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Texas State Rep. James Talarico pulls a late-night political stunt with Stephen Colbert. Was this part of the Democrats' plan to bring down Jasmine Crockett? Meanwhile, Axios reports that a U.S. war with Iran is "imminent." And finally, what are kids sacrificing for Lent these days? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

04:50 James Talarico Gaining National Attention

22:45 RIP Jesse Jackson 

30:20 US War w/ Iran Imminent?

44:25 Good News 

55:16 Twilight Zone 

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Secretary Marco Rubio delivers a powerful speech at the Munich Security Conference, laying out a bold vision for the future of the West. We break down what he said — and how prominent Democrats responded. Meanwhile, the long-awaited Charlotte diocesan video finally drops. And finally, as Lent approaches, how should Catholics prepare? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:30 Munich Security Conference
39:55 Good News 
49:00 Church Corner
54:56 Charlotte Video
56:51 Twilight Zone
1:10:20 Closing Prayer

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MAY THE MOST HOLY, MOST SACRED, MOST ADORABLE, MOST INCOMPREHENSIBLE AND UNUTTERABLE NAME OF GOD BE ALWAYS PRAISED, BLESSED, LOVED, ADORED AND GLORIFIED, IN HEAVEN, ON EARTH AND UNDER THE EARTH, BY ALL THE CREATURES OF GOD, AND BY THE SACRED HEART OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, IN THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT OF THE ALTAR. AMEN.

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The SSPX met with Rome after signaling it may consecrate bishops without Vatican approval. We break down what was said and what comes next. Meanwhile, a secret, password-protected video message from the Charlotte bishop is set to be shown at Mass this weekend. And finally, the Stop/Start feature is dead. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:20 SSPX Meets with Rome
12:10 Charlotte Bishop Video
18:18 What’s going on at Notre Dame?
38:29 End of Immigration Enforcement Surge in MN
46:00 EPA Change
58:55 Good News
1:08:35 Twilight Zone
1:20:16 Closing Prayer

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Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created,
and you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful
by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise
and ever rejoice in his consolation.
Through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

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Youth sports used to mean sandlots, Saturday mornings, and cheering on your kid brother. Now it’s Big Business, travel teams, injuries, and 70% of kids quitting by 13. In this episode of The Deep, Erika takes on elite youth sports culture – and makes the case for bringing back sports with a soul.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Youth sports isn’t what it used to be
2:07 - Cost, expectations, and injuries
4:34 - Cognitive dissonance, kids abandoning sports
7:04 - Toxic effects on communities
8:15 - Objections: “Quit whining”
10:09 - The good of sports for society
13:58 - An important story 
16:15 - Conclusion: How do we fix youth sports?

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The "AI Revolution" is here. Is this the biggest economic shift since the Industrial Revolution? We break down what’s happening, who’s most at risk, and what Catholics should do. Meanwhile, explosive new Epstein file revelations rock the U.K. government. And finally, Vice President JD Vance makes history with the first visit of a sitting VP to Armenia. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:40 The AI Revolution
37:02 Connections Between Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson, and Jeffrey Epstein
51:35 Good News
1:00:30 JD Vance Visit to Armenia
1:10:38 Twilight Zone 
1:21:15 Closing Prayer

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O my God, I firmly believe 
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 
I believe that your divine Son became man 
and died for our sins and that he will come 
to judge the living and the dead. 
I believe these and all the truths 
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them 
who are eternal truth and wisdom, 
who can neither deceive nor be deceived. 
In this faith I intend to live and die. 

Amen.

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The Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show sparks a culture clash online. What happened, and is the outrage justified? Meanwhile, outspoken pro-democracy media tycoon and Catholic convert Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong court. And finally, Pope Leo writes a letter on the value of sports. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
04:00 The Bad Bunny Halftime Show  
34:40 The Story of Jimmy Lai
41:15 Good News
53:22 Twilight Zone
1:03:14 Closing Prayer

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O Jesus,

through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works,
joys and sufferings
of this day for all the intentions
of Your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world,
in reparation for my sins,
for the intentions of all my relatives and friends,
and in particular
for the intentions of the Holy Father.

Amen.

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Rachel Bovard joins the show to challenge Josh in the filibuster debate. Meanwhile, the Washington Post announces massive layoffs, cutting a third of its newsroom. And finally, is Kamala Harris back? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
01:20 Has Trump lost the Republican Party?
13:12 Filibuster Debate
36:34 WAPO Cuts
58:12 Good News
01:02:39 Twilight Zone
01:11:28 Closing Prayer

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We Pray O Lord, for the United States of America. We pray for our leaders, that they be inspired to lead according to your will. Most especially, we pray that every Catholic in America will be inspired to live out the truths of our faith in public life, and that it will lead to the renewal of our Church and country.

St. Thomas More, Pray for us.
St. Fidelis, Pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Amen.

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Are Gen Z women ditching the Pill? Hormonal birth control was sold as liberation, but girls today are questioning everything. From brain changes and mental health risks to cancer links and fertility disruption, new studies are raising serious red flags. In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the real, documented harms of hormonal contraception – and why women are starting to reject it for themselves.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro: Is Gen Z rethinking the pill?
2:23 - How hormonal birth control affects your brain
5:48 - What studies actually show
8:10 - How the pill impacts society 
10:43 - Is the tide is turning?
14:25 - Conclusion: A generational rebellion

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The Clintons agreed to testify in a congressional investigation related to their involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Democrats unexpectedly flip a Texas Senate seat in a special election. And finally, Billie Eilish gets checked by the indigenous for her comments on "stolen land." All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:23 SSPX Update
12:26 Clintons to Testify
36:29 Good News
44:17 TX Special Election
1:00:34 Twilight Zone
1:09:00 Closing Prayer

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Mary, Mother of the "Yes", you listened to Jesus,
and know the tone of his voice and the beating of his heart.
Morning Star, speak to us of him,
and tell us about your journey of following him on the path of faith.

Mary, who dwelt with Jesus in Nazareth,
impress on our lives your sentiments,
your docility, your attentive silence,
and make the Word flourish in genuinely free choices.

Mary, speak to us of Jesus, so that the freshness of our faith
shines in our eyes and warms the heart of those we meet,
as you did when visiting Elizabeth,
who in her old age rejoiced with you for the gift of life.

Mary, Virgin of the Magnificat
help us to bring joy to the world and, as at Cana,
lead every young person involved in service of others
to do only what Jesus will tell them.

Mary, look upon the Agora of youth,
so that the soil of the Italian Church will be fertile.
Pray that Jesus, dead and Risen, is reborn in us,
and transforms us into a night full of light, full of him.

Mary, Our Lady of Loreto, Gate of Heaven,
help us to lift our eyes on high.
We want to see Jesus, to speak with him,
to proclaim his love to all.


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