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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.
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California is protesting against the ICE raid… which saved trafficked children from abusive conditions. Erika, Josh, and Tom break down ICE’s actions, Mexican protests, and Trump’s proposed visa. Is healthcare the backbone of our economy? America might have a new saint, Epstein is still making waves, and the State Department fires their theater kids. All th...
A Bishop in California is dispensing parishioners from their Sunday Mass obligation… because of ICE? Not only that, but Pope Leo’s most recent episcopal appointment has caused major drama… Tom wants to go to trade school, some Bible study bangers, and Trump is selling perfume. Finally, are public libraries becoming a little too public? All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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On this episode Erika, Josh, and Tom are reunited to break down the most recent news: What’s up with Epstein? Will we be hearing more politics from the pulpit? What is the “America Party”? Jesus visits Canterbury, the Station Wagon is BACK, and there’s no need to be unshod at the airport! All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Tom and Erika join the public in mourning the tragedy in TX and break down the details of what happened. Bishops are against the Big Beautiful Bill; what happened to Medicaid? Eggs are in, Rainbow crosswalks are out, and a groundbreaking report on the Latin Mass is making waves. Finally, we have the inside scoop on the Biden vs. Trump debate. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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We’re celebrating Independence Day early with the Senate passing the Big Beautiful Bill by one vote: Vance to the rescue!!! Rachel Bovard joins us to break down the details. Elon Musk may be going third party, Trump is making history, Penn State apologizes to women, and shocking polls on patriotism. Finally, what exactly is Alligator Alcatraz? All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Tom McClusky joins Erika and Josh to break down the situation on the Hill, starting with some SCOTUS decisions that have us cheering for more! Next, we examine Trump's newly revised bill... which is still big but not as beautiful. Priests are standing their ground, a congressional session becomes a romcom, and we discuss the pros and cons of driverless cars. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
RFK Jr. has had a busy week, revealing shocking details from Biden’s nightmare immigration system, pulling funding from GAVI, and MAHA collaboration with food companies. We break down landmark Supreme Court decisions as they roll in live, wrestle with 70% of millennials that would vote for a socialist (we are not in Kansas anymore), and finish with a toxic masculinity test for Tom and Josh.
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The NYC primary results are in… and the socialist won. Erika, Josh and Tom discuss his plans: free childcare, top surgery for kids, and defunding the police. Trump drops an F-bomb about Israel’s missiles, CA has to apologize to female athletes, and the DOJ is suing WA in defence of Catholic priests. Finally, the theater kids make some DRAMA… about Trump’s favorite musical? All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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CatholicVote has a new president! Who is Kelsey Reinhardt and what is next for CatholicVote? United States v. Skrmetti decisions are in – we break down the decisions and why this case should never have made it to SCOTUS. Trumpers make babies, Pride flags burn, and a modern Faulkner reads his electric bill – all this and more on the LOOPcast!
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There are crazy things happening in the middle east – are we about to enter World War III? Erika, Josh, and Tom break down the situation as well as the Catholic response to it. Trump doesn’t back down after the No King riots, Illinois homeschoolers win big and the Terminator mic drops on the View. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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It was the battle of popularity this past weekend – do you celebrate the army, or do you attend a violent “No Kings” protest? A parish in TX got creative for Father’s Day and we sent Tom to Chicago for the Papal event in White Sox stadium! China may be invading, the Pope is amazing, and are the Dodgers back? All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Israel has shot missiles into Iran. We break down exactly what led to this attack, where the bombs fell, and what we can expect in the coming months. Also, is Trump backing down on immigration? We have canonization dates for the Italian boys, Padilla wants desperately to be in the spotlight, and Army recruitment is looking up! All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Tom Homan talked to Dr. Phil… and the origin of the LA riots is revealed. We talk about who’s funding this, the political swing, and everything in between. RFK is cleaning house and Pope Leo makes formal wear great again. Simone Biles “apologizes” and libs stop a black woman from going to work. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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There are fires breaking out all over LA – but this time it’s cars not forest that’s burning. We answer all your questions about who, what, where, when, and why – plus get into the details of the Elon/Trump break up. Rupnick’s victims get peace, was Trump in the Epstein files? And Bishop Barron is NOT synodal. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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In today’s show Tom and Erika tackle Eucharistic desecration in Apple TV+’s “Your Friends & Neighbors.” How do we handle blasphemy in our culture? Unsurprisingly, the FBI Richmond memo was much worse than it let on, but good news from Bishop Barron’s appearance on the Tucker Carlson show! Plus, a Twilight Zone look at the tight (and insane) NYC mayoral race and Senator Kennedy at it again. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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June is here and we have one question: where did all the rainbows go? Pittsburgh gets a brand new steel deal, Poland has a brand new president, and Tim Walz goes on a brand new tour… to apologize? The Dems have picked a new spokesperson for young men: a self-identified queer, plus-sized woman. Finally, an antisemitic attack in Colorado. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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As Elon Musk’s government contract expires we look at the highs and lows of DOGE. Trump and the courts play tariff whack-a-mole and Pope Leo catches a personal plushie. The gang talks fashion stagnation and the Charlotte diocese upheaval. Erika promotes Mark Twain, while Tom talks our podcast competitor... Michelle Obama. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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Trump has declared war on Harvard – is it just or unjust? The dems are pooling their time, energy, and resources to answer one critical question… how to talk to men? The Vatican has a new website, Fr. Capodanno is the GOAT, and Christians take over the gayborhood. All this and more on the LOOPcast!
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