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Welcome to LOOPcast—where we cut through the noise, break down the week’s biggest headlines, and tackle politics, culture, and current events with a solid Catholic perspective. Expect accurate reporting, sharp analysis, real talk, engaging interviews, and just the right amount of humor to keep things lively. Stay informed, stay faithful, and enjoy some laughs along the way. LIVE shows every Wednesday at 11:00 ET. RSSVERIFY

  1. 5 HR AGO

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

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

    16 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

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

    Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile  EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out 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  Subscribe to Tom Across America: https://www.youtube.com/@TomAcrossAmerica250  Watch Tom Across America on Zeale: https://zeale.co/shows/tom-across-america  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 47m

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

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

    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! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 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 EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check us out 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  Subscribe to Tom Across America: https://www.youtube.com/@TomAcrossAmerica250  Watch Tom Across America on Zeale: https://zeale.co/shows/tom-across-america  Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic  Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2   Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer  All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 20m

  4. 26 FEB

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

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

    58 min

  5. 25 FEB

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

    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! 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  00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 06:57 Trump’s 2026 SOTU Address  39:09 Democrat Reactions 48:06 Good News 57:56 Twilight Zone  1:14:14 Closing Prayer  Watch Tom Across America Minnesota ice fishing episode: https://youtu.be/OC3FsI84s60  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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 23m

  6. 23 FEB

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

    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! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 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 Subscribe to Tom Across America and watch the new episode where Tom goes ice fishing in Minnesota! https://www.youtube.com/@Tom-Across-America 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 14m

  7. 20 FEB

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

    Follow Tom Across America on YT! https://www.youtube.com/@Tom-Across-America  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! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:-- Prince Andrew Arrested 31:09 Board of Peace Meeting 42:04 Good News 52:16 Church Corner 1:03:02 Twilight Zone 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 27m

  8. 19 FEB

    The Usury Economy, Explained

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

    18 min
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Welcome to LOOPcast—where we cut through the noise, break down the week’s biggest headlines, and tackle politics, culture, and current events with a solid Catholic perspective. Expect accurate reporting, sharp analysis, real talk, engaging interviews, and just the right amount of humor to keep things lively. Stay informed, stay faithful, and enjoy some laughs along the way. LIVE shows every Wednesday at 11:00 ET. RSSVERIFY

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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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