"No Kings" Protests v Trump's Flag Day Military Parade, Pope Leo White Sox Event, And Epic Father’s Day Prank

EMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org California is protesting against the ICE raid… which saved trafficked children from abusive conditions. Erika, Josh, and Tom break down ICE’s actions, Mexican protests, and Trump’s proposed visa. Is healthcare the backbone of our economy? America might have a new saint, Epstein is still making waves, and the State Department fires their theater kids. All this and more on the LOOPcast!Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!The Cunningham Team at Inspire Advisors can build you a quality portfolio that aligns with solid Catholic beliefs; shunning abortion, pornography and the like. Click here for more! https://www.inspireadvisors.com/team/cunningham-financial-group All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!02:23 – Inspire Advisors03:50 – Mercer’s awesome shirt05:25 – CA ICE raids15:07 – Visa program for migrants24:00 – Mexico City protests25:57 – Healthcare in US38:23 – Good News 46:00 – Epstein continued: Political impact?52:30 – Twilight Zone

A Bishop in California is dispensing parishioners from their Sunday Mass obligation… because of ICE? Not only that, but Pope Leo’s most recent episcopal appointment has caused major drama… Tom wants to go to trade school, some Bible study bangers, and Trump is selling perfume. Finally, are public libraries becoming a little too public? All this and more on the LOOPcast!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!02:15 – Video games tangent ;)04:37 – Bishop Dispenses from Mass16:22 – Government Rhetoric against ICE22:07 – What are the complaints against ICE?32:30 – New Gay Bishop?40:54 – Good News!47:19 – Church Corner: Resources for reverts!56:00 – Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: [email protected] LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

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On this episode Erika, Josh, and Tom are reunited to break down the most recent news: What’s up with Epstein? Will we be hearing more politics from the pulpit? What is the “America Party”? Jesus visits Canterbury, the Station Wagon is BACK, and there’s no need to be unshod at the airport! All this and more on the LOOPcast!The podcast is sponsored by Charity Mobile!New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard shipping, when they switch to Charity Mobile with promo code LOOPCAST at https://www.charitymobile.com/loopcast.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!01:40 – Charity Mobile!04:32 – People are still talking about Epstein???28:05 – IRS on Politics in the Pulpit39:58 – Good News!54:59 – The America Party1:05:49 – Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: [email protected] LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

Tom McClusky joins Erika and Josh to break down the situation on the Hill, starting with some SCOTUS decisions that have us cheering for more! Next, we examine Trump's newly revised bill... which is still big but not as beautiful. Priests are standing their ground, a congressional session becomes a romcom, and we discuss the pros and cons of driverless cars. All this and more on the LOOPcast!This podcast is sponsored by Inspire Advisors!The Cunningham Team at Inspire Advisors can build you a quality portfolio that aligns with solid Catholic beliefs; shunning abortion, pornography and the like. Click here for more! https://www.inspireadvisors.com/team/cunningham-financial-group00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!01:19 – Inspire Advisors!03:06 – SCOTUS wins in the schools11:47 – SCOTUS wins against porn23:34 – SCOTUS injunctions case!33:44 – Big (Beautiful?) Bill?46:20 – Good News!55:03 – Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

The NYC primary results are in… and the socialist won. Erika, Josh and Tom discuss his plans: free childcare, top surgery for kids, and defunding the police. Trump drops an F-bomb about Israel’s missiles, CA has to apologize to female athletes, and the DOJ is suing WA in defence of Catholic priests. Finally, the theater kids make some DRAMA… about Trump’s favorite musical? All this and more on the LOOPcast!Did you know… LOOPcast is on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen!EMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org The podcast is sponsored, in part, by Charity Mobile!New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard shipping, when they switch to Charity Mobile with promo code LOOPCAST at https://www.charitymobile.com/loopcast. All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!02:09 – Charity Mobile03:50 – NYC Primaries29:00 – Trump says F***37:30 – Good News40:52 – Letter: Lets pray on the show!43:28 – Church Corner: DOJ suing WA49:54 – Twilight Zone

EMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org CatholicVote has a new president! Who is Kelsey Reinhart and what is next for CatholicVote? United States v. Skrmetti decisions are in – we break down the decisions and why this case should never have made it to SCOTUS. Trumpers make babies, Pride flags burn, and a modern Faulkner reads his electric bill – all this and more on the LOOPcast!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.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!00:30 – Meet our new President!10:52 – SCOTUS run down26:24 – Good News35:17 – Trumpers make babies50:55 – Church corner: Pride Mass Ruined1:04:15 – Twilight Zone

There are crazy things happening in the middle east – are we about to enter World War III? Erika, Josh, and Tom break down the situation as well as the Catholic response to it. Trump doesn’t back down after the No King riots, Illinois homeschoolers win big and the Terminator mic drops on the View. All this and more on the LOOPcast!The podcast is sponsored, in part, by 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. It’s everyday living made effortless giving. It’s time to make the switch! New customers can get a free phone after instant credit, plus free activation and free standard shipping, with promo code LOOPCAST at https://www.charitymobile.com/loopcast. TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast! 1:35 – Charity Mobile3:10 – US Involvement29:46 – Just war?38:10 – ICE backdown?46:40 – Good News!54:40 – Twilight ZoneEMAIL US: [email protected] SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.orgAll opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.

It was the battle of popularity this past weekend – do you celebrate the army, or do you attend a violent “No Kings” protest? A parish in TX got creative for Father’s Day and we sent Tom to Chicago for the Papal event in White Sox stadium! China may be invading, the Pope is amazing, and are the Dodgers back? 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!This podcast is sponsored, in part, by Homeschool Connections!Give your children the education they deserve and visit https://HomeschoolConnections.com. And, friends of the LOOPcast get $50 off your purchase by using promo code: 25LOOP50! This podcast is sponsored, in part, by Home Title Lock!Bring Pope Leo XIV Home! https://catholicvote.org/popeleo Go to https://www.hometitlelock.com/loopcast and use promo code LOOPCAST30 to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!02:23 – Homeschool Connections04:30 – Happy Father’s Day!05:20 – No Kings and the Army’s Birthday!23:22 – Home Title Lock24:49 – Minnesota tragedy 43:30 – Good News51:20 – Pogo and the Pope1:00:48 – Twilight Zone

As Elon Musk’s government contract expires we look at the highs and lows of DOGE. Trump and the courts play tariff whack-a-mole and Pope Leo catches a personal plushie. The gang talks fashion stagnation and the Charlotte diocese upheaval. Erika promotes Mark Twain, while Tom talks our podcast competitor... Michelle Obama. All this and more on the LOOPcast!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.TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!02:09 – au revoir Elon Musk!18:54 – Tariff wack-a-mole26:57 – Good news38:38 – Stagnation of fashion1:11:57 – Twilight Zone