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The SSPX announces plans to ordain its own bishops, breaking with Rome. We break down what happened and what it means for the Church. Meanwhile, a landmark legal win for detransitioners in New York could reshape gender medicine nationwide. And finally, what is going on at the University of Notre Dame? All this and more on the LOOPcast.

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:43 What’s going on with the SSPX?
34:00 Landmark Detransitioning Case
42:35 Good News
57:10 The GOV Shutdown… AGAIN
59:37 Epstein File Drop
1:09:04 Twilight Zone
1:24:26 Closing Prayer

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Lord God, you are the source of everlasting light.
Your son, our beloved Lord Jesus
was presented in the temple 40 days after his birth.
He was recognised by Simeon and Anna,
and welcomed as the promised Messiah.
May we like them, behold the glory of the Lord Jesus.
Grant that we may stand before you
with hearts cleansed by your forgiving love.
May we serve you all our days
and make your name known
as we worship you as our Lord.
So may we come by your grace
to eternal life .
Amen.

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Don Lemon is arrested in Los Angeles. How did this happen, and what charges is he facing? Meanwhile, Tom McClusky joins us to break down what’s really going on inside the Trump administration and how new data could reshape the 2026 and 2028 elections. And finally, President Trump meets with the “Queen of Rap.” All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

01:50 Don Lemon ARRESTED

09:00 Insider Scoop on the Trump Admin + Pro-Life Cause

27:06 Census Projection for 2030

40:32 Good News

55:59 Twilight Zone

1:06:20 Closing Prayer

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Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit:

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom, that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal; the Spirit of Understanding, to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth; the Spirit of Counsel, that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven; the Spirit of Fortitude, that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation; the Spirit of Knowledge, that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints; the Spirit of Piety, that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable; and the Spirit of Fear, that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples and animate me in all things with Your Spirit.

Amen

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After Notre Dame unveiled its new, modernist stained-glass windows and reignited an old debate, Erika sat down with sculptor Dony MacManus to ask why modern art is so ugly – and what sacred beauty still demands of us. A bracing conversation on art, suffering, freedom, and faith.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Why is modern art so ugly?
1:45 - Sculpting a monument for the U.S. Navy
3:25 - Becoming an artist, turning towards the light
6:24 - Creativity and freedom is found within constraints
9:39 - Drawing is contemplating reality visually
12:50 - How smartphones kill creativity
14:32 - AI art = anti incarnational
15:07 - Art history: how did we get to modern art that’s so ugly?
18:54 - Ugly art comes from ugly thought (truth leads to beauty)
23:31 - Why are we not allowed to criticize modern art? 
28:00 - Western tradition created beautiful art because it was centered on Jesus Christ (the mass)
30:38 - Childlike delight in God’s creation
37:28 - Conclusion: watch the film on Zeale!

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President Trump makes a major reset in Minnesota, putting Tom Homan in charge. We walk through the timeline, what triggered the shake-up, and what it signals about the administration’s next phase on immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, a landmark TikTok addiction lawsuit moves forward, making major threats to Big Tech’s business model. And finally, there's a new reading list for Texas, sparking debate and discussion online. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
10:00 Timeline of Trump’s MN Reset
32:05 Landmark TikTok Addiction Case
39:50 Good News
58:44 Twilight Zone
1:19:05 Closing Prayer

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A generation is searching for meaning – and Catholics are stepping into the moment.

Studies confirm: Gen Z is searching for God. 
But this moment is bigger than one generation.

To meet this moment, Zeale, a new digital platform from CatholicVote, launches today with a bold mission: to bring faith into daily life by placing high-quality Catholic content, community, and prayer directly into the hands of people formed online.

But Zeale is not exclusively for Gen Z. 

Zeale is for everyone who wants to live their faith more fully, including the way we consume media.

Inside Zeale, users will find:

Seamless access to The LOOP, CatholicVote’s flagship daily news roundup
The new Morning LOOPcast, a video roundup of the day’s most compelling headlines
A growing library of high-quality podcasts, documentaries, and special programs
Content spanning fashion to food, sports to travel, prayers and spirituality, human-interest stories, culture, deep dives into complex issues, and even games

All of it – together in one Catholic digital home.

Zeale is also a digital community of prayer, where users can: 
Access daily Mass readings, 
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Respond together when urgent news calls Catholics to collective prayer.

Zeale is the hub for Catholics who want to stay informed and respond thoughtfully, collectively, and prayerfully when moments matter most.

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Minneapolis erupts after another ICE shooting. What do we know, what still remains unclear, and why is this causing a national divide? We break down the facts, the response from the Trump administration, and what comes next as tensions continue to rise. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:23 Minneapolis Erupts
43:35 Good News
52:23 Twilight Zone
1:03:27 Closing Prayer

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Saint Michael the Archangel, 
defend us in battle. 
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. 
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, 
and do thou, 
O Prince of the heavenly hosts, 
by the power of God, 
thrust into hell Satan, 
and all the evil spirits, 
who prowl about the world 
seeking the ruin of souls. 

Amen.

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JD Vance headlines the March for Life, and pro-lifers are split—what should supporters make of the Trump administration’s abortion record so far? Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi moves decisively, arresting leaders of the anti-ICE mob who invaded a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. And finally, U.S. tennis players shut down loaded political questions from reporters in the best way possible. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:22 Special Announcement Incoming
04:30 March for Life 2026
26:49 Minnesota Rioters ARRESTED
45:41 Good News
57:45 Listener Q&A
1:05:09 Twilight Zone
1:15:00 Closing Prayer

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A Prayer to Saint Joseph:

O blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector
of thy chaste spouse, the virgin Mother of God, I choose thee this day to
be my special patron and advocate, and I firmly resolve to honor thee all
the days of my life. Therefore, I humbly beseech thee to receive me as thy
client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction,
to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus,
and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen

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“For faster service, try our customer service portal.” Big Tech’s AI rush is the next step in stripping humanity from customer service – promising speed and efficiency. But the data shows something darker: collapsing trust, rising customer rage, and dehumanized systems people can’t escape. In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down why we all hate AI customer service, who benefits, and why monopolies are betting you have nowhere else to go.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Customer service is broken
2:33 - Why is customer service worse than ever?
5:19 - Corporations sacrifice human touch for scalability 
8:43 - A race to the bottom
10:03 - Surveys show customers despise AI support
12:06 - The psychology behind why customers hate it
14:48 - Conclusion: Resisting fatalism

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Sources:

Banks, Alex (@alexbanks). “Note on AI and Attention.” Alex Banks (Substack), June 2, 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://substack.com/@alexbanks/note/c-192787692?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1htswx.

Customer Experience Dive. “Klarna Reinvests in Human Talent for Customer Service as AI Chatbot Use Grows.” Customer Experience Dive, April 15, 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/klarna-reinvests-human-talent-customer-service-AI-chatbot/747586/.

HBR Editors. “Fixing Chatbots Requires Psychology, Not Technology.” Harvard Business Review, May 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://hbr.org/2025/05/fixing-chatbots-requires-psychology-not-technology.

StoryBoard18 Staff. “Human Touch Trumps AI: 88% of Consumers Prefer Human Agents for Customer Service.” StoryBoard18, October 22, 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://www.storyboard18.com/digital/human-touch-trumps-ai-88-consumers-prefer-human-agents-for-customer-service-78916.htm.

The Agent Architect (@theagentarchitect). “AI Customer Service Con: Customer Abandonment.” The Agent Architect (Substack), November 11, 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://theagentarchitect.substack.com/p/ai-customer-service-con-customer-abandonment.

Unknown Author. “Title Not Provided.” Substack, (p-171273784), 2025. Accessed January 5, 2026. https://substack.com/home/post/p-171273784.

Trump takes the stage at Davos: who was there, what did he say, and what does it mean for the future of Greenland? Meanwhile, more details emerge after an anti-ICE mob stormed a church in St. Paul, MN. And finally, JD and Usha Vance surprise the nation with an exciting announcement. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:00 The Davos Circus
36:10 Minnesota Church Update
1:00:50 Good News
1:09:26 Twilight Zone

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O glorious St. Agnes, you served God with humble confidence on earth and now enjoy His beatific vision in heaven. You persevered in faith until death and gained the crown of eternal life. Remember the dangers that surround me and intercede for me in my needs and troubles. Obtain for me the grace of complete purity of soul and body, selfless service, and comfort in loneliness. May your Spouse, Jesus Christ, grant me eternal happiness in heaven. Amen.

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Anti-ICE mob storms a Sunday church service in St. Paul, MN. What happened, and why was Don Lemon there? Meanwhile, a "Church-Hopping" debate blows up Catholic Twitter. And finally, one Democrat gives a surprising and blunt answer when pressed on “trans rights.” All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:19 Anti-ICE Mob StormsChurch Service
35:42 Good News
52:02 The Case Against Church-Hopping
1:09:26 Twilight Zone
1:27:47 Closing Prayer

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Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.

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