The LOOPcast

CatholicVote
  • 0.0 (0)
  • NEWS COMMENTARY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

  1. 20 HR AGO

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

    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! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 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 EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744  FOLLOW LOOPCast:  https://x.com/the_LOOPcast   https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/  https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast  https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 10m

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

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

    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! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 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 EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744  FOLLOW LOOPCast:  https://x.com/the_LOOPcast   https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/  https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast  https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 21m

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

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

    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? Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep Subscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

    18 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

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

    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! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile  Celebrate the Catholic contribution to the US on its 250th anniversary at the 21st annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast! 1500+ attendees will experience a beautiful morning of prayer, inspiring speakers, and more! https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-NCPB-2026  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 EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744  FOLLOW LOOPCast:  https://x.com/the_LOOPcast   https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/  https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast  https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 22m

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

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

    If you want to learn more about CatholicVote’s sponsorship of the Greater Than campaign, head over to their website at https://greaterthancampaign.com/ where you can take a QUIZ to find out how much you REALLY know about parental rights in America today.

    27 min

  6. 9 FEB

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

    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 EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check out the LOOPcast on Zeale: https://zeale.co  Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744  FOLLOW LOOPCast:  https://x.com/the_LOOPcast   https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/  https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast  https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 4m

  7. 6 FEB

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

    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 EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check out the LOOPcast on Zeale: https://zeale.co  Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&nd=1&dlsi=bddf79da68c34744  FOLLOW LOOPCast:  https://x.com/the_LOOPcast   https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/  https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast  https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 12m

  8. 5 FEB

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

    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 Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep

    16 min
See All (454)

Hosts & Guests

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    CatholicVote
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    454
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The LOOPcast
  • Show Website
    The LOOPcast

You Might Also Like