59 min.Christian commentator Samuel Sey faces deportation after an ICE arrest in Ohio. Meanwhile, the midterms enter their final stretch, and Josh (aka the Oracle of Petoskey) gives his…
- How the War on Toxic Masculinity Backfired | The Deep · 21 min.We told boys their masculinity was toxic. Now we’re wondering why so many are checking out. In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into the trouble with men to ask: what does it…
- French Protests Explode Into Riots, Fr. Ripperger News, And Vivek's Insane Ad · 2 t. 24 min.France erupts in massive protests and riots. Meanwhile, is Fr. Chad Ripperger actually being silenced by his bishop? And finally, what was Vivek Ramaswamy thinking? All this and…
- The Real Reason Muslims and The Left Are Joining Forces | The Deep · 19 min.Pride flags and hijabs: America’s most bizarre political alliance? Erika unpacks the “red-green” marriage joining progressives and Islamist leaders, the history behind Islam’s…
- Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer, Shane Gillis Blows Up the Internet, and No-Fault Divorce · 1 t. 59 min.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 Catholic families can…
- How Feminists and Tradwives Are Both Wrong About Womanhood | The Deep · 18 min.Hollywood gave us the unbeatable girlboss. TikTok answered with the Pinterest perfect tradwife. In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into Disney princesses, forgotten women…
- Catholic Archdiocese Sues Trump Admin, Cornell 7 Case Erupts, and Special Guest Mark Houck · 1 t. 38 min.The Archdiocese of St. Louis sues the Trump administration over restrictions on Sacraments for immigration detainees. Meanwhile, the Cornell 7 case explodes, raising major…
- Why The Sports Betting Epidemic is Far Worse Than You Think | The Deep · 19 min.Gambling is America’s #1 form of entertainment. In this episode of The Deep, Erika follows the money behind the sports betting boom, from the NFL’s sportsbook partnerships to VIP…
- Are White Men Welfare Queens? Pope Leo STUNS France, and NYC School Choice Debate · 1 t. 41 min.Sarah Huckabee Sanders' latest ad takes a hit on welfare and... white men? Meanwhile, Nikole Hannah-Jones’ experience with New York City public schools reignites the debate over…
- The American Household Is Dying. Can We Save It? | The Deep · 27 min.The American household is emptier, busier, and more stressed than ever. In this episode of The Deep, Dr. John Cuddeback joins Erika to explain what we’ve lost and why rebuilding…
- Fulton Sheen's Beatification is BUZZING, Trump at UN, And Quoting Founding Fathers · 2 t. 16 min.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 Fulton J. Sheen moves…
- Why Don't Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Get Excommunicated? | The Deep · 23 min.Why don’t Catholic bishops excommunicate pro-abortion politicians? In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into what excommunication actually means, why bishops rarely use it…
- AI Execs Do 180: Beg for Regulation, Viral Texas Indians Pic, And CatholicVote Political Director On Ground Game · 2 t. 34 min.CatholicVote Political Director Logan Church joins the LOOPcast to break down all you need to know about the upcoming midterms. Meanwhile, a viral photo from a Texas football…
- How Self Improvement Is Actually A Trap | The Deep · 19 min.An army of optimization influencers, from Huberman and Clavicular to Bryan Johnson, promised to help us look better, feel better, perform better, and maybe even “not die.”…
- Vance Plan to Pay Stay-at-Home Parents, Lindsay Clancy Jurors Speak Out, and Remembering 9/11 · 2 t. 2 min.The Trump administration’s plan to pay stay-at-home parents sparks a civil war on the Right. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz's "Protect College Sports Act" is not what it seems. And finally…
- The Real Story Behind Fulton Sheen's Beatification | The Deep · 38 min.Erika sits down with Fulton Sheen expert Dr. Peter Howard ahead of this historic beatification. He explains why SEVEN years have passed since Pope Francis approved Sheen’s…
- Is Everyone Overreacting to Flock and Data Centers? Higher-Ed In Trouble, And New Harmony · 1 t. 53 min.DeSantis takes aim at Flock cameras as the surveillance backlash grows. Meanwhile, Trump defends the data center boom despite growing opposition from voters. And finally…
- What Happens When America Stops Having Children? | The Deep · 22 min.America is about to face a demographic disaster. What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops replacing itself? Erika walks you through what depopulation means for…
- Darlene Graham Wins, Everyone Loves Dolly Parton, And "Why I Hate The Old Latin Mass" · 2 t. 8 min.Darlene Graham scores a major primary win. Meanwhile, is Canon Law the same as Sharia Law? Abdul El-Sayed thinks so. And finally, one priest explains why he “hates” the…
- The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad | The Deep · 20 min.Catholic liturgical music wasn’t always like this — so what changed? In this episode of The Deep, Erika traces how Gregorian chant and polyphony gave way to the folk-inspired…
- Lindsey Clancy Case Divides America, Politicians Discover Data Center Hate, And “Kiss Your Mom” · 1 t. 42 min.The Lindsay Clancy case sparks a national debate and divides America. Meanwhile, Republicans confront growing voter backlash over AI data centers. And finally, this wholesome…
- Everyone Stopped Reading. What Happens Next? | The Deep · 21 min.Americans are reading fewer books — and the consequences may go far beyond shrinking attention spans. In this episode of The Deep, Erika explores how the decline of sustained…
- AOC Laughs Off "Woke 1," Fauci’s Secret Texts Exposed, Trump’s Air Force One Decoy · 2 t. 7 min.David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in a stunning Democratic gubernatorial primary upset. Meanwhile, AOC laughs off the insanity of “Woke 1.0.” And finally, newly revealed Fauci…
- Socialism was dead. Now it's back. Why? | The Deep · 23 min.Socialism is back – and it's winning. Why are Gen Z voters embracing the DSA, Zohran Mamdani, and ideas many thought died with the Soviet Union? In this episode of The Deep…
- El-Sayed Stuns Dems in MI, Europe's New Migration Crisis, And The WNBA · 2 t. 4 min.Michigan Democrats are rocked by a stunning Senate primary upset as Abdul El-Sayed defeats the party establishment. Meanwhile, 60,000+ migrants from Morocco invade Spain. And…
- Why Food All Tastes the Same Now | The Deep · 18 min.Why do French fries taste exactly the same everywhere? The answer isn't McDonald's… it's a hidden food empire you've probably never heard of. Discover how Sysco, Big Food, and…
- Fauci Pleads the Fifth in Explosive Senate Hearing, Mamdani's Grocery Stores, And Gen X Bishops · 2 t. 14 min.Fauci pleads the Fifth in explosive Senate hearing. Meanwhile, we break down Zohran Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded grocery store plan and what the latest polling says about the 2026…
- Nolan's Odyssey Looks Like Homer. It Isn't. | The Deep · 20 min.This is the Odyssey review you didn’t expect. Erika breaks down the good, the bad, and the (confirmed) ugly in Nolan’s adaptation of the founding myth of the West. Watch The Deep…
- Iran: Trump Vows Revenge for 4 Soldiers KIA, Tom's Backyard Data Center, And Vance x Barron · 2 t. 20 min.Trump vows retaliation against Iran after four U.S. soldiers are killed. Meanwhile, JD Vance hits the media circuit with appearances on Joe Rogan and Bishop Barron. And finally…
- Is Children’s Television Quietly Frying Our Kids' Brains? | The Deep · 19 min.Elmo didn't always act like... well, Elmo. So what happened? From Sesame Street to Cocomelon, the fight for children's attention transformed kids' TV into a high-speed sensory…
- Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell, And Capitol Hill Madness, Odyssey Thoughts, And Bison Survival · 1 t. 54 min.Senator Lindsey Graham dies unexpectedly, and his sister is sworn in to replace him. Meanwhile, the Iran war escalates as attacks on U.S. targets and commercial shipping send oil…
- How Growing Up Was Stolen From Gen Z | The Deep · 23 min.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…
- Graham Platner's Campaign Implodes, SSPX Officially Excommunicated, And Young Washington Review · 1 t. 59 min.Graham Platner’s Senate campaign implodes after new allegations emerge and old scandals resurface. Meanwhile, democratic socialists are gaining ground in elections across the…
- 10 Best Movies to Watch for America’s 250th Birthday! | The Deep · 14 min.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…
- SCOTUS Issues Landmark Rulings, Trump Pushes for SAVE Act, and What Makes America Great? · 1 t. 5 min.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…
- Why Catholic Schools Got WAY More Expensive | The Deep · 18 min.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…
- Mamdani Socialists Sweep NYC Primaries, Starmer OUT in UK, And Paglia Expose · 1 t. 41 min.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…
- You’re Probably Practicing The Occult Without Knowing It | The Deep · 17 min.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…
- Trump's Iran Deal Sparks Fierce Debate, JD Vance Press Tour, And Scots Invade Boston · 1 t. 51 min.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…
- Why Gen Z Wants To Return To A World They Never Knew | The Deep · 14 min.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…
- U.S. Helicopter Downed on Day 100 of Iran War, Karmelo Anthony Verdict, And Pope Leo In Spain · 2 t. 9 min.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…
- Why Colleges Made Grades Totally Worthless | The Deep · 17 min.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…
- Trump Berates Netanyahu Over Lebanon, Bill Pulte at ODNI, And Dream American Movies · 2 t. 5 min.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 EMAIL US…
- Atheism Was A Failed Experiment. Are We Rediscovering Christianity? | The Deep · 20 min.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…
- Pope Leo Drops Magnifica Humanitas: AI, Dignity, And War, Paxton wins in TX, And "Spur Nuns" · 1 t. 53 min.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…
