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Daily Prayer for America 250

By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth,

I place today my nation, the United States of America,

into Your Heart pierced for love of us.

On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,

I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift,

and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God.

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,

and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart,

bless my homeland anew,

purify her from sin,

and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace,

so that she may safeguard all human life,

respect the integrity of marriage and the family,

and honor the practice of religion.

Reign in my home and in my nation.

Draw every heart into communion with You,

that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph

in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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Why AI Data Centers Are Invading American Neighborhoods | The Deep

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:05:50 GMT

AI is transforming everything—but what’s powering it? In this episode of The Deep, Erika Ahern uncovers the hidden costs of AI data centers: skyrocketing energy use, water consumption, rising utility bills, and growing local backlash. The cloud isn’t weightless—it’s industrial. And it might be coming to your backyard next.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: The AI data center explosion

1:59 How data centers have changed

4:07 Mapping U.S. data centers

5:40 Energy consumption

7:52 Residents pay the price

9:18 Water usage

11:11 Land grabs and noise

12:23 Tax incentives

13:23 Do data centers create jobs?

14:55 Encroachment on residential areas

15:37 What are we doing about it?

17:24 Conclusion: Is there any stopping it?

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Iran War Day 25: 3K Troops Deployed and Hormuz Negotiation, Project Hail Mary, And Church FB Groups

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:51:44 GMT

Trump pauses strikes on Iran as troop deployments ramp up and Hormuz negotiations continue. Meanwhile, DHS shutdown chaos spreads to airports, causing long TSA wait times. And finally, are Catholic conversions rising nationwide? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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04:00 Iran War - Day 25

32:44 TSA/DHS Disaster

42:00 Good News

1:02:38 Culture Block

1:11:15 Church Corner

1:41:46 Twilight Zone

1:58:12 Closing Prayer

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What If Someone Went Bar-to-Bar Promoting Euthanasia? - Director Interview w/ Andrew Shemin

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:40:39 GMT

What would happen if euthanasia had a marketing department?

In Breakfast of Champions, director Andrew Shemin imagines a darkly satirical world where a cheerful sales representative walks into a neighborhood bar with an unusual proposal: partner with her company to promote assisted death to elderly patrons. What follows is a tense and unsettling conversation that explores dignity, persuasion, and the quiet pressures shaping end-of-life decisions today.

In this interview, Andrew Shemin explains the inspiration behind the film, how satire can reveal uncomfortable truths, and why stories like this matter right now.

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The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:09:59 GMT

They ripped out the altars. Whitewashed the saints. Built “churches” that look like airports. How did we get here? And why did Catholics go along with it? In this episode of The Deep, Erika exposes the shocking, anti-Catholic roots of the Church’s “wreckovation” era – and the modernist ideas that gutted sacred beauty. But it’s not over. Across America, parishes are rising from the ashes and restoring what was lost.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro: How did we get here?

2:13 The history behind ugly churches

6:29 “Kitschy” Jesus

8:21 The modernist spirit

11:44 The role of Vatican II

13:37 Ugly church architecture on display

16:28 The way of beauty

17:36 Hopeful stories of renovation

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Joe Kent Resigns: "Iran Posed No Imminent Threat", Population Bomb Author Dies, And St. Patrick!

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:06:58 GMT

Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns, claiming Iran posed “no imminent threat.” What does this mean for the war, and what comes next? Meanwhile, the author of The Population Bomb dies, and we revisit one of the most influential (and wrong) ideas of the last century. And finally, what is the real lesson of Saint Patrick? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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03:14 Updates on Iran War

36:15 Population Bomb Author Dies

49:05 Good News

56:00 Saint Patrick’s Day

1:02:00 Should you kick your kids out at 18?

1:10:55 Listener Question

1:19:54 Twilight Zone

1:51:17 Closing Prayer

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Fr. Gregory Pine on How to Speak Truth in an Age of Hot-Takes and Endless Commentary | The Deep

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:01:03 GMT

Dominican friar and Godsplaining podcast host Fr. Gregory Pine, OP joins Erika to discuss his new book, Training the Tongue: Growing Beyond the Sins of Speech. In an age of hot takes and endless commentary, how do we learn to speak truthfully, charitably, and even humorously? A conversation about disciplining our speech – and reclaiming real human conversation.

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Trump Demands "Unconditional Surrender," Oil Spikes, And Off-Ramp? Noem OUT at DHS, And Q&A

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:40:06 GMT

Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the war intensifies. We analyze the strategy, the risks, and what comes next. Meanwhile, Kristi Noem is out as DHS secretary. And finally, we answer your questions live. All this and more live on the LOOPcast!

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02:30 Updates on the Iran War

39:55 Kristi Noem is OUT

1:07:15 Good News

1:17:40 Q&A

1:37:23 Twilight Zone

1:57:20 Closing Prayer

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Daily Prayer for America 250

By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth, I place today my nation, the United States of America, into Your Heart pierced for love of us. On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift, and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God. Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart, bless my homeland anew, purify her from sin, and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace, so that she may safeguard all human life, respect the integrity of marriage and the family, and honor the practice of religion. Reign in my home and in my nation. Draw every heart into communion with You, that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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Uncovering College Board's Billion-Dollar Grip on Education | The Deep

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

For over a century, the College Board has shaped who gets into college – and what “success” even means to American kids. In this episode of The Deep, Erika traces how a nonprofit testing company became a billion-dollar gatekeeper, why standards have quietly shifted, and why elite universities are now scrambling back to testing after going test-optional. Is the system ensuring merit – or masking its own decline? Let’s look at the data.

Timestamps:
0:00 - College Board: The gatekeeper of American education
1:06 - College Board’s unsettling origin
4:35 - College Board takes over universities
6:47 - “Aptitude” controversy
8:49 - College Board cashes in (big time)
10:00 - Becoming the gatekeeper
12:24 - How do we escape the College Board matrix?

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US-Iran War Escalates: Reality, Messaging Disaster, And Future, Talrarico Downs Crockett in TX

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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Daily Prayer for America 250
By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth,
I place today my nation, the United States of America,
into Your Heart pierced for love of us.
On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,
I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift,
and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God.

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,
and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart,
bless my homeland anew,
purify her from sin,
and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace,
so that she may safeguard all human life,
respect the integrity of marriage and the family,
and honor the practice of religion.

Reign in my home and in my nation.
Draw every heart into communion with You,
that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph
in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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Catholic Bishops: Trump's Push to End Birthright Citizenship is "Immoral", Pentagon vs Anthropic Beef, And AI Homilies

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Catholic bishops call Trump’s birthright citizenship push “immoral” — but what does Catholic teaching actually say about borders and citizenship? Meanwhile, there is major beef between the Pentagon and Anthropic. And finally, Pope Leo issues a warning to priests about using AI for homilies. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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02:30 USCCB and Trump’s EO
23:55 Notre Dame Update
29:44 Anthropic vs. Pentagon Beef
40:43 Good News
47:06 War Imminent?
01:00:20 Twilight Zone
01:18:45 Closing Prayer

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Dr. Scott Hahn on What Catholics Get Wrong About Politics | The Deep

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Scott Hahn joins Erika for a very special episode on politics, religion, and what it means to live well in our American “Babylon.” If you’ve ever felt torn between pursuing Christian holiness and the mess of politics, if you’ve ever felt uncomfortable being “too obviously Catholic” in public, this conversation is for you.

Books & Resources:

The First Society: The Sacrament of Matrimony and the Restoration of the Social Order, by Scott Hahn https://stpaulcenter.com/store/the-first-society-the-sacrament-of-matrimony-and-the-restoration-of-the-social-order
It Is Right and Just: Why the Future of Civilization Depends on True Religion, by Scott Hahn and Brandon McGinley https://stpaulcenter.com/store/it-is-right-and-just-why-the-future-of-civilization-depends-on-true-religion
Catholics in Exile: Biblical Wisdom for the Journey Home, by Scott Hahn and Brandon McGinley https://stpaulcenter.com/store/catholics-in-exile-biblical-wisdom-for-the-journey-home
The St. Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.com

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Trump's 2026 State of The Union Reactions: Moments, Memes, And Meltdowns

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trump’s 2026 State of the Union was the longest ever — packed with political traps, hero moments, and viral chaos. We break down the highlights, the Democrat reactions, and the memes that took over the internet. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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06:57 Trump’s 2026 SOTU Address
39:09 Democrat Reactions
48:06 Good News
57:56 Twilight Zone
1:14:14 Closing Prayer

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Daily Prayer for America 250
By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth,
I place today my nation, the United States of America,
into Your Heart pierced for love of us.
On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,
I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift,
and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God.

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,
and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart,
bless my homeland anew,
purify her from sin,
and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace,
so that she may safeguard all human life,
respect the integrity of marriage and the family,
and honor the practice of religion.

Reign in my home and in my nation.
Draw every heart into communion with You,
that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph
in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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SCOTUS Nixes Tariffs, Trump Adds New Ones, USA Hockey 1st Gold Since Miracle, And SOTU Predictions

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs. What did the Court actually say, what happens to all that tariff money, and where does the Trump Admin go next? Meanwhile, Mexico plunges into chaos after the Mexican army kills a major cartel leader. And finally, Team USA hockey wins its first gold since the Miracle on Ice era. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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03:54 SCOTUS and Tariffs
19:54 Chaos in Mexico
28:54 Good News
41:43 SOTU Predictions
51:17 Twilight Zone
1:13:10 Closing Prayer

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Daily Prayer for America 250
By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth,
I place today my nation, the United States of America,
into Your Heart pierced for love of us.
On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,
I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift,
and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God.

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,
and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart,
bless my homeland anew,
purify her from sin,
and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace,
so that she may safeguard all human life,
respect the integrity of marriage and the family,
and honor the practice of religion.

Reign in my home and in my nation.
Draw every heart into communion with You,
that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph
in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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Former Prince Andrew Arrested, SSPX To Consecrate Anyway, And Aliens

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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Former Prince Andrew has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, marking the most serious legal escalation yet in the Epstein saga’s British chapter. Meanwhile, the SSPX confirms it will move forward with episcopal consecrations despite Vatican warnings of possible schism. And finally, are aliens real? A White House post has the internet spiraling. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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03:-- Prince Andrew Arrested

31:09 Board of Peace Meeting

42:04 Good News

52:16 Church Corner

1:03:02 Twilight Zone

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Daily Prayer for America 250

By Cardinal Raymond L. Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth,

I place today my nation, the United States of America,

into Your Heart pierced for love of us.

On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,

I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift,

and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God.

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,

and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart,

bless my homeland anew,

purify her from sin,

and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace,

so that she may safeguard all human life,

respect the integrity of marriage and the family,

and honor the practice of religion.

Reign in my home and in my nation.

Draw every heart into communion with You,

that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph

in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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The Usury Economy, Explained

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

We finance everything now – even burrito delivery. Americans closed 2025 with $1.233 trillion in credit card debt. Nearly half of cardholders carry balances. One in five thinks they’ll never pay it off. This isn’t just “bad budgeting” – it’s an economy built on revolving debt and minimum payments. How did we normalize installment plans for lunch? And is modern credit a convenience… or a quiet form of slavery?

Timestamps:
00:00 - The Debt Economy
2:45 - The Rise of Buy Now, Pay Later
5:50 - How We Got Here
10:58 - Is It Just A Self Control Problem?
14:32: - A Way Out?

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James Talarico's Late-Night Stunt, RIP Jesse Jackson, And ACT Nukes Standards

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Texas State Rep. James Talarico pulls a late-night political stunt with Stephen Colbert. Was this part of the Democrats' plan to bring down Jasmine Crockett? Meanwhile, Axios reports that a U.S. war with Iran is "imminent." And finally, what are kids sacrificing for Lent these days? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

04:50 James Talarico Gaining National Attention

22:45 RIP Jesse Jackson

30:20 US War w/ Iran Imminent?

44:25 Good News

55:16 Twilight Zone

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Rubio's Surprising Speech at Munich Security Conference, Charlotte Video Drops, and Lent Prep!

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Secretary Marco Rubio delivers a powerful speech at the Munich Security Conference, laying out a bold vision for the future of the West. We break down what he said — and how prominent Democrats responded. Meanwhile, the long-awaited Charlotte diocesan video finally drops. And finally, as Lent approaches, how should Catholics prepare? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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04:30 Munich Security Conference
39:55 Good News
49:00 Church Corner
54:56 Charlotte Video
56:51 Twilight Zone
1:10:20 Closing Prayer

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MAY THE MOST HOLY, MOST SACRED, MOST ADORABLE, MOST INCOMPREHENSIBLE AND UNUTTERABLE NAME OF GOD BE ALWAYS PRAISED, BLESSED, LOVED, ADORED AND GLORIFIED, IN HEAVEN, ON EARTH AND UNDER THE EARTH, BY ALL THE CREATURES OF GOD, AND BY THE SACRED HEART OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, IN THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR. AMEN.

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SSPX Meets w/ Rome, Charlotte Diocese Secret Video, And Stop/Start Feature is Dead

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The SSPX met with Rome after signaling it may consecrate bishops without Vatican approval. We break down what was said and what comes next. Meanwhile, a secret, password-protected video message from the Charlotte bishop is set to be shown at Mass this weekend. And finally, the Stop/Start feature is dead. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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03:20 SSPX Meets with Rome
12:10 Charlotte Bishop Video
18:18 What’s going on at Notre Dame?
38:29 End of Immigration Enforcement Surge in MN
46:00 EPA Change
58:55 Good News
1:08:35 Twilight Zone
1:20:16 Closing Prayer

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Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Youth Sports Used to be For Kids: Now It's a $40 Billion Industry | The Deep

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Youth sports used to mean sandlots, Saturday mornings, and cheering on your kid brother. Now it’s Big Business, travel teams, injuries, and 70% of kids quitting by 13. In this episode of The Deep, Erika takes on elite youth sports culture – and makes the case for bringing back sports with a soul.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Youth sports isn’t what it used to be
2:07 - Cost, expectations, and injuries
4:34 - Cognitive dissonance, kids abandoning sports
7:04 - Toxic effects on communities
8:15 - Objections: “Quit whining”
10:09 - The good of sports for society
13:58 - An important story
16:15 - Conclusion: How do we fix youth sports?

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The AI Revolution is Upon Us, JD Vance First VP To Visit Armenia, And Epstein Rocks UK Gov

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The "AI Revolution" is here. Is this the biggest economic shift since the Industrial Revolution? We break down what’s happening, who’s most at risk, and what Catholics should do. Meanwhile, explosive new Epstein file revelations rock the U.K. government. And finally, Vice President JD Vance makes history with the first visit of a sitting VP to Armenia. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:40 The AI Revolution
37:02 Connections Between Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein
51:35 Good News
1:00:30 JD Vance Visit to Armenia
1:10:38 Twilight Zone
1:21:15 Closing Prayer

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O my God, I firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
I believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins and that he will come
to judge the living and the dead.
I believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith I intend to live and die.

Amen.

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Yes, We Are Coming For Obergefell. Here’s How To Do It. (w/ Katy Faust)

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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Reactions to The Bad Bunny Halftime Show, Jimmy Lai Sentenced, And Pope Leo on Olympics

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 Show
34:40 The Story of Jimmy Lai
41:15 Good News
53:22 Twilight Zone
1:03:14 Closing Prayer

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O Jesus,

through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings
of this day for all the intentions
of Your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of all my relatives and friends,
and in particular
for the intentions of the Holy Father.

Amen.

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Rachel Bovard Joins To Roast Josh, WAPO Slashes 1/3rd of Paper, And Kamala is Back

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

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 Closing Prayer

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We Pray O Lord, for the United States of America. We pray for our leaders, that they be inspired to lead according to your will. Most especially, we pray that every Catholic in America will be inspired to live out the truths of our faith in public life, and that it will lead to the renewal of our Church and country.

St. Thomas More, Pray for us.
St. Fidelis, Pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Amen.

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"The Pill" Liberated Women. Why Is Gen Z Ditching It? | The Deep

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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 themselves.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Is Gen Z rethinking the pill?
2:23 - How hormonal birth control affects your brain
5:48 - What studies actually show
8:10 - How the pill impacts society
10:43 - Is the tide is turning?
14:25 - Conclusion: A generational rebellion

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Clintons To Testify On Epstein Files, TX Special Election Swings Dem, And Rome Responds

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:23 SSPX Update
12:26 Clintons to Testify
36:29 Good News
44:17 TX Special Election
1:00:34 Twilight Zone
1:09:00 Closing Prayer

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Mary, Mother of the "Yes", you listened to Jesus,
and know the tone of his voice and the beating of his heart.
Morning Star, speak to us of him,
and tell us about your journey of following him on the path of faith.

Mary, who dwelt with Jesus in Nazareth,
impress on our lives your sentiments,
your docility, your attentive silence,
and make the Word flourish in genuinely free choices.

Mary, speak to us of Jesus, so that the freshness of our faith
shines in our eyes and warms the heart of those we meet,
as you did when visiting Elizabeth,
who in her old age rejoiced with you for the gift of life.

Mary, Virgin of the Magnificat
help us to bring joy to the world and, as at Cana,
lead every young person involved in service of others
to do only what Jesus will tell them.

Mary, look upon the Agora of youth,
so that the soil of the Italian Church will be fertile.
Pray that Jesus, dead and Risen, is reborn in us,
and transforms us into a night full of light, full of him.

Mary, Our Lady of Loreto, Gate of Heaven,
help us to lift our eyes on high.
We want to see Jesus, to speak with him,
to proclaim his love to all.

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SSPX To Ordain Its Own Bishops: Breaking with Rome, Landmark Detransitioner Case, And Igloo Church

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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.

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:43 What’s going on with the SSPX?
34:00 Landmark Detransitioning Case
42:35 Good News
57:10 The GOV Shutdown… AGAIN
59:37 Epstein File Drop
1:09:04 Twilight Zone
1:24:26 Closing Prayer

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Lord God, you are the source of everlasting light.
Your son, our beloved Lord Jesus
was presented in the temple 40 days after his birth.
He was recognised by Simeon and Anna,
and welcomed as the promised Messiah.
May we like them, behold the glory of the Lord Jesus.
Grant that we may stand before you
with hearts cleansed by your forgiving love.
May we serve you all our days
and make your name known
as we worship you as our Lord.
So may we come by your grace
to eternal life .
Amen.

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Don Lemon ARRESTED, Trump Admin & Elections Inside Scoop, and the Queen of Rap

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 ARRESTED

09:00 Insider Scoop on the Trump Admin + Pro-Life Cause

27:06 Census Projection for 2030

40:32 Good News

55:59 Twilight Zone

1:06:20 Closing Prayer

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Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit:

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal; the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth; the Spirit of Counsel, that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven; the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints; the Spirit of Piety, that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable; and the Spirit of Fear, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.

Amen

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Why Is Modern Art So Ugly?! | The Deep

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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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:

0:00 - Intro: Why is modern art so ugly?
1:45 - Sculpting a monument for the U.S. Navy
3:25 - Becoming an artist, turning towards the light
6:24 - Creativity and freedom is found within constraints
9:39 - Drawing is contemplating reality visually
12:50 - How smartphones kill creativity
14:32 - AI art = anti incarnational
15:07 - Art history: how did we get to modern art that’s so ugly?
18:54 - Ugly art comes from ugly thought (truth leads to beauty)
23:31 - Why are we not allowed to criticize modern art?
28:00 - Western tradition created beautiful art because it was centered on Jesus Christ (the mass)
30:38 - Childlike delight in God’s creation
37:28 - Conclusion: watch the film on Zeale!

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Trump's MN Reset: Noem & Bovino Out, Tom Homan In, TikTok Addiction Lawsuit, And New Reading List

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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 debate and discussion online. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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10:00 Timeline of Trump’s MN Reset
32:05 Landmark TikTok Addiction Case
39:50 Good News
58:44 Twilight Zone
1:19:05 Closing Prayer

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The Future of Catholic Media is Here!

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 hands of people formed online.

But Zeale is not exclusively for Gen Z.

Zeale is for everyone who wants to live their faith more fully, including the way we consume media.

Inside Zeale, users will find:

Seamless access to The LOOP, CatholicVote’s flagship daily news roundup
The new Morning LOOPcast, a video roundup of the day’s most compelling headlines
A growing library of high-quality podcasts, documentaries, and special programs
Content spanning fashion to food, sports to travel, prayers and spirituality, human-interest stories, culture, deep dives into complex issues, and even games

All of it – together in one Catholic digital home.

Zeale is also a digital community of prayer, where users can:
Access daily Mass readings,
Submit prayer intentions, and
Respond together when urgent news calls Catholics to collective prayer.

Zeale is the hub for Catholics who want to stay informed and respond thoughtfully, collectively, and prayerfully when moments matter most.

Best of all, Zeale is free to use.
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Minneapolis Erupts: Another ICE Shooting, Protests, And National Divide

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 Closing Prayer

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Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,
and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly hosts,
by the power of God,
thrust into hell Satan,
and all the evil spirits,
who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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JD Vance Headlines March For Life, DOJ Arrests MN Church Invaders, And USA Tennis

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:22 Special Announcement Incoming
04:30 March for Life 2026
26:49 Minnesota Rioters ARRESTED
45:41 Good News
57:45 Listener Q&A
1:05:09 Twilight Zone
1:15:00 Closing Prayer

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A Prayer to Saint Joseph:

O blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector
of thy chaste spouse, the virgin Mother of God, I choose thee this day to
be my special patron and advocate, and I firmly resolve to honor thee all
the days of my life. Therefore, I humbly beseech thee to receive me as thy
client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction,
to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus,
and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen

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AI Was Supposed To Fix Customer Service: It’s 100x Worse | The Deep

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

“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 monopolies are betting you have nowhere else to go.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Customer service is broken
2:33 - Why is customer service worse than ever?
5:19 - Corporations sacrifice human touch for scalability
8:43 - A race to the bottom
10:03 - Surveys show customers despise AI support
12:06 - The psychology behind why customers hate it
14:48 - Conclusion: Resisting fatalism

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Sources:

Banks, Alex (@alexbanks). “Note on AI and Attention.” Alex Banks (Substack), June 2, 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://substack.com/@alexbanks/note/c-192787692?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1htswx.

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The Davos Circus: Trump, NATO, And Greenland, MN Church Stunt Fallout, And Vance #4

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:00 The Davos Circus
36:10 Minnesota Church Update
1:00:50 Good News
1:09:26 Twilight Zone

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ICE Protestors Invade Christian Church, "Church-Hopping" Debate, and MLK Day

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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!

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35:42 Good News
52:02 The Case Against Church-Hopping
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Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.

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Chaos in Minnesota: Riots, Arrests, And Insurrection Act? Trump's Healthcare Fix, And Newsom

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

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04:33 Chaos Continues in Minnesota
24:08 Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan”
40:51 Good News
49:35 Spending Time w/ Children Report
1:00:18 Twilight Zone
1:22:45 Closing Prayer

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Hail, glorious Angel, appointed by God to be my guardian!
Hail, holy Angel, my protector in all dangers!
Hail, holy Angel, my defense in all afflictions!
Hail, holy Angel, my most faithful friend!
Hail, holy Angel, my guide!
Hail, holy Angel, my preceptor!
Hail, holy Angel, witness of all my actions!
Hail, holy Angel, my helper in every difficulty!
Hail, holy Angel, my counselor in doubt!
Hail, holy Angel, my shield at the hour of death!

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How Feminism Accidentally Created A Mental Health Crisis | The Deep

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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 Feminism 101: “It’s impossible to be a woman”
3:31 - Shocking mental health statistics
5:58 - Distorted “therapy culture”
9:05 - Social media fuels the fire
12:01 - Fragility vs. resilience
13:02 - Agency and locus of control
14:58 - A spiritual renewal
17:42 - Conclusion: Choosing the counter narrative

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LIVE w/ Dr. Kevin Roberts: Saving the American Family, SCOTUS on Women's Sports, and Fulton Sheen

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

26:10 SCOTUS and Trans in Women’s Sports

42:48 Good News

51:18 Church Corner

01:01:14 Twilight Zone

01:18:27 Closing Prayer

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St. Thomas More, Pray for us.

St. Fidelis, Pray for us.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Amen.

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Trump: Cap Credit Card Interest at 10%, ICE Protests Spread, And Pope Leo on Baptism

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 on Credit Card Interest Rates
31:59 DOJ Probe into Powell
40:42 Anti-ICE Protests
54:38 Good News
1:04:10 Twilight Zone
1:15:30 Closing Prayer

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O Mother Bourgeoys, you, whose compassionate power is ever increasing, show us your way of Truth, Faith and Holiness. Make us humble enough to abandon ourselves to the Will of God, generous enough to find in the Cross the joy of the Loving Giver. May your fidelity to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament lead us ever nearer to this source of light and peace. May your spirit of openness help us to be concerned for our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Finally, may Our Lady of the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, bring us to this unity of eternal grace to which God has called you for all eternity. Amen.

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Minneapolis ICE Shooting: Facts And Fallout, Pope Leo RIPS Surrogacy, And New Food Pyramid

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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 health policy. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:37 Minneapolis ICE Shooting
34:29 Trump’s Move for Single-Family Homes
45:34 New Food Pyramid
55:45 Good News
01:07:27 Twilight Zone
01:18:35 Closing Prayer

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O Glorious Saint Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labor, obtain for me the grace to work in a spirit of penance for the expiation of my many sins; to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my natural inclinations; to work with thankfulness and joy, considering it an honor to employ and develop by means of labor the gifts received from God; to work with order, peace, moderation and patience, never shrinking from weariness and trials; to work above all with purity of intention and detachment from self, keeping unceasingly before my eyes death and the account that I must give of time lost, talents unused, good omitted, and vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work of God.

All for Jesus, all through Mary, all after thy example, O Patriarch, Saint Joseph. Such shall be my watch-word in life and in death. Amen.

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Why College Students Suddenly Can’t Do Basic Math | The Deep

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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 math skills
2:33 - What the UCSD report uncovered
4:18 - Standardized tests and grade inflation
7:18 - The system is broken
10:07 - Getting at the root to solve the math crisis
13:35 - Conclusion: putting the soul back in education

Sources:

Bloom, Allan. The Closing of the American Mind. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987.

Horowitch, Rose. 2025. “American Kids Can’t Do Math Anymore.” The Atlantic, November 19, 2025. Accessed December 5, 2025. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/11/math-decline-ucsd/684973/.

Piper, Kelsey. 2025. “When Grades Stop Meaning Anything.” The Argument, November 18, 2025. Accessed December 5, 2025. https://www.theargumentmag.com/p/when-grades-stop-meaning-anything. theargumentmag.com

Rawat, Saannidhya, and Vikram K. Suresh. 2024. GPT Takes the SAT: Tracing Changes in Test Difficulty and Students’ Math Performance. SSRN Working Paper, August 3, 2024. Accessed December 5, 2025. https://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=4915452. SSRN

Salzman, Matthew, and Tyler Cowen. 2024. “Math, SAT Scores May Be Doing Worse Than We Had Thought.” Marginal Revolution, August 2024. Accessed December 5, 2025. https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2024/08/math-sat-scores-may-be-doing-worse-than-we-had-thought.html.

What Does Trump Want From Venezuela and Greenland? Charlotte Priests Have Questions, And Hilton Scandal

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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 Charlotte are raising serious concerns and taking them directly to the Vatican. And finally, we reveal the truth behind a bizarre Hilton ICE scandal that exploded online. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:25 Venezuela + Greenland
35:36 What is Trump Doing With the Hyde Amendment?
47:53 Good News
55:27 Something Rare Happened in the Charlotte Diocese
01:13:00 Twilight Zone
01:27:28 Closing Prayer

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Daily Prayer:
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O Good Jesus, hear me.
Within your wounds hide me.
Permit me not to be separated from you.
From the wicked foe, defend me.
At the hour of my death, call me
and bid me come to you
That with your saints I may praise you
For ever and ever. Amen.

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U.S. Captures Venezuela’s President Maduro — A Global Shockwave

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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 Absolute Resolve - US Captures Maduro
31:34 What’s the plan for Venezuela moving forward?
38:05 Good News
47:30 Twilight Zone
57:21 Closing Prayer

Mamdani's Inauguration Speech, Fraud Updates, And NYT Discovers ICE

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

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 immigration enforcement and media narratives. All this and more, LIVE on the LOOPcast.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:27 First Friday Devotion
06:36 Zohran Mamdani Sworn In
35:10 Fraud, Fraud, and More Fraud
52:30 Good News
1:03:27 Twilight Zone
1:16:07 Closing Prayer

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Eternal rest grant unto [MICAH JOSEPH KIM], O Lord,

and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,

through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen

LOOPcast 2025 Year in Review!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT

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.

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Remember us, O God;

from age to age be our comforter.

You have given us the wonder of time,

blessings in days and nights, seasons and years.

Bless your children at the turning of the year

and fill the months ahead with the bright hope

that is ours in the coming of Christ.

You are our God, living and reigning, forever and ever.

Amen.

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These Books Got Me Through 2025 | The Deep

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

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 - Jayber Crowe — Wendell Berry
4:28 - Martyrs of the 20th Century — Robert Royal
4:59 - Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West — Hampton Sides
5:55 - Death Comes for the Archbishop — Willa Cather
6:32 - Dominion — Tom Holland
7:37 - Scoop — Evelyn Waugh
8:42 - Tiger in the Smoke — Margery Allingham
9:14 - Against the Machine — Paul Kingsnorth
11:07 - Advent Homilies — John Henry Newman
11:40 - Children’s Books (Rapid-Fire)
12:59 - Conclusion

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Minnesota Fraud Scandal EXPOSED, #NeverTrump is Over, and Pope Leo Confronts Pritzker

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

What is going on in Minnesota?! A massive fraud scandal is exposed, raising serious questions surrounding local leadership, immigration, and the use of American taxpayer dollars. Meanwhile, is #NeverTrump over? And finally, Pope Leo is “very disappointed” by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s latest decision. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
02:22 SERIOUS Business in Minnesota
30:51 #NeverTrump is Over
46:48 Good News
50:41 Pope Leo Christmas + Pritzer is a Disappointment
55:40 Twilight Zone
1:01:33 Closing Prayer

Brown and MIT Shooter Found, Vivek's Definition of "An American," And Weed

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Authorities say the suspect connected to the Brown and MIT shootings has been found—what we know now and what questions remain. Meanwhile, does Vivek Ramaswamy know what it means to be an American? And finally, Trump signs an executive order reclassifying marijuana. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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02:10 Brown and MIT Shooter Found
11:03 What is an American?
43:31 Good News
52:12 The Weed
58:40 Twilight Zone
1:09:55 Closing Prayer

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Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;
he has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty savior,
born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old
that he would save us from our enemies,
from the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
and to remember his holy covenant forever.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous in his sight
all the days of our life.
You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High;
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the
shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Luke 1:68-79

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The "No Contact" Estrangement Crisis Nobody Is Talking About | The Deep

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

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America is suffering from a quiet estrangement crisis. One-third of adults are cutting off family, and politics and social media are fueling the divide. Is reconciliation still possible? A sober, compassionate look at loss, loyalty, and what Christmas asks of us.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: The silent “No Contact” pandemic
3:17 - What is causing so many to choose estrangement?
4:50 - A change in the way we view family
6:57 - Going deeper: the REAL reason people go no contact
9:00 - A message for those who are estranged
12:34 - You can’t just erase your family. So what do you do?

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Vanity Fair "Inside The Trump Admin", Viral "Lost Generation" Piece, And New Bishop For NY

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Vanity Fair goes inside the White House and delivers a piece that has us all wondering, "Why?" Meanwhile, a controversial “Lost Generation” essay ignites debate over merit, identity, and who’s been left behind in modern America. And finally, the Church enters a pivotal moment as a new bishop is named for New York. All this and more on the LOOPcast.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
05:25 Vanity Fair “Inside the Trump Admin”
18:10 The Lost Generation
56:02 Good News
1:05:29 New Bishop for NY
1:10:50 Twilight Zone
1:21:19 Closing Prayer

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We Pray O Lord, for the United States of America. We pray for our leaders, that they be inspired to lead according to your will. Most especially, we pray that every Catholic in America will be inspired to live out the truths of our faith in public life, and that it will lead to the renewal of our Church and country.

St. Thomas More, Pray for us.
St. Fidelis, Pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Amen.

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Brown University Shooting: What We Know, Trump's AI Executive Order, And Catholic Chaplains

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Recent acts of violence shake the nation and the world: what we know so far, and what critical questions remain unanswered. Meanwhile, President Trump signs a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence and signals a major shift in U.S. cannabis policy. And finally, the U.S. Army cancels a wide range of religious support contracts, leaving Catholic soldiers without access to Mass, sacraments, and pastoral care. All this and more on the LOOPcast.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
02:55 Violence Shakes the Nation - What We Know
33:52 Trump Signs Executive Order on AI and Signals Change in U.S. Cannabis Policy
54:37 Good News
1:04:00 U.S. Army Cancels Catholic Chapel Contracts
1:07:12 Twilight Zone
1:22:07 Closing Prayer

Boston Parish Rebukes Bishop Over ICE Display, Hoosier Redistricting Flop, And Grandpa Rivers

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

A Boston parish openly defies its bishop over a controversial ICE-themed Nativity display. Meanwhile, the Indiana Senate rejects a GOP-backed redistricting plan after weeks of intense debate. And finally, The Daily Pennsylvanian shines a spotlight on some of its most unexpected and controversial alumni. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
01:35 Boston Parish Openly Defies Bishop over ICE-Themed Nativity Display
11:23 Indiana Redistricting Update
36:32 Good News
44:45 ACA Plans Fail
55:50 Twilight Zone
1:03:05 Closing Prayer

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Dearest Lady of Guadalupe, fruitful Mother of Holiness, teach me your ways of gentleness and strength. Hear my prayer offered with deepfelt confidence to beg this favor…. O Mary, conceived without sin, I come to your throne of grace to share the fervent devotion of your faithful Mexican children who call to you under the glorious Aztec title of “Guadalupe” the virgin who crushed the serpent. Queen of Martyrs, whose Immaculate heart was pierced by seven wounds of grief, help me to walk valiantly amid the sharp thorns thrown across my pathway. Queen of Apostles aid me to win souls for the Sacred Heart of my Savior. I plead this through the merits of your merciful Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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How the Middle Class Was Quietly Wiped Out | The Deep

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

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Why do middle-class Americans feel poor in the “best economy ever?" From $140K poverty lines to the death of the middle class, we dig into the K-shaped economy. If you’ve ever wondered why the American Dream feels out of reach, this episode of The Deep is for you!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Is the middle class disappearing?
4:54 - What gets missed in the poverty line calculation
7:47 - Critics respond: “But Americans have never had it better!”
10:08 - The mandatory participations fees of modern society
11:42 - The American dream is broken
17:31 - Conclusion: So what should you do?

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Australia Bans Social Media For Kids, Dystopian "Dynamic Pricing" Is Here, And Crockett For Senate

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Australia becomes the first country to enact a nationwide social media ban for kids—will the U.S. follow their lead? Meanwhile, dynamic pricing is here, and you should be concerned. And finally, Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces her Senate run in Texas. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:18 Australia Bans Social Media for Kids
22:23 Dynamic Pricing is Here
41:50 Good News
57:30 Jasmine Crockett for Senate?!
01:07:50 Twilight Zone

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SCOTUS To Decide Birthright Citizenship, CDC Drops Hep B Shot For Babies, And Narnia Reboot

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear President Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship. Meanwhile, another MAHA win: RFK Jr.’s CDC votes to drop the Hepatitis B shot for newborns. And finally, President Trump marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with a striking presidential message honoring Mary’s role in American history. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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Father,
The image of the Virgin is found in your Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that
never knew sin,
for you kept her sinless from the first moment of
her conception.
Trace in our actions the lines of her love,
in our hearts her readiness of faith.
Prepare once again a world for your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.

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Kalshi Promises to "Financialize Everything", J6 Pipe Bomber Suspect, And Female Deacons

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT

What is going on with the rise of online "prediction markets?" One company, Kalshi is the fastest growing company outside of AI. Let's take a closer look! VA governor selects former head of Richmond FBI office as Secretary of Public Safety, Virginia man arrested over Jan. 6 pipe bombs, and Vatican rules out female deacons. All this and more on today's LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Welcome back LOOPcast! Hope you’re enjoying the cold!
2:05 - What’s going on with prediction markets?
28:17 - WHO did VA governor select as Secretary of Public Safety?
33:09 - Questionable story about J6 pipe bomb suspect
41:47 - Good News
51:47 - Vatican rules out female deacons
1:04:56 - Twilight Zone
1:14:16 - A CatholicVote special announcement!

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Daily Prayer:

Heavenly Father, your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us, a great sign of your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family this Advent. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each other and to your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day. Help us to always trust in you. Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to you. Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of your love. Amen.

Heavenly Father, I come before you seeking your calming presence to bring peace to my troubled heart. My soul feels like a restless sea, tossing and turning with worries. I place my trust in your boundless love, knowing that you will heal the stress and anxiety that weights me down and burdens me. Light up the darkness Lord and let your light shine the way for me. Amen.

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Should Catholics feel guilty using AI? | The Deep

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

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AI guilt is real – and it’s spreading fast. From AI tutors to “dead-grandma” tech, here are the Catholic non-negotiables for navigating AI without losing your mind, your soul, or your humanity. Amish vs. Optimist starts now.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Should we feel guilty using AI?
4:41 - NO AI JESUS!
4:50 - Non-negotiable 1: Education
9:59 - Non-negotiable 2: Childhood
12:03 - Non-negotiable 3: Writing
13:50 - Non-negotiable 4: Coping with grief
15:54 - Non-negotiable 5: AI companions
18:50 - Non-negotiable 6: Art
20:36 - Conclusion: Drawing the line

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Sources:

Inskeep, Steve. “Bill Gates Is Going Nuclear: How His Latest Project Could Power U.S. Homes and AI.” NPR, June 14, 2024. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.npr.org/2024/06/14/nx-s1-5002007/bill-gates-nuclear-power-artificial-intelligence.

“AI-2027.com.” Accessed December 4, 2025. https://ai-2027.com/.

Dr. Chad Engelland. “‘Dare Students Go Amish on the Topic of AI?’ — Word on Fire.” Word on Fire (blog). Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/dare-students-go-amish-on-the-topic-of-ai/

(No author). “About 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Who’ve Heard of ChatGPT Have Used It for Schoolwork.” Pew Research Center, November 16, 2023. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/16/about-1-in-5-us-teens-whove-heard-of-chatgpt-have-used-it-for-schoolwork/. Pew Research Center

Sidoti, Olivia; Eugenie Park; and Jeffrey Gottfried. “About a Quarter of U.S. Teens Have Used ChatGPT for Schoolwork — Double the Share in 2023.” Pew Research Center, January 15, 2025. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/01/15/about-a-quarter-of-us-teens-have-used-chatgpt-for-schoolwork-double-the-share-in-2023/. Pew Research Center

“Children Today Far Less Likely to Play Outside Than Their Grandparents.” Save the Children UK. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-centre/press-releases/2022/children-today-far-less-likely-to-play-outside-than-their-grandparents#:~:text=One%20in%20four%20children%20who.

Kashmir Hill. “ChatGPT Lawsuit, Suicides, Delusions.” The New York Times, November 6, 2025. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/technology/chatgpt-lawsuit-suicides-delusions.html.

Kashmir Hill and Jennifer Valentino-DeVries. “OpenAI ChatGPT Users’ Risks.” The New York Times, November 23, 2025. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/technology/openai-chatgpt-users-risks.html?unlocked_article_code=1.3U8.3A1u.ZAX9W46WWg-A&smid=url-share.

“Superintelligence AI Pause — Yoshua Bengio.” Axios, October 22, 2025. Accessed December 4, 2025. https://www.axios.com/2025/10/22/superintelligence-ai-pause-yoshua-bengio.

40% of Students At Stanford Claim Disability, Trump Accounts, And Therapy Culture

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Today on the LOOPcast, we break down America’s new “Accommodation Nation,” where elite campuses are flooded with disability claims and students can’t pass middle-school math. We look at why most Americans now say college isn’t worth it, then unpack Trump’s new Invest America accounts and the Dells’ multi-billion-dollar boost. Plus: big Catholic converts at ASU, a key conservative win in Tennessee, the Word of the Year (“rage bait”), and the rise of therapy as a religion.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Welcome back to LOOPcast!

4:53 - Breaking News Trump pardons Cuellar

7:23 - Rise of students claiming disability accommodations

41:30 - Trump Accounts for children

49:00 - Josh's early twilight zone

59:18 - Good news

1:07:52 - Wikipedia 2025 top searches

1:12:00 Twilight Zone

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Trump Threatens Venezuelan Airspace, D.C. Guard Attack, And Pope Leo 1st Trip

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Today on the LOOPcast: Trump issues a stunning ultimatum to Maduro and declares Venezuela’s airspace “closed,” escalating a decades-long standoff now backed by U.S. warships, CIA ops, and rising talk of military action. Then we break down the D.C. ambush where an Afghan migrant—once vetted and brought here as a U.S. ally—opened fire on National Guardsmen just blocks from the White House. Plus: good-news medicine, Pope Leo’s historic trip through Turkey and Lebanon!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Advent

06:34 Venezuela

16:33 Nation Guard Shooting

41:10 Good News

47:59 Pope Leo

57:45 Twilight Zone

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Daily Prayer:

Lord Jesus,
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas.
We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day,
We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us.
We who are blessed in so many ways long for the complete joy of your kingdom.
We whose hearts are heavy seek the joy of your presence.
We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light.
To you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!'
Amen.

Henri J.M. Nouwen

LOOPcast Thanksgiving! The Digital Revolution And Women, And Year-Round School

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

What is the best way to respond to relatives with differing political views at Thanksgiving gatherings? Tom and Josh reveal what they're most grateful for. And the liberal young adults aren’t having children, shown in new study from Brad Wilcox. All this and more on today’s episode of the LOOPcast!

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0:00 - Happy thanksgiving LOOPcast!
3:16 - How to deal with political differences at thanksgiving gatherings?
21:37 - Tom and Josh: what are they most grateful for?
37:04 - The left has a family problem: new study
48:10 - Good News
58:32 - Twilight Zone

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Daily Prayer:

O merciful God, take pity on those souls who
have no particular friends and intercessors to
recommend them to Thee, who, either through
the negligence of those who are alive, or through
length of time are forgotten by their friends and
by all. Spare them, O Lord, and remember Thine
own mercy, when others forget to appeal to it.
Let not the souls which Thou hast created be
parted from Thee, their Creator.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

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Ukraine Peace Deal In Sight? MTG's Surprising Resignation, And Candace Owens Hit?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

A Russia-Ukraine peace deal may finally be within reach. What's the plan? Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her resignation from Congress. Is she stepping back or stepping up to something bigger? And finally, Candace Owens claims she is the target of a France assassination plot. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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04:08 Russia/Ukraine Deal
13:02 Trump Meets with Zohran Mamdani
20:31 MTG Announces Her Resignation
30:37 Good News
40:30 Twilight Zone
1:02:37 Closing Prayer
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"SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR:" Trump Threatens Dem Lawmakers, AI Toys, And Kids At Weddings

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

President Trump turns up the heat, accusing Democratic lawmakers of “seditious behavior." What provoked this? Meanwhile, AI toys are hitting the shelves, and parents have real reasons to be concerned. And finally, a debate breaks out online: should newborns be allowed at child-free weddings? We weigh in. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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Today's Prayer:

O God, from Whose hands cometh the peace the world cannot give, give us the light to see that peace is the work of Justice, and the concord of all nations the fruit of obedience to Thy Law and Thy Commandments. May we seek not so much to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love, that in pardoning we may be pardoned, and in giving we may receive. We pray for our President, for our Congress, for our homes, our people, our children, our brokenhearted, that we may be reverent in the use of freedom, just in the exercise of power, generous in the protection of weakness, merciful to those who have been our enemies. Not for our worthiness, but because of Thy tender mercy hear our prayer that we may so pass through things temporal as not to lose the things eternal, O Christ Jesus, Our Lord.
Monsignor Fulton Sheen on The Catholic Hour (published 1946)

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The Rise And Fall of Climate Alarmism | The Deep

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

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In a recent memo ahead of the annual Climate Summit, Bill Gates considerably toned down the narrative of climate change alarmism, saying the main focus shouldn't solely be on the climate, but instead on improving people's lives. In this episode of The Deep, Erika discusses the rise and fall of climate alarmism. She dives into the history of the "global warming" apocalypse narrative, and turns to John Paul II to gain a proper human-centered approach to environmentalism.

Timestamps:

0:00 - A shift in tone: Bill Gates walks back on climate change
5:07 - A brief history: the rise of climate alarmism
8:02 - An apocalyptic narrative
11:01 - A house built on sand: the lies of climate change
14:22 - The collapse of alarmism
16:23 - The right approach to environmentalism
21:00 - Climate alarmism is dying? Now what?

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Sources:

Shellenberger, Michael. “Scientists Deliberately Misled Public On Fires, Ice, Food, Floods, Heat, Islands, Coral, Sea Level, And Hurricanes.” Public.News, October 26, 2025. Accessed November 17 2025. https://www.public.news/p/scientists-deliberately-misled-public. public.news

Voortman, Hessel G., and Rob De Vos. “A Global Perspective on Local Sea Level Changes.” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering 13, no. 9 (2025): 1641. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13091641. MDPI

“Highest coral cover in central, northern Reef in 36 years.” Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Media Release, August 4, 2022. Accessed November 17 2025. https://www.aims.gov.au/information-centre/news-and-stories/highest-coral-cover-central-northern-reef-36-years#:~:text=Highest%20coral%20cover%20in%20central%2C%20northern%20Reef%20in%2036%20years%20|%20AIMS. aims.gov.au

Bill Gates. “Three Tough Truths About Climate.” GatesNotes. Accessed November 17 2025. https://www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-page-topic/reader/three-tough-truths-about-climate. Gates Notes+2Gates Notes+2

“Earth Day ’70 — What It Meant.” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Archive. Accessed November 17 2025. https://www.epa.gov/archive/epa/aboutepa/earth-day-70-what-it-meant.html

Inskeep, Steve. “Bill Gates Is Going Nuclear: How His Latest Project Could Power U.S. Homes and AI.” NPR, June 14 2024. Accessed November 17 2025. https://www.npr.org/2024/06/14/nx-s1-5002007/bill-gates-nuclear-power-artificial-intelligence#:~:text=Bill%20Gates:%20Well%2C%20absolutely.

Multiple authors. “The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Cognitive Function and Attention Span.” Lone Star Neurology. Accessed November 17 2025. https://lonestarneurology.net/others/the-impact-of-smartphone-addiction-on-cognitive-function-and-attention-span/.

Roger Pielke, Jr. “What Is a Worst-Case Climate Scenario?” Substack. Accessed November 17 2025. https://rogerpielkejr.substack.com/p/what-is-a-worst-case-climate-scenario

Polar Bears International. Accessed November 17 2025. https://polarbearsinternational.org/polar-bears-changing-arctic/polar-bear-facts/status/

Pope Leo: Solidarity With Migrants NOT Open Borders, Congress Votes On Epstein, And May I Meet You?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Pope Leo XIV sets the record straight: solidarity with migrants does NOT mean open borders. Meanwhile, Congress votes on the Epstein files, and Americans want answers. And finally… “May I meet you?” All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:11 Pope Leo: Solidarity With Migrants NOT Open Borders
35:20 Congress Votes on Epstein Files
51:09 Good News
59:15 Twilight Zone
1:20:07 Closing Prayer

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Trump U-Turn on Epstein Files, USCCB Speaks on Immigration, And Ford CEO Mechanic Controversy

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:00:00 GMT

President Trump makes a U-turn on releasing the Epstein files: what changed, and what does it mean? Meanwhile, the USCCB weighs in on immigration with a video that’s raising eyebrows. And finally, the Ford CEO claims he cannot fill 5,000 mechanic jobs. What's behind this? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
02:43 Trump does Epstein U-Turn
15:42 USCCB & Immigration
37:05 Good News
54:15 Gallup Poll Shows Major Drop in Religiosity Among US Adults
1:04:40 Twilight Zone
1:28:16 Closing Prayer

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"Biology Is A Bigot:" Katy Faust's Fearless Rebuke of Gay Parenting, Surrogacy, and IVF

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT

We all see the obvious problems with surrogacy and IVF, but few want to pick that fight. Katy Faust believes it is the battle of our times and her movement, Them Before Us, gives people the framework to fight back.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
07:00 Doxxing Story
15:00 Children's Rights v Adult Rights
21:00 Who Bears The Burden?
23:30 What Arguments Are Most Effective?
28:45 Gen Z
36:08 Obergefell Needs To Go
44:18 Is IVF Pro-Life?

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How Zohran Mamdani Changed Politics Forever | The Deep

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Zohran Mamdami’s meteoric rise from a seemingly unknown state assemblyman to the next mayor of NYC signals a shift into a new era of politics. In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down how the age of social media is shaping the world of politics today. Is it dumbing down the electorate? Is it turning politicians into mere influencers whose success is based on their ability to go viral (instead of the quality of their policy ideas)? How should we respond to the "TikTok-ification” of politics?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: The rise of Zohran Mamdani
1:31 - The Mamdani playbook
3:59 - A new era of politics
5:15 - How media shapes politics
8:05 - What has changed?
9:40 - Why Zohran’s strategy worked
12:08 - Has social media dumbed the electorate?
13:21 - Once you win, reality hits
14:46 - Conclusion: how to respond to the age of “TikTok politics”

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Sources:

Dhanyamraju, Sandeep. “The Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Cognitive Function and Attention Span.” Lone Star Neurology, published April 9 2025; medically reviewed by Chaitanya Bonda. Accessed November 13 2025. https://lonestarneurology.net/others/the-impact-of-smartphone-addiction-on-cognitive-function-and-attention-span/. Lone Star Neurology

Schleffer, Guy, and Benjamin M. Miller. “The Political Effects of Social Media Platforms on Different Regime Types.” Texas National Security Review, Summer 2021, pp. 77–103. Accessed November 13 2025. https://tnsr.org/2021/07/the-political-effects-of-social-media-platforms-on-different-regime-types/#_ftn42. UT Austin Libraries+2Texas National Security Review+2

Silver, Laura, Janell Fetterolf, Christine Huang, Sarah Austin, Laura Clancy, Sneha Gubbala, and Richard Wike. “Social Media Seen as Mostly Good for Democracy Across Many Nations, But U.S. Is a Major Outlier.” Pew Research Center, December 6 2022. Accessed November 13 2025. https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2022/12/06/social-media-seen-as-mostly-good-for-democracy-across-many-nations-but-u-s-is-a-major-outlier/. Pew Research Center

Dunbar, Marina, and Andrew Witherspoon. “Where the Vote for Mamdani Was Strongest in New York City.” The Guardian, November 5 2025. Accessed November 13 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/05/mamdani-vote-new-york-city. The Guardian

“The Death of the Public Intellectual.” Substack, August 2 2025. Accessed November 13 2025. https://substack.com/home/post/p-158820994.

Trump's Disastrous Interview on China and H1-B Visas, Al-Qaeda In WH, And Pope Leo Movie Recs

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

President Trump’s latest interview with Laura Ingraham was a disaster—what went wrong, and why are supporters concerned? Meanwhile, former Al-Qaeda head turned Syrian President al-Sharaa is welcomed at the White House. And finally, Pope Leo XIV shares his top movie recommendations. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:40 Trump’s Disastrous Interview
33:00 Why is Al-Qaeda in the WH?
42:00 Good News
48:40 New USCCB President
53:12 Twilight Zone
1:14:50 Closing Prayer

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Senate Reaches Deal To Open Government, 50-Year Mortgage? And Father Capodanno

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The end is near. The Senate FINALLY reaches a deal to reopen the government. Meanwhile, Trump floats several new policy ideas. Is a stimulus check coming your way? And finally, happy 250th to the US Marines! All this and more on the LOOPcast.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
0:55 GOV Shutdown Update
15:40 50-Year Mortgage?
36:03 Good News
52:38 Twilight Zone
1:02:21 Closing Prayer

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Thousands of Flights Cancelled as Shutdown Rolls On, SCOTUS Tariff Skeptical, And Wichita Love

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

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Thousands of flights are cancelled as the government shutdown drags on—is there an end in sight? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump’s tariffs. And finally, Catholicism is booming in Wichita. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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02:13 Shutdown Causes Thousands of Flight Cancellations
12:00 SCOTUS and Tariffs
39:30 Good News
55:15 Twilight Zone
1:03:40 Closing Prayer

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The Age of Liberal Priests is Officially Over | The Deep

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the recent study from the Catholic Project that shows a consistent shift among younger priests towards more conservative and traditional views. What do the numbers actually show? And does this shift reveal a hopeful future for the church?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: A major shift among young priests
1:57 - Priest numbers decreased but something else changed too
4:05 - Difference in political and theological views
6:30 - Difference in pastoral priorities
7:40 - Though a bit behind, the laity is also changing
10:01 - Two real challenges for young priests
13:44 - Conclusion: what does this mean for the rest of us?

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Sources:

Associated Press. “‘A Step Back in Time’: America’s Catholic Church Sees an Immense Shift Toward the Old Ways.” Associated Press, May 1, 2024. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://apnews.com/article/7638fa2013a593f8cb07483ffc8ed487.

Catholic Project. NSCP Wave 2 Final Report. October 2025. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://catholicproject.catholic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NSCPWave2FINAL.pdf.

Catholic Vote. McKenna Snow, “Looking at Pew Numbers: ‘Baby Boomer’ Catholics Have More Liberal Views Than Millennials.” CatholicVote.org, April 19, 2024. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://catholicvote.org/baby-boomer-catholics-have-more-liberal-views-than-millennials/.

Florida Atlantic University News Desk. Gisele Galoustian, “The ‘Taboo’ of Retirement for Catholic Priests.” Florida Atlantic University News Desk, July 7, 2016. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/Catholic-Priests-Retirement.

Georgetown University. Mary Gautier et al., “Average Priest Age Now Nearly 20 Years Older Than 1970.” Georgetown University News, June 1, 2012. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.georgetown.edu/news/average-priest-age-now-nearly-20-years-older-than-1970/#:~:text=Average%20Priest%20Age%20Now%20Nearly,studies%20about%20the%20Catholic%20Church.

National Catholic Register. “The Return of Altar Rails.” National Catholic Register, n.d. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.ncregister.com/features/the-return-of-altar-rails.

National Catholic Reporter. “While Out of Sync: Lay Catholics Conservative, Young Priests Are Future U.S. Church.” National Catholic Reporter, n.d. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/while-out-sync-lay-catholics-conservative-young-priests-are-future-us-church.

The Catholic Herald. “Bishop Bans Use of Altar Rail at Charlotte Catholic High School.” The Catholic Herald, n.d. Accessed November 4, 2025. https://www.catholicherald.com/article/bishop-bans-use-of-altar-rail-at-charlotte-catholic-high-school.

"100x Worse Than Watergate:" How "Arctic Frost" Almost Destroyed An Entire Political Party

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Rachel Bovard from the Conservative Partnership Institute joins to detail how "Arctic Frost" targeted her and her organization, how the FBI is out of control, and why no legacy media outlet is talking about it.

00:00 What is Arctic Frost
05:03 Why a Whistleblower?
07:25 Spying
12:07 What Is The Solution?
16:00 The FBI Bureaucracy
21:00 Isn't This a Bipartisan Problem?
24:13 Has Anyone Reached Across The Aisle

Democrats win BIG in NYC, VA, and NJ, Gov. Shutdown Hits Record, and Mary Mediatrix Controversy?

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Democrats win BIG in NYC, VA, and NJ. What does this reveal about American voters? Meanwhile, the government shutdown hits a record length. And finally, a new Vatican document stirs controversy over the Marian titles "Mediatrix" and "Co-Redemptrix." All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:03 Big Night for Democrats
42:13 Longest Shutdown in American History
48:38 Good News
57:58 Church Corner: Marian Title Controversy
1:08:32 Twilight Zone
1:22:11 Closing Prayer

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Election Day: Key Races To Watch, K-Shaped Economy, And Nigerian Christians Get Help

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Election Day 2025 is upon us. We break down the key races to watch and what they mean for the future. Meanwhile, has America's economy gone K-shaped? And finally, Christians in Nigeria are getting help, but is the US going about it in the right way? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:57 These are the *Key* Races You Need to Watch
26:25 K-Shaped Economy
39:40 Good News
48:00 Christian Persecution in Nigeria
57:39 Twilight Zone
1:09:54 Closing Prayer

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J.D. Vance Grilled At TPUSA Event and "Arctic Frost" Bombshell Scandal

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Vice President J.D. Vance gets grilled at a TPUSA event, and some of his answers may surprise you. Meanwhile, shocking revelations emerge in the "Arctic Frost" scandal. And finally, Cracker Barrel makes a redeeming comeback. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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04:31 - JD Vance Grilled at TPUSA Event
39:30 - “Arctic Frost” Bombshell Scandal
48:45 - Good News
1:00:47 - Twilight Zone
1:09:30 - Closing Prayer

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The Great Feminization (Did Women Cause Wokeism?) - The Deep

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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In this episode of The Deep, Erika responds to a recent viral article by Helen Andrews titled "The Great Feminization." Andrews claims that the increasing number of women holding positions in institutions has directly led to those institutions becoming "woke." But is Andrews missing the point? Is it true that women caused wokeism? Or is the real explanation something deeper?

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: “The Great Feminization”
3:52 - The origins of “woke-ism”
7:35 - Is cancel culture unique to our moment?
9:22 - What Andrew’s theory is missing
12:04 - Changing the demographics is not the simple fix
14:34 - The solution: re-feminization

Sources

Ahern, Erika J. “As Critical Race Theory Thrives, Author Takes on the ‘Woke Elite’.” National Catholic Register, August 9, 2021. https://www.ncregister.com/news/as-critical-race-theory-thrives-author-takes-on-the-woke-elite.

Greco, Ivana. “Is Academic Cancel Culture Driven by Women?” The Home Front (Substack), 2024. https://thehomefront.substack.com/p/is-academic-cancel-culture-driven.

Roy, Helen. “The Flourishing of the Female Soul.” Fairer Disputations, March 24, 2023. https://fairerdisputations.org/the-flourishing-of-the-female-soul/.

“Letter to Women.” Pope John Paul II, June 29, 1995. In Vatican.va. https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.html.

Laverty, Rhys. “Lady Scrooges.” First Things, December 1, 2024. https://www.firstthings.com/lady-scrooges/.

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Shutdown Sparks Massive EBT/SNAP Debate, AI Job Apocalypse, And Pints w/ Aquinas Move

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The government shutdown has sparked a massive national debate over EBT and SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, new data reveals an AI Job Apocalypse. And finally, Pints with Aquinas makes a major move that has fans talking. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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04:00 The GOV is still shut down
24:47 Home Title Lock
26:27 AI Job Apocalypse
41:03 Good News
48:00 What’s happening with Pints w/ Aquinas?
1:17:27 Twilight Zone
1:26:03 Closing Prayer

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Massive Turnout For NYC Mayoral Race: Is Mamdani The Future? Anglican Schism, And Priest Poll

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Massive voter turnout shakes the NYC mayoral race. Is socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani the future of the Left? Meanwhile, faithful Anglicans have severed ties with Canterbury. Why should Catholics care? And finally, young, conservative Catholic priests are being accused of being "out of sync" with the laity. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
01:22 Nazareth Organics
04:02 What’s going on in NYC?
33:05 HTL
34:45 Anglican Schism
45:06 Good News
52:20 The State of Campus Debate
1:02:35 Twilight Zone
1:16:27 Closing Prayer

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He Built FreedomToons. Now He’s Coming for Hollywood - Seamus Coughlin

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Tom sits down with Seamus Coughlin, the creative mind behind FreedomToons, to talk about his brand-new animated anthology series Twisted Plots. From his early days animating satire online to building one of YouTube’s sharpest comedy channels, Seamus opens up about his influences, his thoughts on the collapse of modern comedy, and why he believes good stories can still change hearts and minds.

They dive into everything from The Titanic and Shawshank Redemption to South Park, Black Mirror, and even the hidden humor of the Bible — exploring what makes timeless stories stick, and why so much of Hollywood has forgotten how to tell them.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Origins of FreedomToons
08:30 Comedic Influences
13:45 Netflix Fall-off
16:20 Why Create A Full Show?
18:00 The Titantic
19:50 Shawshank Redemption
24:00 Post 2016 movies
28:23 The Bible Is Low-Key Comedic
33:01 The Real Flat Earth Conspiracy
35:00 We Need Good Stories
39:08:50 Black Mirror
45:47 How To Not Be Preachy
49:40 The South Park Effect
54:22 How Seamus Grew Up And Evolved
57:31 FeedomToons From Idea To Publish
1:04:00 Crowdfunding

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Why Are "No Kings" Protestors So Old? | The Deep

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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The "No Kings" protests this past weekend were attended by a surprising amount of old people. Clips on social media show seniors in walkers lining the streets holding their signs in opposition to Trump. In this episode of The Deep, Erika looks into what is going on and why many of our elderly citizens are so politically disturbed.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Why are the No Kings protestors mostly old people?
1:18 - Sponsor (Holy Heroes)
2:09 - The media sows fear and anxiety
4:57 - Irrational ideas
7:26 - Loneliness is easy to exploit
9:41 - The inversion of a good instinct
11:49 - We’re not off the hook: we’re cruel to our elderly
13:41 - Why the elderly need their place in society
15:07 - The wound beneath the surface
16:05 - Conclusion: The mission of the elderly

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The AI Bubble Is About To Pop, Obamacare Subsidies Explained, And H1-B Halt

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

The AI bubble is about to pop. What does this mean for the future of tech? Meanwhile, we expose the real cause of today's healthcare premium crisis. And finally, Trump's H-1B visa policy has found its new target: Walmart. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:16 Ave Maria Mutual Funds
04:55 Charity Mobile
06:05 The AI Bubble is About to Pop
33:34 Home Title Lock
35:15 Obamacare and Today’s Premium Crisis
53:58 Good News
1:06:10 Twilight Zone
1:23:45 Closing Prayer

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Trump Ramps Up War On NarcoTerrorists, No Kings Protests, And 7 New Saints

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:00:00 GMT

President Trump ramps up the war on narco-terrorists. Are we back in the regime change business? Meanwhile, “No Kings” protests erupt across the country. And finally, the Church celebrates seven new saints. Who are they? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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01:42 Nazareth Organics
03:20 Trump’s War on NarcoTerrorists
21:30 Home Title Lock
23:05 No Kings Protest
36:37 Good News
47:12 7 New Saints!
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“Bishop Barron, Welding, and the American Dream — with Congressman Riley Moore”

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:00:00 GMT

On this episode of The LOOPcast, Tom is joined by Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia for a conversation on faith, work, and America’s economic future. They dive into Bishop Barron’s vision, the dignity of hands-on trades like welding, and what a healthy economy built on real work should look like. Plus: Congressman Moore weighs in on violence against Christians in Nigeria, the challenge of balancing foreign intervention, and even gives his prediction for when the government shutdown will finally end.

Timestamps

00:00 Bishop Barron in Congress

3:17 Welding

6:32 Trades Savings Account

10:32 Unique Politics in West Virginia

16:00 Economic Vision For America

19:30 Labor Unions

22:39 Christians In Nigeria

27:22 Foreign Policy Philosophy

31:19 Government Shutdown Real Story

34:06 When Will It End?

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Catholics React To Trump's IVF Expansion, John Bolton Indicted, and Muslim Prayer Room

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Catholics react to Trump’s move to expand IVF access—how bad is it, and what does it mean for the pro-life movement? Meanwhile, former National Security Advisor John Bolton is indicted on federal charges. And finally, the Vatican’s new Muslim prayer room sparks debate. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to LOOPcast

02:19 Life on Belay

03:25 Nazareth Organics

04:50 Catholics React to Trump’s IVF Expansion

27:40 Home Title Lock

29:13 Are Dems Having Gerrymandering Regrets?

48:40 Good News!

53:33 John Bolton Indicted

01:00:10 Muslim Prayer Room at Vatican?

01:07:40 Twilight Zone

01:23:34 Closing Prayer

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The Law That Quietly Destroyed the American Family | The Deep

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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Since Ronald Reagan’s 1969 no-fault divorce law, the normalization of divorce has lead to generational harm and entrenched a “me-first” culture which has left family stability by the wayside. In this episode of The Deep, Erika discusses the impact of this issue and looks at how we can rebuild a culture that favors lifelong commitment!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: The consequences of no fault divorce
2:40 - Sponsor (Holy Heroes)
3:27 - How did we get here?
6:25 - What happens when no fault divorce is on the table
7:20 - What was wrong with this solution?
8:21 - Sobering data on children of divorce
9:03 - Impact of divorce on culture
10:34 - Why is no one talking about this?
11:41 - The injustice children of divorce experience
12:56 - Rebuilding a culture of commitment!

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Obama's Podcast Appearance Was... Sad, Charlie Kirk Medal Ceremony, And Digital ID Is Here

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama’s latest podcast appearance was… sad. We break down all that was said and what it reveals. Meanwhile, President Trump honors Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And finally, the era of Digital ID is here—what’s really behind it, and why Americans should be concerned. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

01:50 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

04:02 Charity Mobile

05:06 Obama’s Sad Podcast Performance

30:55 Home Title Lock

33:04 Trump Honors Charlie Kirk with Medal of Freedom

38:53 Good News

51:55 Digital ID?!

1:04:58 Twilight Zone

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Historic: Israeli Hostages Freed and Trump Visit, Eucharistic ICE Stunt, And Shutdown Update

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Historic scenes unfold as hostages are freed and Trump delivers an address in Israel. Meanwhile, we uncover the truth behind the Eucharistic ICE stunt that is sparking outrage online. And finally, the government shutdown drags into another week. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast!

02:32 Nazareth Organics

04:05 Josh’s Spain Trip

15:06 Hostages Released and Trump’s Visit

29:10 Home Title Lock

30:47 Eucharistic ICE Stunt

44:45 Good News

53:09 The RIFs have begun

1:02:45 Twilight Zone

1:10:45 Closing Prayer

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"That's Jesus!" A Nuclear Engineer's Fascinating Experiment on The Shroud of Turin w/ Bob Rucker

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, nuclear engineer and lead researcher Bob Rucker applies over 40 years of scientific expertise to one of history’s greatest mysteries — the Shroud of Turin. Believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, the Shroud’s mysterious image has baffled scientists for centuries. Bob reveals his nuclear tests and theories on how the image formed, explores its marks and mysteries, and considers what it would mean if it truly is the burial cloth of Christ.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Bob Rucker

08:28 Photographic Negative Discovery

13:40 Bob’s Shroud Theory

19:50 Marks on The Shroud

23:06 The Keeper of The Relics

28:47 Nuclear Analysis

41:40 Science and Miracles

49:16 Big Bang Cosmology Example

51:19 3 Main Mysteries of the Shroud

57:10 Arrogance in Science

1:04:12 If It Is Real, What Does It Mean?

1:09:22 The Fine Tuning of The Universe

1:14:40 Resurrection

1:24:00 Bob’s Main Mission

1:26:43 What Is The Purpose of Life?

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They Laughed at Mississippi — Then It Schooled the Nation | The Deep

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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Once dismissed as America’s lowest ranking state in many quality of life metrics, Mississippi has quietly become one of the nation’s top-performing states in education. The so-called “Mississippi Miracle” was driven by strategic reforms that have had a clear impact on students’ success. In this video Erika breaks down how grit, leadership, and faith—not just funding—turned America’s poorest state into its most surprising educational success story.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro: Mississippi shocks the nation
3:14 - Ad (Holy Heroes)
4:49 - Breaking down the statistics
7:16 - What was the policy that made the difference?
10:44 - It’s not always about more funding
13:21 - What actually happens when you set high standards?
15:07 - Why we resist following common-sense reforms
16:01 - Conclusion: Mississippi shows us how to win

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Man With Hundreds of Explosives Arrested Outside D.C. Catholic Church before SCOTUS "Red Mass"

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A man armed with hundreds of explosives is arrested outside a D.C. Catholic church just hours before the Supreme Court’s “Red Mass.” Meanwhile, is conversion therapy free speech? Finally, leading Dem. Candidate for the Governor of CA Katie Porter suffers an embarrassing interview fail that has everyone talking. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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02:27 Ave Maria Mutual Funds
04:06 Charity Mobile
05:07 Man Arrested with Explosives Outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral
27:35 Home Title Lock
30:28 Is Conversion Therapy Free Speech?
48:00 Good News!
54:00 Border Crossing Update + “ICE-free” Zones
1:04:54 Twilight Zone
1:21:15 Closing Prayer

Virginia Dems Stand by Jay Jones Despite Murderous Texts, Trump Pressures Netanyahu Toward Peace, And Our Lady of Victory

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Virginia Democrats stand by Jay Jones despite the release of shocking, violent text messages. Meanwhile, President Trump pressures Netanyahu toward a historic peace deal in the Middle East. Finally, AI slop continues to take over the internet. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:40 Nazareth Organics
06:45 Virginia is NOT for lovers
22:25 Home Title Lock
24:00 Update on the Peace Plan
33:38 Good News
38:18 AI Slop
47:05 Twilight Zone
1:10:24 Closing Prayer

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D.C. Insider Takes Us Inside The Shutdown, FDA approves New Abortion Drug, And Ice Cube Blessings

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

D.C. insider Tom McClusky takes us behind the scenes of the government shutdown—what’s really happening in Washington? Meanwhile, the FDA approves a new abortion drug, sparking outrage and debate. And finally, Erika gives her take on Pope Leo's ice block blessing. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

02:00 Nazareth Organics

04:18 GOV Shutdown Day 3 Update

20:02 Home Title Lock

27:54 Good News

39:20 Gaza Peace Plan

1:00:00 Twilight Zone

1:09:45 Closing Prayer

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Society is burning down. This is what you should do. | The Deep

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 20:00:00 GMT

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Government Shutdown: What You Need To Know, Durbin Declines Cupich's Award, And Paper Clips

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A government shutdown is upon us. Our voices have been heard—Senator Dick Durbin declines the award from Cardinal Cupich. And Pete Hegseth goes unfiltered in his fiery address to senior military leaders. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

02:50 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

04:42 Charity Mobile

06:02 GOV Shutdown

19:58 Home Title Lock

21:51 Sen. Durbin Backs Out of Award

41:35 Good News

52:32 Ezra and Ta-Nihasi Coates: A window into the Minds of the Left

1:06:40 Twilight Zone

1:19:46 Closing Prayer

1:20:38 Interview with Convicted Home Title Thief Matthew Cox

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Deadly Church Shooting in MI, Bishops Rally Behind Paprocki, And Shutdown Looming?

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

A deadly church shooting and arson attack in Michigan leaves the community shaken; what do we know? In Oregon, anti-ICE riots spiral into chaos with the governor in denial. Bishops rally behind Paprocki as he takes a bold stand. Finally, are we on the verge of a government shutdown? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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3:55 Nazareth Organics
5:26 Tragic Attack in MI
21:52 Home Title Lock
24:00 Anti-ICE Riots in Portland
37:50 Good News
45:03 Government Shutdown?
59:15 More Bishops Speak Out Against Cupich’s Decision to Honor Sen. Dick Durbin
1:01:32 Twilight Zone
1:16:57 Closing Prayer

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted And New Details About ICE Shooter Revealed

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted—what charges does he face, and what does this mean? New details emerge about the ICE shooter and the disturbing motives behind the attack. And in a lighter twist, Seahawks RB welcomes his 14th child (yes, 14!). All this and more on the LOOPcast!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
02:03 Breaking News: Former FBI Director Comey Indicted
13:15 Latest Details on ICE Shooting in Dallas
35:55 Good News
43:56 Tennessee State University Incident
55:55 Twilight Zone
1:14:40 Closing Prayer

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The Jimmy Kimmel Trap: We Fell For It Again... | The Deep

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT

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Jimmy Kimmel is back on air after his show was initially suspended due to misleading and insensitive comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killer being part of the “MAGA gang.” Following Charlie’s death, the conservative movement felt a strong surge of unity, but the situation with Jimmy Kimmel was the cause of argument and disagreement among those on the right. Was this free speech? Was it a violation of free speech for the FCC to pressure ABC to cancel Kimmel’s show? But the most important question after this incident is a broader one: what is it that conservatives continue to get wrong when engaging with their opponents in situations like this? In this episode of The Deep, Erika discusses the need to establish unity in strategy on the right and she lays out 6 rules for effectively engaging with our opponents.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: What happened with Jimmy Kimmel?
3:05 - Sponsor: Taylor Frigon Capital Management
4:32 - Conservatives greatest pitfall
9:02 - Facts and logic aren’t the only things we need
9:58 - How do we respond to an increasingly more violent left?
11:55 - You don’t have to engage with everyone, actually
13:04 - Speak truth to the head, but also appeal to the heart
13:55 - Use strong, accurate language
16:18 - Institutions and platforms matter
18:00 - Audit your own house
19:59 - Always be ready to pay the price
19:50 - Conclusion: How to face our opponents

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Trump's Wild UN Speech: Key Takeaways, Tylenol and Autism, And Kamala Book Tour

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:00:00 GMT

President Trump delivers a fiery speech at the UN, and we have the key takeaways. Next, new discussions arise over Tylenol and its potential link to autism. And finally, Vice President Kamala Harris hits the road on her book tour and gives a *shocking* confession. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

01:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

03:00 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

05:30 Charity Mobile

06:55 Pray for Dallas

12:15 Trump Blasts UN

36:43 Home Title Lock

38:30 Is there a link between Tylenol and Autism?

54:05 Good News

1:05:46 More Bishops Stand Against Honoring of Pro-Abortion Sen. Dick Durbin

1:14:50 Twilight Zone

1:32:21 Pray the St. Michael Novena: https://bit.ly/3ItWQ6X

1:32:55 Closing Prayer

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