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Trump pauses strikes on Iran as troop deployments ramp up and Hormuz negotiations continue. Meanwhile, DHS shutdown chaos spreads to airports, causing long TSA wait times. And finally, are Catholic conversions rising nationwide? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

04:00 Iran War - Day 25

32:44 TSA/DHS Disaster

42:00 Good News

1:02:38 Culture Block

1:11:15 Church Corner

1:41:46 Twilight Zone

1:58:12 Closing Prayer

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What would happen if euthanasia had a marketing department?

In Breakfast of Champions, director Andrew Shemin imagines a darkly satirical world where a cheerful sales representative walks into a neighborhood bar with an unusual proposal: partner with her company to promote assisted death to elderly patrons. What follows is a tense and unsettling conversation that explores dignity, persuasion, and the quiet pressures shaping end-of-life decisions today.

In this interview, Andrew Shemin explains the inspiration behind the film, how satire can reveal uncomfortable truths, and why stories like this matter right now.

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Trump’s 2026 State of the Union was the longest ever — packed with political traps, hero moments, and viral chaos. We break down the highlights, the Democrat reactions, and the memes that took over the internet. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
06:57 Trump’s 2026 SOTU Address 
39:09 Democrat Reactions
48:06 Good News
57:56 Twilight Zone 
1:14:14 Closing Prayer 

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Daily Prayer for America 250
By Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, King of Heaven and Earth,
I place today my nation, the United States of America,
into Your Heart pierced for love of us.
On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,
I acknowledge that true liberty is Your gift,
and that our lasting homeland is the eternal Kingdom of God.

Under the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas,
and through the intercession of her Immaculate Heart,
bless my homeland anew,
purify her from sin,
and guide her leaders in truth, justice, and peace,
so that she may safeguard all human life,
respect the integrity of marriage and the family,
and honor the practice of religion.

Reign in my home and in my nation.
Draw every heart into communion with You,
that Your truth, love, justice, mercy, and peace may triumph
in America and throughout the world.

Amen.

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Tyler Robinson is charged with his crimes and America remains divided: is this premeditated murder or a tragic love story? The only thing Americans are united on is Pam Bondi – what did she say that has the whole country against her? Finally, Lila Rose goes head to head with an abortionist at Yale. Who won the debate? And are the tides turning? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast

02:34 – Ave Maria Mutual Funds

05:33 – Charity Mobile

06:41 – Tyler Robinson Charged

13:44 – ABC Says it’s touching?

20:03 – George Zinn

23:23 – Home Title Lock

25:13 – Pam Bondi: Hate Speech

39:02 – Good News

51:48 – Lila Rose Debate

1:07:19 – Twilight Zone

1:26:19 – Closing Prayer

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America is divided over Charlie Kirk’s death. Some are mourning, many are galvanized, others are celebrating. Did Charlie’s killer have a trans lover? Should people be fired for their celebrating of Charlie’s death? Is this a turning point for the conservative moment? We answer all these questions and more on this episode of the LOOPcast!

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00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!
01:47 – Nazareth Organics
04:28 – Update on Charlie Kirk’s killer
17:01 – God’s plan and Charlie’s legacy
26:42 – Home Title Lock
28:23 – Is cancel culture free speech?
48:27 – Good News
59:59 – UK: Organize the Kingdom Rally
1:03:29 – Twilight Zone
1:13:00 – Closing Prayer

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Erika, Josh, and Tom discuss the tragic death of Charlie Kirk and the steps that were taken to bring his killer into custody. Who was Charlie Kirk? What did he represent in our country? How should we act going forward? All this and more on the LOOPcast. 

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast
01:44 – Governor Cox’s statement
11:20 – Libs celebrating Charlie’s death
18:59 – Charlie’s greatest moments
26:20 – What made Charlie different?
33:10 – Home Title Lock
35:19 – Tom’s testimony
41:30 – We should care.
47:10 – Now what?
58:57 – Good News
1:03:35 – Closing Prayer

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Hey Guys,
We wrote this script before watching the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was known for many things, but he was most proud of being a husband and a father. His mission went beyond winning votes, he passionately advocated for marriage and family as a core fabric of our country, a message he preached to thousands of young Americans. If you see this, please pray for his soul, his wife, and his two kids. 
--The LOOPcast

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Gen-Z is having a hard time dating... and for good reason. With widely polarized values, the rise of online dating, and a generation of divorced parents, Gen-Z is struggling to find their courage. Erika breaks down the statistics, the causes, and the possible solutions to Gen-Z's situationship with dating. Is Romance dead? Find out on this episode of the Deep.

00:00 – Romance is dead?
02:44 – Taylor Frigon Capital Management
04:17 – What happened to dating?
05:50 – Marinating in Failed Love Stories
07:10 – Liberal vs Conservative = Female vs Male
08:03 – The Dating system is Broken
09:35 – Courage over cynicism: How to Fix It
11:34 – Romance isn't Dead it's Dormant
12:42 – Conclusion

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In this episode, Erika and Josh discuss the recent tragedy in Charlotte, NC, and ask the question: How do we raise our kids to be Good Samaritans? The annual jobs report receives yet another revision – did Joe Biden really make new jobs? A British street artist takes a stand, and a Church is named after Carlo Acutis. Finally, will there be Gen-Z babies? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!

01:15 – Ave Maria Mutual Funds

03:48 – Charlotte Stabbing Recap

23:32 – Home Title Lock

25:25 – Josh final thoughts on Charlotte/ RANT

38:00 – Good News

41:27 – Twilight Zone

55:24 – Closing Prayer

Two young Italian boys were canonized over the weekend, but it wasn’t all sunshine at the Vatican, rainbows also made an appearance…and not in a good way. South Koreans spar with ICE in a historic deportation event, Handmaid’s tale is quoted correctly, and the UK is no longer free. Finally, tragedy strikes once more on public transportation– all this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!

03:21 – Charity Mobile

04:43 – Carlo and Pier Giorgio canonized

10:40 – LGBTQ “Pilgrimage”

17:16 – Home Title Lock

19:02 – Hyundai ICE Arrests

32:29 – Good News

43:51 – the UK is a Mess

57:49 – Twilight Zone

1:11:45 – Closing Prayer

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The Senate is back and things get heated as Tim Kaine takes a stand… against God??? RFK spars with senators, FL ditches mandates and Mother Teresa is still a legend. Finally, handmaids are spotted in DC… alongside dinosaurs? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome back to the LOOPcast!
02:40 – Tim Kaine on Rights
15:20 – Home Title Lock
16:45 – RFK’s Heated Hearing
37:20 – FL on Vaccines
40:57 – Good News
54:48 – Twilight Zone
1:05:25 – Closing Prayer

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