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<p>Gen Z was the guinea pig, the results are in, and the Zuck has been called to account. Are smartphones rewiring childhood forever? In this episode of The Deep, Erika breaks down the data, the lawsuits, the 5 hidden harms of a phone-based life – and how families can fight back.</p><p>Watch The Deep on Zeale: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep">https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep</a></p>

<p>Iran war tensions continue as Iran skips talks with Vance, and Trump extends the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats secure a major redistricting victory that could give them a 10-1 advantage in Congressional representation. And finally, Sodom is back. All this and more on the LOOPcast!</p><p></p><p>Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile">https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile</a> </p><p></p><p>00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast</p><p>04:51 Iran War Update </p><p>39:25 VA Dems Massive Redistricting Win</p><p>1:12:50 Good News</p><p>1:22:44 SPLC</p><p>1:28:55 Culture Block</p><p>1:38:23 Twilight Zone</p><p>1:58:55 Closing Prayer</p><p></p><p>EMAIL US: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p><p>SUPPORT LOOPCAST: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.loopcast.org">www.loopcast.org</a></p><p></p><p>Join us at Zeale for America250: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lp.catholicvote.org/america250-travel">https://lp.catholicvote.org/america250-travel</a> </p><p>Check us out on Zeale: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zeale.co">https://zeale.co</a></p><p>Subscribe to the LOOP today!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://catholicvote.org/getloop">https://catholicvote.org/getloop</a> </p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=bddf79da68c34744">https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=bddf79da68c34744</a> </p><p></p><p>FOLLOW LOOPCast: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/the_LOOPcast">https://x.com/the_LOOPcast</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/">https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast">https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast</a> </p><p></p><p>Tom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TPogasic">https://x.com/TPogasic</a> </p><p>Erika: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ErikaAhern2">https://x.com/ErikaAhern2</a> </p><p>Josh: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/joshuamercer">https://x.com/joshuamercer</a> </p><p></p><p>All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.</p><p></p>

<p>Why is the U.S. maternal mortality rate the highest in the developed world? In this episode of The Deep, we break down shocking data on pregnancy deaths, C-section risks, postpartum care failures, and healthcare system incentives putting moms at risk. This is the maternal health crisis no one is explaining clearly.</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>1:26 Breaking down the statistics</p><p>6:54 A political problem</p><p>9:00 A broken system</p><p>16:27 Postpartum deaths</p><p>20:03 A twisted view of motherhood</p><p>22:05 Conclusion</p><p>Watch The Deep on Zeale: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep">https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep</a></p>

<p>Trump doubles down after a clash with Pope Leo over the Iran war. Meanwhile, a bombshell report reveals troubling details about Biden-era FACE Act prosecutions. And finally, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts make history. All this and more on the LOOPcast!</p><p>Get your FREE PHONE as a new Charity Mobile user with every new line — and FREE SHIPPING — with promo code LOOPCAST at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile">https://bit.ly/LOOPcast-CharityMobile</a> </p><p>00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast</p><p>04:20 Trump Doubles Down on Pope Leo</p><p>34:45 Bombshell DOJ Report</p><p>50:21 Good News</p><p>1:01:10 Iran Update</p><p>1:13:00 Let’s Talk About Swalwell</p><p>1:23:48 Ben Sasse</p><p>1:35:55 Twilight Zone</p><p>1:51:27 Closing Prayer </p><p>EMAIL US: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p><p>SUPPORT LOOPCAST: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.loopcast.org">www.loopcast.org</a></p><p>Join us at Zeale for America250: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lp.catholicvote.org/america250-travel">https://lp.catholicvote.org/america250-travel</a> </p><p>Check us out on Zeale: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zeale.co">https://zeale.co</a></p><p>Subscribe to the LOOP today!</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://catholicvote.org/getloop">https://catholicvote.org/getloop</a> </p><p>Apple Podcasts: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-loopcast/id1643967065</a> </p><p>Spotify: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=bddf79da68c34744">https://open.spotify.com/show/08jykZi86H7jKNFLbSesjk?si=ztBTHenFR-6VuegOlklE_w&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=bddf79da68c34744</a> </p><p>FOLLOW LOOPCast: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/the_LOOPcast">https://x.com/the_LOOPcast</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/">https://www.instagram.com/the_loopcast/</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast">https://www.tiktok.com/@the_loopcast</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/LOOPcastPodcast</a> </p><p>Tom: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/TPogasic">https://x.com/TPogasic</a> </p><p>Erika: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/ErikaAhern2">https://x.com/ErikaAhern2</a> </p><p>Josh: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/joshuamercer">https://x.com/joshuamercer</a> </p><p>All opinions expressed on LOOPcast by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CatholicVote.</p>

<p>179,000 nuns… down to 33,000. What happened? In this episode of The Deep, Erika uncovers the shocking collapse of America’s Catholic sisters – an 82% decline – and the hidden forces behind it. Was it Vatican II, feminism, or something deeper? And why are a few communities quietly rising from the ashes?</p><p>0:00 Intro: Why did America’s nuns disappear?</p><p>3:42 History of religious sisters in America</p><p>5:50 What lead to the decline?</p><p>8:50 The destruction of the family</p><p>11:18 The sexual revolution and feminism</p><p>12:16 The media and cultural narratives</p><p>13:04 Debt and careerism</p><p>14:02 The fallout</p><p>16:52 Who survived?</p><p>19:04 Thriving communities today</p><p>20:32 Conclusion: Why we need religious sisters!</p><p>Watch The Deep on Zeale: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep">https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deep</a></p>