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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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  • July 30 · 18 min

    Why Food All Tastes the Same Now | The Deep

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

  • July 29 · 2 hr 14 min

    Fauci Pleads the Fifth in Explosive Senate Hearing, Mamdani's Grocery Stores, And Gen X Bishops

    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! 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 02:30 Fauci PTSD 29:53 New York Grocery Stores 52:05 2026 Midterms Lookahead 1:24:25 Good News 1:31:33 Nighty Night Tobin 1:34:40 Gen X Bishops? 1:49:42 Twilight Zone 2:13:24 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 Tom: https://x.com/TPogasic Erika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2 Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day, for the intentions of your Sacred Heart in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular, for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

  • July 23 · 19 min

    Nolan's Odyssey Looks Like Homer. It Isn't. | The Deep

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

  • July 22 · 2 hr 20 min

    Iran: Trump Vows Revenge for 4 Soldiers KIA, Tom's Backyard Data Center, And Vance x Barron

    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 Twilight Zone 2:06:09 Nixonmaxxing 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 Prayer for our nation God our Father, Giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to Your loving care. You are the rock on which this nation was founded. You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for Your glory and dwell among Your people. Send Your Spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great worth of human life and the responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind Your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing Your will. Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, Patroness of our land, grant us the courage to reject the “culture of death.” Lead us into a new millennium of life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

  • July 16 · 19 min

    Is Children’s Television Quietly Frying Our Kids' Brains? | The Deep

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

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