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Why Are "No Kings" Protestors So Old? | The Deep Oct 23, 2025

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The "No Kings" protests this past weekend were attended by a surprising amount of old people. Clips on social media show seniors in walkers lining the streets holding their signs in opposition to Trump. In this episode of The Deep, Erika looks into what is going on and why many of our elderly citizens are so politically disturbed.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Why are the No Kings protestors mostly old people?
1:18 - Sponsor (Holy Heroes)
2:09 - The media sows fear and anxiety
4:57 - Irrational ideas
7:26 - Loneliness is easy to exploit
9:41 - The inversion of a good instinct
11:49 - We’re not off the hook: we’re cruel to our elderly
13:41 - Why the elderly need their place in society
15:07 - The wound beneath the surface
16:05 - Conclusion: The mission of the elderly
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The AI Bubble Is About To Pop, Obamacare Subsidies Explained, And H1-B Halt Oct 22, 2025

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The AI bubble is about to pop. What does this mean for the future of tech? Meanwhile, we expose the real cause of today's healthcare premium crisis. And finally, Trump's H-1B visa policy has found its new target: Walmart. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
03:16 Ave Maria Mutual Funds
04:55 Charity Mobile
06:05 The AI Bubble is About to Pop
33:34 Home Title Lock
35:15 Obamacare and Today’s Premium Crisis
53:58 Good News
1:06:10 Twilight Zone
1:23:45 Closing Prayer

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Trump Ramps Up War On NarcoTerrorists, No Kings Protests, And 7 New Saints Oct 20, 2025

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President Trump ramps up the war on narco-terrorists. Are we back in the regime change business? Meanwhile, “No Kings” protests erupt across the country. And finally, the Church celebrates seven new saints. Who are they? All this and more on the LOOPcast!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast
01:42 Nazareth Organics
03:20 Trump’s War on NarcoTerrorists
21:30 Home Title Lock
23:05 No Kings Protest
36:37 Good News
47:12 7 New Saints!
1:02:33 Twilight Zone
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1:15:07 Closing Prayer

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“Bishop Barron, Welding, and the American Dream — with Congressman Riley Moore” Oct 17, 2025

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On this episode of The LOOPcast, Tom is joined by Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia for a conversation on faith, work, and America’s economic future. They dive into Bishop Barron’s vision, the dignity of hands-on trades like welding, and what a healthy economy built on real work should look like. Plus: Congressman Moore weighs in on violence against Christians in Nigeria, the challenge of balancing foreign intervention, and even gives his prediction for when the government shutdown will finally end.

Timestamps

00:00 Bishop Barron in Congress

3:17 Welding

6:32 Trades Savings Account

10:32 Unique Politics in West Virginia

16:00 Economic Vision For America

19:30 Labor Unions

22:39 Christians In Nigeria

27:22 Foreign Policy Philosophy

31:19 Government Shutdown Real Story

34:06 When Will It End?

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Catholics React To Trump's IVF Expansion, John Bolton Indicted, and Muslim Prayer Room Oct 17, 2025

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Catholics react to Trump’s move to expand IVF access—how bad is it, and what does it mean for the pro-life movement? Meanwhile, former National Security Advisor John Bolton is indicted on federal charges. And finally, the Vatican’s new Muslim prayer room sparks debate. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to LOOPcast

02:19 Life on Belay

03:25 Nazareth Organics

04:50 Catholics React to Trump’s IVF Expansion

27:40 Home Title Lock

29:13 Are Dems Having Gerrymandering Regrets?

48:40 Good News!

53:33 John Bolton Indicted

01:00:10 Muslim Prayer Room at Vatican?

01:07:40 Twilight Zone

01:23:34 Closing Prayer

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The Law That Quietly Destroyed the American Family | The Deep Oct 16, 2025

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Since Ronald Reagan’s 1969 no-fault divorce law, the normalization of divorce has lead to generational harm and entrenched a “me-first” culture which has left family stability by the wayside. In this episode of The Deep, Erika discusses the impact of this issue and looks at how we can rebuild a culture that favors lifelong commitment!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: The consequences of no fault divorce
2:40 - Sponsor (Holy Heroes)
3:27 - How did we get here?
6:25 - What happens when no fault divorce is on the table
7:20 - What was wrong with this solution?
8:21 - Sobering data on children of divorce
9:03 - Impact of divorce on culture
10:34 - Why is no one talking about this?
11:41 - The injustice children of divorce experience
12:56 - Rebuilding a culture of commitment!
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Obama's Podcast Appearance Was... Sad, Charlie Kirk Medal Ceremony, And Digital ID Is Here Oct 15, 2025

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Barack Obama’s latest podcast appearance was… sad. We break down all that was said and what it reveals. Meanwhile, President Trump honors Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And finally, the era of Digital ID is here—what’s really behind it, and why Americans should be concerned. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast

01:50 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

04:02 Charity Mobile

05:06 Obama’s Sad Podcast Performance

30:55 Home Title Lock

33:04 Trump Honors Charlie Kirk with Medal of Freedom

38:53 Good News

51:55 Digital ID?!

1:04:58 Twilight Zone

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Historic: Israeli Hostages Freed and Trump Visit, Eucharistic ICE Stunt, And Shutdown Update Oct 13, 2025

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Historic scenes unfold as hostages are freed and Trump delivers an address in Israel. Meanwhile, we uncover the truth behind the Eucharistic ICE stunt that is sparking outrage online. And finally, the government shutdown drags into another week. All this and more on the LOOPcast!

00:00 Welcome to the LOOPcast!

02:32 Nazareth Organics

04:05 Josh’s Spain Trip

15:06 Hostages Released and Trump’s Visit

29:10 Home Title Lock

30:47 Eucharistic ICE Stunt

44:45 Good News

53:09 The RIFs have begun

1:02:45 Twilight Zone

1:10:45 Closing Prayer

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"That's Jesus!" A Nuclear Engineer's Fascinating Experiment on The Shroud of Turin w/ Bob Rucker Oct 10, 2025

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In this episode, nuclear engineer and lead researcher Bob Rucker applies over 40 years of scientific expertise to one of history’s greatest mysteries — the Shroud of Turin. Believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, the Shroud’s mysterious image has baffled scientists for centuries. Bob reveals his nuclear tests and theories on how the image formed, explores its marks and mysteries, and considers what it would mean if it truly is the burial cloth of Christ.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Bob Rucker

08:28 Photographic Negative Discovery

13:40 Bob’s Shroud Theory

19:50 Marks on The Shroud

23:06 The Keeper of The Relics

28:47 Nuclear Analysis

41:40 Science and Miracles

49:16 Big Bang Cosmology Example

51:19 3 Main Mysteries of the Shroud

57:10 Arrogance in Science

1:04:12 If It Is Real, What Does It Mean?

1:09:22 The Fine Tuning of The Universe

1:14:40 Resurrection

1:24:00 Bob’s Main Mission

1:26:43 What Is The Purpose of Life?

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They Laughed at Mississippi — Then It Schooled the Nation | The Deep Oct 09, 2025

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Once dismissed as America’s lowest ranking state in many quality of life metrics, Mississippi has quietly become one of the nation’s top-performing states in education. The so-called “Mississippi Miracle” was driven by strategic reforms that have had a clear impact on students’ success. In this video Erika breaks down how grit, leadership, and faith—not just funding—turned America’s poorest state into its most surprising educational success story.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro: Mississippi shocks the nation
3:14 - Ad (Holy Heroes)
4:49 - Breaking down the statistics
7:16 - What was the policy that made the difference?
10:44 - It’s not always about more funding
13:21 - What actually happens when you set high standards?
15:07 - Why we resist following common-sense reforms
16:01 - Conclusion: Mississippi shows us how to win

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