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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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check out the LOOPcast 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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 Watch The Deep on Zeale: https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep

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! 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  Families can now find over 100 faithful Catholic schools, colleges, and graduate programs that meet The Cardinal Newman Society's high standards of fidelity and formation in The Newman Guide. Request your FREE eBook copy of the 2025-2026 Newman Guide here: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/loopcast   Celebrate the Catholic contribution to the US on its 250th anniversary at the 21st annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast! 1500+ attendees will experience a beautiful morning of prayer, inspiring speakers, and more! https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-NCPB-2026  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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check out the LOOPcast 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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. Families can now find over 100 faithful Catholic schools, colleges, and graduate programs that meet The Cardinal Newman Society's high standards of fidelity and formation in The Newman Guide. Request your FREE eBook copy of the 2025-2026 Newman Guide here: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/loopcast   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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Check out the LOOPcast 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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  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 All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Watch the short film "The Space Between Ages" on Zeale: https://zeale.co/video/in-the-space-between-ages  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! Links: Short film “In the Space Between Ages”: https://zeale.co/video/in-the-space-between-ages  Dony’s show on Zeale.co: https://zeale.co/shows/clash-of-the-masters Roger Scruton’s “Why Beauty Matters”: https://vimeo.com/549715999  Want more Deep? Check out our new home! https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep Subscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

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! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobile.  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 Families can now find over 100 faithful Catholic schools, colleges, and graduate programs that meet The Cardinal Newman Society's high standards of fidelity and formation in The Newman Guide. Request your FREE eBook copy of the 2025-2026 Newman Guide here: https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/loopcast   EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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  Pray today’s prayer with us on Zeale: https://zeale.co/prayer/d4512c7d-5e81-4dbc-b970-776bf1ee1bc7  All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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,  Submit prayer intentions, and  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. Best of all, Zeale is free to use.  No one has to pay to pray,  stay informed, or be inspired by content that reflects the beauty, truth, and goodness of the Catholic faith. 👉 Visit Zeale now: https://zeale.co  📲 Available on desktop, the App Store, and Google Play

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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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  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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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  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 All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

“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 Subscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast 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! Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line plus a FREE power bank while supplies last, now through February 2, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://bit.ly/LOOPcast_CharityMobile  Timestamps: 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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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 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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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 EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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 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. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Chaos continues in Minnesota. With the rise of riots and arrests, will Trump invoke the Insurrection Act? Meanwhile, Trump unveils a "Great Healthcare Plan." And finally, Gavin Newsom rejects the extradition of a doctor accused of mailing abortion drugs. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast 04:33 Chaos Continues in Minnesota 24:08 Trump’s “Great Healthcare Plan” 40:51 Good News 49:35 Spending Time w/ Children Report 1:00:18 Twilight Zone 1:22:45 Closing Prayer EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 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  Hail, glorious Angel, appointed by God to be my guardian! Hail, holy Angel, my protector in all dangers! Hail, holy Angel, my defense in all afflictions! Hail, holy Angel, my most faithful friend! Hail, holy Angel, my guide! Hail, holy Angel, my preceptor! Hail, holy Angel, witness of all my actions! Hail, holy Angel, my helper in every difficulty! Hail, holy Angel, my counselor in doubt! Hail, holy Angel, my shield at the hour of death! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Gen Z women are reporting record levels of depression and anxiety – but why did liberal girls fall first and fastest? In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the data on feminism, therapy culture, social media, and locus of control – and asks whether feminism actually engineered a female mental-health crisis. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Feminism has left women more depressed 0:59 - Barbie and Feminism 101: “It’s impossible to be a woman” 3:31 - Shocking mental health statistics 5:58 - Distorted “therapy culture” 9:05 - Social media fuels the fire 12:01 - Fragility vs. resilience  13:02 - Agency and locus of control 14:58 - A spiritual renewal 17:42 - Conclusion: Choosing the counter narrative Subscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast