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 Wednesday at 11:00 ET.
Episodes
Why don’t Catholic bishops excommunicate pro-abortion politicians? In this episode of The Deep, Erika digs into what excommunication actually means, why bishops rarely use it, and the forgotten story of one powerful politician who was excommunicated, repented, and returned to the Church.
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CatholicVote Political Director Logan Church joins the LOOPcast to break down all you need to know about the upcoming midterms. Meanwhile, a viral photo from a Texas football game ignites a national debate over immigration and assimilation. And finally, Bishop Barron sits down with Theo Von. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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An army of optimization influencers, from Huberman and Clavicular to Bryan Johnson, promised to help us look better, feel better, perform better, and maybe even “not die.” Millions bought in. Now some are having second thoughts. Erika digs into the rise of optimization culture, why it became so addictive, and what all that optimizing is actually for.
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The Trump administration’s plan to pay stay-at-home parents sparks a civil war on the Right. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz's "Protect College Sports Act" is not what it seems. And finally, Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Erika sits down with Fulton Sheen expert Dr. Peter Howard ahead of this historic beatification. He explains why SEVEN years have passed since Pope Francis approved Sheen’s miracle and why he thinks now is the moment America needs Fulton Sheen more than ever. Get ready to be blown away by the intrigue, the miracles, and the promise that is Fulton Sheen.
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DeSantis takes aim at Flock cameras as the surveillance backlash grows. Meanwhile, Trump defends the data center boom despite growing opposition from voters. And finally, America’s higher education crisis is getting worse. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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America is about to face a demographic disaster. What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops replacing itself? Erika walks you through what depopulation means for our future… and what might actually reverse the decline.
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Darlene Graham scores a major primary win. Meanwhile, is Canon Law the same as Sharia Law? Abdul El-Sayed thinks so. And finally, one priest explains why he “hates” the Traditional Latin Mass. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Catholic liturgical music wasn’t always like this — so what changed? In this episode of The Deep, Erika traces how Gregorian chant and polyphony gave way to the folk-inspired hymns that have dominated Mass for decades. From Vatican II and the rise of contemporary liturgical publishers to the theology embedded in the songs themselves, she explores how the music Catholics sing shapes what they believe — and whether ...
The Lindsay Clancy case sparks a national debate and divides America. Meanwhile, Republicans confront growing voter backlash over AI data centers. And finally, this wholesome high school tradition will warm your heart. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Americans are reading fewer books — and the consequences may go far beyond shrinking attention spans. In this episode of The Deep, Erika explores how the decline of sustained reading is reshaping the way we think, reason, and even govern ourselves. If reading helped create the conditions for a free society, what happens when an entire culture stops doing it?
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David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in a stunning Democratic gubernatorial primary upset. Meanwhile, AOC laughs off the insanity of “Woke 1.0.” And finally, newly revealed Fauci texts raise serious concerns about the COVID vaccination during pregnancy. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Socialism is back – and it's winning. Why are Gen Z voters embracing the DSA, Zohran Mamdani, and ideas many thought died with the Soviet Union? In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down how socialism made a comeback in America – and what it will take to stop it.
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Michigan Democrats are rocked by a stunning Senate primary upset as Abdul El-Sayed defeats the party establishment. Meanwhile, 60,000+ migrants from Morocco invade Spain. And finally, an alarming study finds abortion-inducing drug in the drinking water of 3 US cities. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
05:20 El-Sayed Stuns Dems in MI
31:23 Wisconsin and Francesa Hong
46:48 Abortion in the Water?
57:31 Good ...
Why do French fries taste exactly the same everywhere? The answer isn't McDonald's… it's a hidden food empire you've probably never heard of. Discover how Sysco, Big Food, and our obsession with convenience changed restaurants, small towns, and the American palate forever.
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Fauci pleads the Fifth in explosive Senate hearing. Meanwhile, we break down Zohran Mamdani’s taxpayer-funded grocery store plan and what the latest polling says about the 2026 political landscape. And finally, Gen X Bishops are on the rise. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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This is the Odyssey review you didn’t expect. Erika breaks down the good, the bad, and the (confirmed) ugly in Nolan’s adaptation of the founding myth of the West.
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Trump vows retaliation against Iran after four U.S. soldiers are killed. Meanwhile, JD Vance hits the media circuit with appearances on Joe Rogan and Bishop Barron. And finally, Tom breaks down the massive Meta Data center project in his backyard. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:10 Iran War Update
41:19 Vance Press Tour
1:08:10 Good News
1:23:07 AI Data Center
1:47:31 Odyssey Update
1:49:20 Tw...
Elmo didn't always act like... well, Elmo. So what happened? From Sesame Street to Cocomelon, the fight for children's attention transformed kids' TV into a high-speed sensory experience. In this episode of The Deep, Erika dives into surprising research that may change how you think about screen time forever.
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Senator Lindsey Graham dies unexpectedly, and his sister is sworn in to replace him. Meanwhile, the Iran war escalates as attacks on U.S. targets and commercial shipping send oil prices climbing and threaten to reverse recent inflation relief. Finally, Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft shares advice everyone needs to hear. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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