Government Shutdown Looms: Are Trump and Elon Musk To Blame? Christmas Traditions, and Nuns are BACK

Send us a textIt's the battle of the bands, or rather, the battle of the songs to see which of our podcast hosts can put together a draft of the best (and worst!) holiday hits. Will your favorite song be in the running? Get into the Christmas spirit with the LOOPcast!EMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.00:00 - Welcome LOOPers!04:11 - 1: Best Christmas Song07:59 - 2: Worst Christmas Song15:30 - 3: Hits Different at Midnight Mass20:18 - 4: Best Secular Song24:18 - 5: Best Caroling Song27:51 - Bonus Round!32:37 - Results37:32 - Honorable Mentions50:06 - Christmas album recommendations

Send us a textThe boys are back to talk government shut-down, Mike Johnson’s mistakes, and billionaire influencers. Nuns are also BACK – How do you encourage vocations in young women? Finally Hunter Biden receives his comeuppance in the form of song. All this and more on the LOOPcast!EMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.00:00 – Welcome LOOPers!00:54 – Government shut down16:45 – Did Mike Johnson mess up?24:22 – Predictions27:05 – Weird Christmas Traditions34:42 – Church Corner47:44 – Twilight Zone

Send us a textIt may be cold in Canada right now, but Trump’s tariffs have Trudeau sweating. RFK is making the rounds in Washington DC – can he convince pro-lifers of his authenticity? Finally, we talk pig tails on the altar and trans kids in Pixar. Is the tide turning? We answer all these questions and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: [email protected] LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Thank you to today's sponsors: Charity Mobile! When you switch to Charity Mobile, 5% of your monthly plan price goes to the Pro-Life, Pro-Family charity of your choice—at no extra cost to you. New customers can get a free phone, free activation, free standard shipping, and a free travel charging kit—just use promo code LOOPCAST at https://charitymobile.com/ LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Pierre Poillevre’s INCREDIBLE speechFemale Altar servers: Cardinal says “no more”Carmelite Martyrs to be Canonized! All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!

Send us a textSo this is how daylight savings dies… to thunderous applause? A recent court case may ban sending abortifacients across state lines. We talk Army vs Navy, and check in on the drones hovering over American’s heads. Finally, what is a RWG, and why should every woman want one? All this and more on LOOPcast! EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Sarah Huff InterviewAnthem from the Army vs Navy GamePolitico on Trump’s CatholicsStephen A Smith GOES OFFLadies, you need a RWGAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome to the LOOPcast!2:40 – Goodbye Daylight savings???11:58 – Holy Heroes!13:53 – Abortion Court Case28:10 – Army vs. Navy Game34:20 – Drone Update38:40 – Trump’s Catholics44:48 – Twilight Zone 

Send us a textTrump wins Time’s Person of the Year – is this a compliment or an insult? We talk Zucking up and Chris Wray getting out. Cupich said without saying not to kneel at communion? Finally, the drones in New Jersey: Iran, China, USA, or something from galaxy far far away…?  All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org  LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Cupich’s full statementChurch Document on Kneeling at MassAliens in New Jersey??? All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 - Happy feast of St. Lucy!04:33 – Trump Time Person of the Year14:00 – Charity Mobile15:35 – Refine16:39 – Zucking up19:26 – Chris Wray is OUT32:36 – Church Corner46:45 – taglines!48:40 – Aliens in NJ and is Santa Real?1:00:00 – Twilight Zone!

Send us a textIn a world gone woke, is the victim the villain? Is the hero the bad guy? NYC shooter suspect caught and motives revealed, while Christmas came early for Daniel Penny. And Pelosi lectures the pope on China and the bishops on Communion.Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.EMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org 

Send us a textThe bells of Notre Dame are ringing once more, and the belle of that ball was Donald Trump! We talk immigration, the fall and rise of Syrian regimes, and the Daniel Penny acquittal. Finally, what’s this about an LGBTQ pilgrimage? And is Mariah Carey the queen of Christmas? Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Notre Dame RebuiltJD Vance on SyriaMariah Carey NOT the queenAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.00:00 – Welcome LOOPers!02:20 – Holy Heroes3:34 – Notre Dame and Donald Trump17:11 – Trump on Meet the Press26:50 – Syrian Regime falls32:33 – Daniel Penny Acquitted!37:51 – LGBTQ Pilgrimage44:09 – Mailbag51:34 – Twilight Zone

Send us a textThe left is condoning murder, and Justice Alito nails his SCOTUS comments. In the spirit of giving this holiday season, Biden is giving out pardons like Oprah gives out cars! Federal employees are all virtual – is this a good thing or a bad thing? Finally, Erika reveals where your tax dollars go…off the edge of the Titanic! EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org   Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Thomas Aquinas on VengeanceJustice Alito CommentsFederal Employee’s skip work?All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.00:00 – Happy feast of St. Nick!4:54 – Heroes Bracket6:54 – CEO assassinated24:10 – SCOTUS comments36:15 – Pardons for all!42:10 – Govt. employees late?56:27 – Twilight Zone

Send us a textWe talk about SCOTUS’s critical decision today, discover what’s up with South Korea, and get an update on Daniel Penny. Bad News: Soccer players are being forced to wear rainbows. Good News: Hunter deButts has been pardoned from all false accusations. All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: [email protected]  SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org  Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVEKorean ExplainerMike Benz and Joe RoganTom’s Book Rec: Leisure the Basis of CultureFeel good story on Middle School Boys and Funerals All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. 00:00 – Welcome and comments from our LOOPers!4:40 – Charity mobile5:56 – Trans SCOTUS case22:50 – What’s up with South Korea?30:04 – Daniel Penny update39:58 – Trump and Biden: UPDATE46:00 – Mandated rainbow armband50:20 – Twilight Zone

Send us a textBiden’s taking advantage of his last days in office to pardon his felon… I mean son. Trump’s nomination for head of the FBI is turning some heads and he’s making America great again, one tariff at a time! Finally, what do Rey Skywalker and Kamala Harris have in common? All this and more on the LOOPcast! EMAIL US: [email protected] LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Thank you to today's sponsors: Holy Heroes! Go now to https://holyheroes.com/ and get 10% off your Make-Your-Own Advent Candlekit if you use the code LOOPCAST.Charity Mobile: Go to https://www.charitymobile.com and enter promo code LOOPCAST at checkout for 10% off. Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen! LINKS YOU’LL LOVE Erika’s recommended articleKash Patel’s qualificationsJaguar strikes out again All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote. FOLLOW LOOPCast: https://x.com/the_LOOPcastTom: https://x.com/TPogasicErika: https://x.com/ErikaAhern2Josh: https://x.com/joshuamercer00:00 – Welcome to the LOOPCast!8:14 – Holy Heroes9:35 – Hunter Biden pardoned22:44 – New FBI director36:38 – Tariffs are cool again43:49 – BRICS45:11 – Kam