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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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 ET.
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Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.
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Senate Reaches Deal To Open Government, 50-Year Mortgage? And Father Capodanno
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1:02:56The end is near. The Senate FINALLY reaches a deal to reopen the government. Meanwhile, Trump floats several new policy ideas. Is a stimulus check coming your way? And finally, happy 250th to the US Marines! All this and more on the LOOPcast. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 0:55 GOV Shutdown Update 15:40 50-Year Mortgage? 36:03 Good News 5…
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Thousands of Flights Cancelled as Shutdown Rolls On, SCOTUS Tariff Skeptical, And Wichita Love
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1:05:05Accelerate your impact for doing good with Life on Belay today! https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_LifeOnBelay Thousands of flights are cancelled as the government shutdown drags on—is there an end in sight? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court signals skepticism over Trump’s tariffs. And finally, Catholicism is booming in Wichita. All this and more on the LOOPcast! …
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The Age of Liberal Priests is Officially Over | The Deep
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17:08Get everything you need for your traditional home blessing — including the St. Benedict Medal, Holy Water Bottle, and more — from our friends at Holy Heroes today! https://bit.ly/TheDeep_HolyHeroesHB In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the recent study from the Catholic Project that shows a consistent shift among younger priests towards …
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"100x Worse Than Watergate:" How "Arctic Frost" Almost Destroyed An Entire Political Party
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30:06Rachel Bovard from the Conservative Partnership Institute joins to detail how "Arctic Frost" targeted her and her organization, how the FBI is out of control, and why no legacy media outlet is talking about it. 00:00 What is Arctic Frost 05:03 Why a Whistleblower? 07:25 Spying 12:07 What Is The Solution? 16:00 The FBI Bureaucracy 21:00 Isn't This a…
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Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?
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1:01:46Is society too feminine or not feminine enough? Two conservative writers, Helen Andrews and Leah Libresco Sargeant, disagree on the answer. They join Ross Douthat to debate whether the feminization of institutions led to wokeism and a greater divide between men and women. 01:33 “Wokeness is distinctively feminine.” 06:17 - Has liberal feminism fail…
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Democrats win BIG in NYC, VA, and NJ, Gov. Shutdown Hits Record, and Mary Mediatrix Controversy?
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1:23:00Democrats win BIG in NYC, VA, and NJ. What does this reveal about American voters? Meanwhile, the government shutdown hits a record length. And finally, a new Vatican document stirs controversy over the Marian titles "Mediatrix" and "Co-Redemptrix." All this and more on the LOOPcast! The professionals at Ave Maria Mutual Funds have a morally respon…
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Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
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4:34Does Zohran Mamdani’s win mean a new dawn for the Democratic Party? Not exactly, Ross Douthat argues. In this mini-episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross explains that the New York mayor’s office has historically been a “springboard to nowhere,” rather than a precursor for national politics. (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Time…
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Election Day: Key Races To Watch, K-Shaped Economy, And Nigerian Christians Get Help
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1:10:24Election Day 2025 is upon us. We break down the key races to watch and what they mean for the future. Meanwhile, has America's economy gone K-shaped? And finally, Christians in Nigeria are getting help, but is the US going about it in the right way? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare com…
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J.D. Vance Grilled At TPUSA Event and "Arctic Frost" Bombshell Scandal
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1:10:26Vice President J.D. Vance gets grilled at a TPUSA event, and some of his answers may surprise you. Meanwhile, shocking revelations emerge in the "Arctic Frost" scandal. And finally, Cracker Barrel makes a redeeming comeback. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Accelerate your impact for doing good with Life on Belay today! https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_Li…
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The Great Feminization (Did Women Cause Wokeism?) - The Deep
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16:24Fulfill the Christian call to pray for your enemies with these beautiful prayer cards from our sponsor Holy Heroes, now in a shareable 5-pack!: https://bit.ly/TheDeep_HolyHeroes In this episode of The Deep, Erika responds to a recent viral article by Helen Andrews titled "The Great Feminization." Andrews claims that the increasing number of women h…
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Who’s afraid of Palantir? The company’s chief technology officer, Shyam Sankar, joins Ross Douthat for a conversation about what the shadowy company actually does — and the thorny political and ethical questions it faces. They also discuss the new era of collaboration between Silicon Valley and the military, a personal project for Sankar, who was r…
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Shutdown Sparks Massive EBT/SNAP Debate, AI Job Apocalypse, And Pints w/ Aquinas Move
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1:26:39The government shutdown has sparked a massive national debate over EBT and SNAP benefits. Meanwhile, new data reveals an AI Job Apocalypse. And finally, Pints with Aquinas makes a major move that has fans talking. All this and more on the LOOPcast! The professionals at Ave Maria Mutual Funds have a morally responsible investment philosophy that’s a…
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Is Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” the soundtrack for the Trump era? Self-titled “conservative dad” Ross Douthat thinks so, and explains why in this mini-episode of “Interesting Times. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Interesting Times with Ross Douthat. Subscribe today at nytimes.…
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Massive Turnout For NYC Mayoral Race: Is Mamdani The Future? Anglican Schism, And Priest Poll
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1:17:28Massive voter turnout shakes the NYC mayoral race. Is socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani the future of the Left? Meanwhile, faithful Anglicans have severed ties with Canterbury. Why should Catholics care? And finally, young, conservative Catholic priests are being accused of being "out of sync" with the laity. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Naz…
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He Built FreedomToons. Now He’s Coming for Hollywood - Seamus Coughlin
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1:13:21In this episode, Tom sits down with Seamus Coughlin, the creative mind behind FreedomToons, to talk about his brand-new animated anthology series Twisted Plots. From his early days animating satire online to building one of YouTube’s sharpest comedy channels, Seamus opens up about his influences, his thoughts on the collapse of modern comedy, and w…
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Why Are "No Kings" Protestors So Old? | The Deep
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18:02Fulfill the Christian call to pray for your enemies with these beautiful prayer cards from our sponsor Holy Heroes, now in a shareable 5-pack!: https://bit.ly/TheDeep_HolyHeroes The "No Kings" protests this past weekend were attended by a surprising amount of old people. Clips on social media show seniors in walkers lining the streets holding their…
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Is the artificial intelligence revolution keeping the entire economy afloat? This week on “Interesting Times,” Ross talks with Jason Furman, an economist from the Harvard Kennedy School and a contributing writer for Times Opinion, about how investors, policymakers and consumers should think about the boom — and potential bust — of the fastest growi…
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The AI Bubble Is About To Pop, Obamacare Subsidies Explained, And H1-B Halt
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1:24:33The AI bubble is about to pop. What does this mean for the future of tech? Meanwhile, we expose the real cause of today's healthcare premium crisis. And finally, Trump's H-1B visa policy has found its new target: Walmart. All this and more on the LOOPcast! The professionals at Ave Maria Mutual Funds have a morally responsible investment philosophy …
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Trump Ramps Up War On NarcoTerrorists, No Kings Protests, And 7 New Saints
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1:15:41President Trump ramps up the war on narco-terrorists. Are we back in the regime change business? Meanwhile, “No Kings” protests erupt across the country. And finally, the Church celebrates seven new saints. Who are they? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skincare company that handcrafts tallow b…
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“Bishop Barron, Welding, and the American Dream — with Congressman Riley Moore”
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36:57On this episode of The LOOPcast, Tom is joined by Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia for a conversation on faith, work, and America’s economic future. They dive into Bishop Barron’s vision, the dignity of hands-on trades like welding, and what a healthy economy built on real work should look like. Plus: Congressman Moore weighs in on violence…
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Catholics React To Trump's IVF Expansion, John Bolton Indicted, and Muslim Prayer Room
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1:23:05Catholics react to Trump’s move to expand IVF access—how bad is it, and what does it mean for the pro-life movement? Meanwhile, former National Security Advisor John Bolton is indicted on federal charges. And finally, the Vatican’s new Muslim prayer room sparks debate. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to LOOPcast 02:19 Life on Belay…
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The Law That Quietly Destroyed the American Family | The Deep
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14:17Fulfill the Christian call to pray for your enemies with these beautiful prayer cards from our sponsor Holy Heroes, now in a shareable 5-pack!: https://holyheroes.com/products/prayer-for-your-enemies-cards-5-pack Since Ronald Reagan’s 1969 no-fault divorce law, the normalization of divorce has lead to generational harm and entrenched a “me-first” c…
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Amy Coney Barrett Is Looking Beyond the Trump Era
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1:04:19Justice Amy Coney Barrett is playing the long game. In this week’s “Interesting Times,” she walks us through the current court’s most controversial rulings, why she believes that her originalist interpretations are resistant to ideological pressures and why she’s not comfortable thinking of herself as a cultural icon. 02:19 - Balancing the personal…
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Obama's Podcast Appearance Was... Sad, Charlie Kirk Medal Ceremony, And Digital ID Is Here
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1:17:54Barack Obama’s latest podcast appearance was… sad. We break down all that was said and what it reveals. Meanwhile, President Trump honors Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And finally, the era of Digital ID is here—what’s really behind it, and why Americans should be concerned. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to …
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Historic: Israeli Hostages Freed and Trump Visit, Eucharistic ICE Stunt, And Shutdown Update
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1:10:26Historic scenes unfold as hostages are freed and Trump delivers an address in Israel. Meanwhile, we uncover the truth behind the Eucharistic ICE stunt that is sparking outrage online. And finally, the government shutdown drags into another week. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast! 02:32 Nazareth Organics 04:05 Josh’s S…
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"That's Jesus!" A Nuclear Engineer's Fascinating Experiment on The Shroud of Turin w/ Bob Rucker
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1:31:57In this episode, nuclear engineer and lead researcher Bob Rucker applies over 40 years of scientific expertise to one of history’s greatest mysteries — the Shroud of Turin. Believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, the Shroud’s mysterious image has baffled scientists for centuries. Bob reveals his nuclear tests and theories on how th…
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They Laughed at Mississippi — Then It Schooled the Nation | The Deep
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18:16Get a plenary indulgence for the holy souls in Purgatory with Holy Heroes’ FREE “cheat sheet” today! https://blog.holyheroes.com/the-november-secret-most-catholics-dont-know/ Once dismissed as America’s lowest ranking state in many quality of life metrics, Mississippi has quietly become one of the nation’s top-performing states in education. The so…
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He Believes America Should Be a Theocracy. He Says His Influence Is Growing.
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1:14:36Evangelical pastor and self-proclaimed Christian nationalist Doug Wilson has been preaching for decades that America needs to reclaim its Puritan past. But in 2025, he believes he’s “significantly” more influential. Does that mean America is closer to Wilson’s goal of theocracy? In this episode, nothing is off limits — even Ross’s own salvation. 01…
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Man With Hundreds of Explosives Arrested Outside D.C. Catholic Church before SCOTUS "Red Mass"
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1:22:39A man armed with hundreds of explosives is arrested outside a D.C. Catholic church just hours before the Supreme Court’s “Red Mass.” Meanwhile, is conversion therapy free speech? Finally, leading Dem. Candidate for the Governor of CA Katie Porter suffers an embarrassing interview fail that has everyone talking. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Th…
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Virginia Dems Stand by Jay Jones Despite Murderous Texts, Trump Pressures Netanyahu Toward Peace, And Our Lady of Victory
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D.C. Insider Takes Us Inside The Shutdown, FDA approves New Abortion Drug, And Ice Cube Blessings
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1:09:03D.C. insider Tom McClusky takes us behind the scenes of the government shutdown—what’s really happening in Washington? Meanwhile, the FDA approves a new abortion drug, sparking outrage and debate. And finally, Erika gives her take on Pope Leo's ice block blessing. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:00 Nazareth Organ…
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Society is burning down. This is what you should do. | The Deep
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Hasan Piker Is Flirting With the Revolution
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1:13:02The Twitch and YouTube star Hasan Piker understands what pushes people to commit acts of political violence. But does that understanding tip over into appreciation? In this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross Douthat and Piker debate why Piker’s post-liberal rhetoric attracts criticism from the right (and results in the occasional platform suspens…
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Government Shutdown: What You Need To Know, Durbin Declines Cupich's Award, And Paper Clips
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1:35:11A government shutdown is upon us. Our voices have been heard—Senator Dick Durbin declines the award from Cardinal Cupich. And Pete Hegseth goes unfiltered in his fiery address to senior military leaders. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:50 Ave Maria Mutual Funds 04:42 Charity Mobile 06:02 GOV Shutdown 19:58 Home T…
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Deadly Church Shooting in MI, Bishops Rally Behind Paprocki, And Shutdown Looming?
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1:17:20A deadly church shooting and arson attack in Michigan leaves the community shaken; what do we know? In Oregon, anti-ICE riots spiral into chaos with the governor in denial. Bishops rally behind Paprocki as he takes a bold stand. Finally, are we on the verge of a government shutdown? All this and more on the LOOPcast! Nazareth Organics is a Catholic…
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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted And New Details About ICE Shooter Revealed
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1:15:35Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted—what charges does he face, and what does this mean? New details emerge about the ICE shooter and the disturbing motives behind the attack. And in a lighter twist, Seahawks RB welcomes his 14th child (yes, 14!). All this and more on the LOOPcast! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 02:03 Breakin…
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The Jimmy Kimmel Trap: We Fell For It Again... | The Deep
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The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia
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59:01What is wrong with higher education in America? According to many on the right, a lot. This week, Ross Douthat talks to May Mailman, the lawyer behind President Trump’s battles with Harvard and Columbia, about the administration’s assault on the Ivy League and why “a glorification of victimhood” is changing the relationship between universities and…
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Trump's Wild UN Speech: Key Takeaways, Tylenol and Autism, And Kamala Book Tour
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1:32:21President Trump delivers a fiery speech at the UN, and we have the key takeaways. Next, new discussions arise over Tylenol and its potential link to autism. And finally, Vice President Kamala Harris hits the road on her book tour and gives a *shocking* confession. All this and more on the LOOPcast! 01:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 03:00 Ave Maria Mutu…
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Erika Kirk Forgives Killer, Left-Wing Violence Surges, Bishops Take Bold Stand
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1:05:49Erika Kirk moves the nation by forgiving her husband’s killer. Meanwhile, Dems refuse to condemn Charlie’s death, but is left-wing violence on the rise? And finally, bishops are taking a bold stand against the honoring of pro-abortion Senator Dick Durbin. All this and more on the LOOPcast! Nazareth Organics is a Catholic family-owned natural skinca…
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Free Speech Frenzy, Jimmy Kimmel, and Pope Leo’s First Interview
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1:15:58Jimmy Kimmel has been fired, and the left has lost their mind. Is this the end of free speech? Next, the Times released a report which states that the right is more politically violent than the left. Pope Leo XIV gives an interview, Januarious’ blood is liquified, and the LOOPcast is attacked by the National Catholic Reporter for being “nominally C…
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