The LOOPcast

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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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.

  1. 12H AGO

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

    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 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  All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    58 min

  2. 3D AGO

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

    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 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  All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 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

    1h 17m

  3. 5D AGO

    LOOPcast 2025 Year in Review!

    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.  Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobile. 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 23m

  4. 6D AGO

    These Books Got Me Through 2025 | The Deep

    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 Subscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

    15 min

  5. 12/29/2025

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

    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 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  All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 4m

  6. 12/19/2025

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

    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! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 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 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  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 All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

    1h 11m

  7. 12/18/2025

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

    Get everything you need for your traditional home blessing — including the St. Benedict Medal, Holy Water Bottle, and more — from our friends at Holy Heroes today! https://bit.ly/TheDeep_HolyHeroesHB 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? Subscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

    16 min

  8. 12/17/2025

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

    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. Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobile 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 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  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 22m
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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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.

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  • Creator
    CatholicVote
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    428
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The LOOPcast
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