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Tom, Erika and Josh keep you on top of news and culture with a healthy serving of humor. We may be in the twilight zone, but we are in it together. LIVE shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.

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United States

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Tom, Erika and Josh keep you on top of news and culture with a healthy serving of humor. We may be in the twilight zone, but we are in it together. LIVE shows every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.

Language:

English

Contact:

(317) 669-6127


Episodes
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Super Bowl Shenanigans, Trump on the Rise, and Catholic JD Vance Claps Back

2/10/2025
EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 Welcome LOOPers! 00:20 Ad: Divine Providence Press 01:30 SuperBowl in Review 10:30 Trump Pennies and Popularity *segment 21:00 FEMA and Pakistan Deal 25:35 Judge blocks DOGE 35:00 Vatican Response to USAID Cuts 44:40 PEPFAR Pause 47:20 Vance’s Cute Kids and Twitter Drama @gloria purvis *segment 54:00 Twilight Zone

Duration:01:03:31

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Two Weeks of Trump, USAID on BLAST, and DOGE Dodges Red Tape Like a Pro

2/7/2025
Let’s take a breath – and look at the AMAZING things Trump has been up to! Mercer’s back and comes out swinging on USAID. We talk anti-Christian discrimination, the return of girl’s sports, and book recs for all ages! All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. LINKS YOU’LL LOVE AMAZING DOGE Article! USAID = Big Brother??? Investigative Report on CRS Erika’s book rec Josh’s book rec Tom’s book rec 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 02:08 – Two Weeks of Trump 11:45 – DOGE 16:09 – Times cover 20:40 – USAID Truman Show 41:05 – Precedent set 44:48 – Mailbag 46:05 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:03:21

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Trump Shocks The World With Gaza Announcement, Elon And DOGE Expose Everything, And We Ended Racism

2/5/2025
Send us a text Trump has built towers across the country – now he’s branching out to Gaza? Gaza-Lago anyone? Nerds in T-shirts are taking over government agencies, men will be banished from women’s sports, and Washington is forced to work a 40 hour week. Finally, is Politico a government sleeper org? All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE List of “aid” sent abroad Heroic sports fan saves sister Politico funded by USAID? All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 00:52 – Charity Mobile 02:10 – Gaza-Lago 13:20 – DOGE 29:00 – Men Out of Women’s Sports 36:30 – On the Ground Vibes 41:27 – Confirmation Hearings 46:05 – Bill Kristol’s comments 48:10 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:04:47

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Trade War: Will Trump's Aggressive Tariffs Pay Off? We debate USAID, and DNC Election Is Peak Comedy

2/3/2025
Send us a text Trump said the magic word: tariffs, and the other countries jumped to comply. Does this mean no more avocados? He also froze US aid – cruelty or capability? The DNC met to vote on their chair – all that DEI talk and two white men take the throne – and during black history month too! All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Babylon Bee on David Hogg Morgan Freeman on Black History Month JD Vance being amazing All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 00:37 – The magic word: TARIFFS 23:40 – US Aid freeze 30:00 – Purge the DEI 39:20 – Panama canal splits with China 41:35 – DNC chair for dessert 56:45 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:12:11

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Deadly D.C. Plane Crash Update, J.D. Vance says "Google Ordo Amoris," And Women In Combat?

1/31/2025
Send us a text Trump blames DEI for the devastating plane crash… is he wrong? RFK, Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard take center stage in confirmation hearings and JD Vance shows off his Latin. We talk women in combat and what to do with your toddler in Mass. Finally, is Little House on the Prairie about to be wokified? All this and more with the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Anthony Esolen on Ordo Amoris BBC Bleak House Edith Stein’s Essays on Women JPII Mulieris Dignitatem Education in Virtue! Catholic All Year All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 01:30 – Plane crash 15:50 – Confirmation Hearings 41:50 – Vance spitting Latin 55:50 – Josh’s Twilight Zone 56:57 – Question: Women in the Military 1:10:12 – Question: Resources for Catholic Moms 1:14:00 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:18:57

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Trump's Controversial Federal Funding Freeze Explained, New York Mag Cover, and Moms Rule

1/29/2025
Send us a text Is your FAFSA gone? We take a closer look at the web the media’s been spinning. Trump works to put the power back in the hands of the people and the new press secretary is a BEAST. Democrats unwittingly show off the best of the Republican party, and Catholics don’t want to go to Mass? All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE AMAZING press secretary Libs make the Republicans look cool Nation’s report card. We stink. Catholic Moms are AMAZING All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome to the LOOPcast! 00:28 – Charity Mobile! 02:10 – Shut down Govt. Grants 13:40 – Executive Orders 25:33 – Trans in the Military 34:45 – Trans kids 37:27 – AMAZING Press Briefing 43:29 – Weird dis, but okay? 51:45 – Josh politics nerd take 54:40 – Vatican on Mass Obligation 1:01:00 - Twilight Zone

Duration:01:14:21

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Trump Torches Colombia Over Deportation, JD Vance Faces The Nation, And Bishop Barron On Walls

1/27/2025
Send us a text All in a day’s work: Trump squashed Colombia’s weak protests and expelled two plane-fuls of violent migrants. JD Vance represents Catholic America and, “doesn’t care Margret.” Bishop Barron once again preaches the truth in love and Dr. Phil is doing ride-alongs now? All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE JD Vance full interview AMAZING Bishop Barron homily HUGE pro-life court case needs your help! Dr. Phil on a migrant raid? All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 01:25 – President Trump’s on FIRE 11:05 – JD Vance on Face the Nation 25:02 – Catholics and the border 31:40– Bishop Barron’s homily 46:30 – Critical court case 47:49 – Confirmation hearings 52:40 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:09:58

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Catholic Bishops Clash With Trump Over Deportations, Trump Pardons Pro-Life Prisoners, And JFK Files

1/24/2025
Send us a text As more and more criminals are deported, Christians are having mixed feelings… is this the right thing to do? Today’s March for Life gives us much to celebrate with a pro-life president back in office. Trump calls out the Bank of America and the left’s rhetoric comes back to bite them – all this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Duration:01:03:01

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Trump Inauguration Recap, Most Important Executive Order Breakdown, And Lady Bishop Sermon

1/22/2025
Send us a text With Josh in a suit, Tom on the streets, and Erika watching from home, the LOOPcast offers three angles and analyses of the inauguration – complete with memes! Biden gets off a few last minute pardons, Usha Vance is bringing classy back, and CBS complains about white people. From executive orders to airboats in the snow – this episode has it all! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Carrie Underwood AMAZING Barron Trump XD There are TWO genders EO Snow in the BAYOU All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back LOOPers! 01:00 – Charity Mobile 03:03 – Josh at the CV party 06:02 – Tom: Man on the street 15:50 – Biden pardons EVERYONE 21:58 – Inauguration speech 29:15 – Highlights 44:19 – The Resistance 59:30 – Executive Orders 1:20:50 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:29:05

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Biden's Final Message To America, The Real Story Behind Israel-Hamas Ceasefire, And TikTok Banned

1/17/2025
Send us a text We say goodbye to Biden, who may be starting a career as an ominous soothsayer? Israel and Hamas have a ceasefire, while in the confirmation hearings accusations and questions fly. Trump sends ambassadors to the foreign nation of Hollywood, and in the ultimate bait and switch: China is worried about the American takeover of RedNote. All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Biden predicts USA oligarchy? Donate here to save babies! Duffy on his family <3 RFK’s new favorite restaurant Greenland is SO IN. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 01:19 – Vibe Shift 04:48 – Goodbye Biden! 12:00 – Pivotal abortion court case 17:34 – Ceasefire in Israel! 25:23 – Confirmation Hearings 44:45 – Hollywood’s ambassadors? 47:49 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:05:35

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Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Moments, Memes, and Meltdowns

1/15/2025
Send us a text Protestors, invasion, moral high ground… Pete Hegseth’s confirmation was wild! Meanwhile, Americans sell their data to Chinese communists over potentially banned cat videos, and red dye 3 is ACTUALLY banned. Bishop Barron is starting a religious order and we talk about how we should not talk about Andrew Tate. All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Hegseth on invading Greenland Rednote instead of TikTok? External Revenue Service XD TX students trained to promote abortion All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 00:37 – Switch to Charity Mobile 01:34 – Hegseth Confirmation Hearing 21:18 – Protestors vs Hegseth 29:50 – TikTok refugees on Red Note 35:20 – Red Dye BANNED 43:40 – Church Corner: Word on Fire 45:32 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:02:06

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Looters Strike L.A. As Fire Rages On, Vance on Mass Deportations, And Ideal Catholic Rogan Guest?

1/13/2025
Send us a text As LA burns, illegal immigrants take advantage of the chaos. JD Vance slams these same immigrants, and the left roasts him. As the US prepares for Trump to take office, three notable individuals jump ship. Mel Gibson and Rogan talk Catholicism, and the left hates America. All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Rick Caruso taking charge Mel Gibson on Rogan Jennifer Roban RESIGNS Viral clip of falsehoods All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 02:02 – Looters and fires in CA 23:32 – Jumping ship 27:36 – Trump’s sentencing 29:36 – JD Vance on immigration 39:11 – Mel Gibson on Rogan 56:21 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:04:50

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Shocking New Details Emerge As L.A. Fire Rages On, TikTok Ban Gets Closer, And Jimmy Carter Funeral

1/10/2025
Send us a text As the LA fires continue to rage, people look for someone to blame and choose… climate change? We talk victims and perpetrators, Trump’s new felon status, and beauty in the ashes. TikTok is on the chopping block and may be saved by a shark. Finally, imagine Jimmy Carter as a communist... EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Based Notre Dame coach WILD CA DEI firefighter Faithful Catholics sing in the aftermath Bishop Barron on Carter’s funeral music All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. Timestamps: 00:00 – Congrats to Notre Dame! 05:25 – LA fire update 34:20 – Heroes in the flames 36:40 – AMAZING comment 38:50 – Trump sentencing 42:40 – TikTok ban 50:00 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:04:48

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HUGE Vibe Shift: Zuckerberg Ends Censorship at Meta, L.A. On Fire, And Should We Buy Greenland?

1/8/2025
Send us a text The world is healing and Trump isn’t even president yet! Zuckerberg supports free speech, Amazon promotes Melania, and McDonald’s cleans the woke off the fryer. Are devastating forest fires enough to wake up CA? Will Trump buy Greenland? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Zuck on his vibe check Trump and Trudeau sketch Future Map of America Lincoln… GAY? Refugee in a Grocery Store EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 00:00 - Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 01:20 – Zuck does a U-Turn 17:09 – Charity Mobile 21:20 – Amazon and McD’s 26:25 – CA fires 34:43 – Laken Riley Bill 40:55 - Twilight Zone All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Duration:01:05:35

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Pope Francis Sends A Message: McElroy Takes Over In D.C.

1/6/2025
Send us a text The gang is back! Cardinal McElroy will be the next archbishop of Washington D.C…. What does this mean for all of us? Happy January 6th for all you who celebrate: Kamala forgot the pledge, Biden forgot the birthday boy, and a minnow takes on the tree huggers. All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Book Rec by Erika: Shelby Foote St. Joseph the worker prayer God sends snow Kamala botches pledge of allegiance Bubkiss article about the right’s OBSESSION with poetry Ascend Podcast All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Duration:00:59:14

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2025 Bold Predictions: What's Hot, What's Not with Peter Wolfgang

1/3/2025
Send us a text 2025 is off with a bang! We had multiple surprises on New Year’s Day, and not in a good way. But the LOOPcast brings up the mood with a review of past predictions, new projections for 2025, and a rapid-fire of what’s ‘In’ and what’s on its way out with special guest Peter Wolfgang. EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 - Welcome Peter Wolfgang 4:20 - Terrorist Attacks NOLA 20:28 - Culture War in Europe 26:30 - LOOPcast 2024 Predictions Review 30:00 - 2025 Predictions 36:57 - Questions for the Oracle 52:30 - In or Out 2025 1:06:00 Twilight Zone

Duration:01:16:49

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Trump's Surprising Take on H1-B Visas, Jimmy Carter Dies at 100, And 2024 Review w/ Rachel Bovard

12/30/2024
Send us a text The immigration wars intensify, and Rachel Bovard joins LOOPcast for the inside scoop on H1B visa abuse. It's a lookback on Jimmy Carter as the team contests his legacy, and a look forward to 2025 as DOGE heats up. Also, Amazon slashes possibly the most important scene in a beloved Christmas movie. All this and more! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome Back & Rachel Bovard Intro 01:09 – Jimmy Carter's Death & Legacy 07:14 – Overuse of H1-B Visa 44:09 – Exciting Things Coming 2025 51:42 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:01:29

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Vivek's Jab at American Culture: Too Lazy? Biden Commutes Death Row Inmates, And CatholicVote News

12/27/2024
Send us a text Vivek stepped on a hornet's nest! Are Americans too lazy to compete with immigrants? Will DOGE cut Americans to pump up the almighty GDP? Also, Biden spared the lives of death row inmates -- but what about the lives of their dead victims? Finally - Trump picked CatholicVote's President Brian Burch as his Ambassador to the Vatican! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome LOOPers & Christmas Recap 04:48 – Charity Mobile 05:43 – Exciting CatholicVote Founder News! 14:43 – Vivek's Jab at "Lazy" Americans 43:36 – Biden Commutes Death Row Murderers 51:54 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:03:44

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The Ultimate Christmas Music Draft

12/23/2024
Send us a text It's the battle of the bands, or rather, the battle of the songs to see which of our podcast hosts can put together a draft of the best (and worst!) holiday hits. Will your favorite song be in the running? Get into the Christmas spirit with the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 - Welcome LOOPers! 04:11 - 1: Best Christmas Song 07:59 - 2: Worst Christmas Song 15:30 - 3: Hits Different at Midnight Mass 20:18 - 4: Best Secular Song 24:18 - 5: Best Caroling Song 27:51 - Bonus Round! 32:37 - Results 37:32 - Honorable Mentions 50:06 - Christmas album recommendations

Duration:00:55:53

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Government Shutdown Looms: Are Trump and Elon Musk To Blame? Christmas Traditions, and Nuns are BACK

12/20/2024
Send us a text The boys are back to talk government shut-down, Mike Johnson’s mistakes, and billionaire influencers. Nuns are also BACK – How do you encourage vocations in young women? Finally Hunter Biden receives his comeuppance in the form of song. All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome LOOPers! 00:54 – Government shut down 16:45 – Did Mike Johnson mess up? 24:22 – Predictions 27:05 – Weird Christmas Traditions 34:42 – Church Corner 47:44 – Twilight Zone

Duration:01:04:46