The LOOPcast
Welcome to LOOPcast—where we cut through the noise, break down the week’s biggest headlines, and tackle politics, culture, and current events with a solid Catholic perspective. Expect accurate reporting, sharp analysis, real talk, engaging interviews, and just the right amount of humor to keep things lively. Stay informed, stay faithful, and enjoy some laughs along the way.
LIVE shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.
Episodes
368 episodes
The Charlie Kirk Effect: What The Reactions Reveal About America
America is divided over Charlie Kirk’s death. Some are mourning, many are galvanized, others are celebrating. Did Charlie’s killer have a trans lover? Should people be fired for their celebrating of Charlie’s death? Is this a turning point for ...
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Charlie Kirk's Suspected Killer In Custody: What Happens Next?
Erika, Josh, and Tom discuss the tragic death of Charlie Kirk and the steps that were taken to bring his killer into custody. Who was Charlie Kirk? What did he represent in our country? How should we act going forward? All this and more on the ...
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1:04:24
The Death of Romance: Why Gen Z is Giving Up on Dating | The Deep
Hey Guys,We wrote this script before watching the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was known for many things, but he was most proud of being a husband and a father. His mission went beyond winning votes, he passionately advocated for...
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Refugee M*rder Scandal, Jobs Report Spin, and Gen Z’s Dating Crisis
In this episode, Erika and Josh discuss the recent tragedy in Charlotte, NC, and ask the question: How do we raise our kids to be Good Samaritans? The annual jobs report receives yet another revision – did Joe Biden really make new jobs? A Brit...
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Pope Leo Canonizes Two New Saints, Surprising Hyundai Raid in GA, And UK Speech in Shambles
Two young Italian boys were canonized over the weekend, but it wasn’t all sunshine at the Vatican, rainbows also made an appearance…and not in a good way. South Koreans spar with ICE in a historic deportation event, Handmaid’s tale is quoted...
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Catholic Senator Says Gov’t Grants Rights?! RFK Hearing Chaos and Handmaid’s Tale
The Senate is back and things get heated as Tim Kaine takes a stand… against God??? RFK spars with senators, FL ditches mandates and Mother Teresa is still a legend. Finally, handmaids are spotted in DC… alongside dinosaurs? All this and more o...
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The Internet Isn't For Humans Anymore | The Deep
The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon pro...
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U.S. Military Strikes Narco Boat, National Guard To Chicago, And Father James Martin At It Again
Trump is NOT dead, just ramping up for three major plays: a strike on Venezuelan cartels, cleaning up Chicago, and Space Force moving day. We talk help desks for men, jam from monks, and illegal migrants desecrating tombs. Finally, what did ...
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1:20:58
LOOPcast Free-For-All: Retreat Recap, Rerum Novarum, And Behind "The Deep"
Happy Labor Day! On this pre-recorded episode, Erika and Tom go unscripted to give you an inside scoop on the main ideas percolating inside CatholicVote. We talk Rerum Novarum, the brainstorms behind the Deep, and ...
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Minneapolis Catholic Church Shooting Full Breakdown, Democrats Mock Prayer, And Catholics Respond
Catholics across America are reeling after the tragic shooting in Minneapolis. Erika, Josh, and Tom get together to discuss the facts and the shocking backlash against prayer. Pope Leo speaks to politicians, Josh becomes a celebrity in Poland, ...
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The Greatest Parenting Lie Ever Told | The Deep
The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon pro...
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LIVE With CatholicVote President Kelsey Reinhardt
In this episode, Erika and Tom interview Kelsey Reinhardt, Basketball legend, ex-con(vent), and the new president of CatholicVote! From theology to politics, Kelsey offers her view on our faith, our country, and the future of CatholicVote.<...
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John Bolton's House Raided By FBI, Cracker Barrel Is Dead, And Hillsdale Prez Stirs It Up
EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org John Bol...
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1:20:22
Silicon Valley’s Plan to Make “Perfect" Babies is... Disturbing | The Deep
The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon pro...
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Pope Leo on Pachamama: "Nature Is Not To Be Worshiped", AI Bishop Barron, and LOOPcast Origin Story
EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Brian Burch has...
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1:11:02
Trump Hosts Zelenskyy: Negotiations Explained, Meta's Chatbot Scandal, And MSNBC is Cooked
Erika, Josh, and Tom are back to discuss the most recent motions for peace in the Ukraine. Artificial Intelligence may be a real threat for the purity of our children, Costco caves to good peer pressure, and Erika thinks we should build on fede...
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1:23:13
Federal Court Forces Nuns To Provide Contraception, U.S. Drinking Down, And Deli Weapon
The Little Sisters of the Poor are under attack once again, this time from a federal court in Philadelphia. Underage abortions are occurring in Fairfax county, Americans aren’t drinking, and recent college grads can’t find jobs. Finally, a man ...
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1:11:16
Male Friendship Isn't Gay (It Never Was) | The Deep
The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon pro...
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Surprising Reactions to Trump's D.C. Takeover, Marijuana Push, And Schumer's Fake Constituents
In this episode Tom McClusky joins Tom Pogasic to discuss Trump’s desire to drain the swamp – and the unusual objections that come with it. Mary Jane might be reclassified – what would that do to our country? Finally there’s a case coming that ...
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1:20:20
Trump's High-Stakes Putin Meeting, Nagasaki Anniversary, and Live D.C. Announcement
*Tom's mic was muted for the first couple seconds of this episode, which is why it starts so abruptly. Oh, the fun of recording live! :)Trump is done playing around with Putin and decides to make another bid for peace…this time on Americ...
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Trump's D.C. Crime Crackdown, Mystery Mansion FULL of Kids, And Personality Shift
0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast1:28 Trump D.C. Crime Crackdown19:20 Being “Ready” for Kids is a Myth. Watch the latest episode of The Deep: https://youtu.be/cwG6OKGh1N022:35 India is Digging i...
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The Case for Having Kids *Before* You're Ready | The Deep
The Deep with Erika Ahern is sponsored by Taylor Frigon Capital Management, serving clients at every stage of wealth: from first-time investors to high-net-worth families and organizations seeking full-service wealth guidance. Taylor Frigon pro...
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"Horrifying" Investigation Uncovers Organ Harvesting on Living Patients, Josh Solves Gerrymandering, And Pogo's Secret Trip
Today on the LOOPcast, we dig into the shocking federal probe revealing systemic failures—and even signs of life—in patients before organ procurement began. We unpack the national implications, lawsuits from the organ industry, and a controvers...
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1:09:04
Nailbiter! Brian (Finally) Goes to Rome, Pope Leo Draws 1 MILLION Gen Z, and the IVF Rumors
The moment we have ALL been waiting for... Brian FINALLY goes to Rome (and we have some inside scoop on the Senate). Plus, we're tackling the headlines: is the rumor true that the Trump administration is changing position on IVF? Breaking down ...
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1:08:01
AI 2027: A Roadmap of Superhuman AI Takeover, Brian Burch Vatican Update, And Dr. John Henry Newman
Will we all be dead in three years? Some AI experts think so. Erika, Josh, and Tom break down “Project 2027” and discuss what is possible and what is a “hallucination.” We talk Gerrymandering, Brian Burch updates, and the latest (and greatest) ...
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