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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.
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Iran War Day 31: Trump To End War Without Opening Strait? Holy Week Dustup, And NYC Church PACKED
Trump signals a possible end to the Iran war without opening the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a Palm Sunday clash in Jerusalem sparks global backlash after Cardinal Pizzaballa is blocked from…
Why AI Data Centers Are Invading American Neighborhoods | The Deep
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…
Iran War Day 25: 3K Troops Deployed and Hormuz Negotiation, Project Hail Mary, And Church FB Groups
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…
What If Someone Went Bar-to-Bar Promoting Euthanasia? - Director Interview w/ Andrew Shemin
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…
The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep
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…
Joe Kent Resigns: "Iran Posed No Imminent Threat", Population Bomb Author Dies, And St. Patrick!
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…
Fr. Gregory Pine on How to Speak Truth in an Age of Hot-Takes and Endless Commentary | The Deep
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…
The Real Reason Modern Catholic Churches Are Ugly | The Deep
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…
Joe Kent Resigns: "Iran Posed No Imminent Threat", Population Bomb Author Dies, And St. Patrick!
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…
Fr. Gregory Pine on How to Speak Truth in an Age of Hot-Takes and Endless Commentary | The Deep
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…
Trump Demands "Unconditional Surrender," Oil Spikes, And Off-Ramp? Noem OUT at DHS, And Q&A
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…
Trump Demands "Unconditional Surrender," Oil Spikes, And Off-Ramp? Noem OUT at DHS, And Q&A
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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