The LOOPcast

By CatholicVote

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 repo

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Number 1: The Real Reason Modern Catholic Music Sounds So Bad | The Deep
Catholic liturgical music wasn’t always like this — so what changed? In this episode of The Deep, Erika traces how Gregorian chant and polyphony gave way to the folk-inspired hymns that have dominated Mass for decades. From Vatican II and the rise of contemporary liturgical publishers to the theology embedded in the songs themselves, she explores how the music Catholics sing shapes what they believe — and whether a new generation can recover the Church’s sacred musical tradition. Updates: At 19:02, Erika mentions Catholic Sacred Music Project, but the picture shown is actually a group called Catholic Institute of Sacred Music. (https://catholicinstituteofsacredmusic.org/) The group featured at 19:06 on video is Canticle. (https://www.canticle.org/) Read Pius X’s Motu Proprio: https://www.papalencyclicals.net/pius10/tra-le-sollecitudini.htm Sacrosanctum Concilium: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
August 20, 202621min
Number 2: What Happens When America Stops Having Children? | The Deep
America is about to face a demographic disaster. What happens when the world’s most powerful country stops replacing itself? Erika walks you through what depopulation means for our future… and what might actually reverse the decline. Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep
August 27, 202623min
Number 3: Lindsey Clancy Case Divides America, Politicians Discover Data Center Hate, And “Kiss Your Mom”
The Lindsay Clancy case sparks a national debate and divides America. Meanwhile, Republicans confront growing voter backlash over AI data centers. And finally, this wholesome high school tradition will warm your heart. 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 02:50 Primary Update 17:50 Lindsey Clancy Case 39:40 GOP and Data Centers 56:30 Good News 1:06:20 No More Exercises in South Korea 1:22:05 Twilight Zone 1:41:33 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: [email protected] 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 Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints. Amen. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
August 19, 20261h 43min
Number 4: Darlene Graham Wins, Everyone Loves Dolly Parton, And "Why I Hate The Old Latin Mass"
Darlene Graham scores a major primary win. Meanwhile, is Canon Law the same as Sharia Law? Abdul El-Sayed thinks so. And finally, one priest explains why he “hates” the Traditional Latin Mass. 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 04:00 Primary Update 19:10 El Sayed and Jesse Waters 43:10 Mail-In Ballots 52:01 Dolly Parton Passes Away at 80 1:09:20 Good News 1:30:47 Fr. Thomas Reese “Why I hate the old Latin Mass” 1:45:00 Twilight Zone 2:07:33 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: [email protected] 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 Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
August 26, 20262h 9min
Number 5: Vance Plan to Pay Stay-at-Home Parents, Lindsay Clancy Jurors Speak Out, and Remembering 9/11
The Trump administration’s plan to pay stay-at-home parents sparks a civil war on the Right. Meanwhile, Ted Cruz's "Protect College Sports Act" is not what it seems. And finally, Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out. 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 Could a new federal tax credit transform Catholic education? Patrick Mason, president and CEO of the Catholic Education Fund, joins Erika to explain the Education Freedom Tax Credit, how families and donors can benefit, and why Catholics should start preparing now. Find out more: https://www.catholiceducationfund.org 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:14 Midterm Updates 16:15 Vance Plan to Support Stay-at-Home Parents 36:40 Protect College Sports (The Truth) 46:36 Good News 58:20 Remembering American Heroes 1:10:35 Immigration Update 1:24:37 Twilight Zone 1:46:29 Closing Prayer 1:47:05 EXCLUSIVE Catholic Education Fund EMAIL US: [email protected] 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 My Lord Jesus O my Lord Jesus, low as I am in Your all-holy sight, I am strong in You, strong through Your Immaculate Mother, through Your saints and thus I can do much for the Church, for the world, for all I love. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.
September 09, 20262h 3min