“Bishop Barron, Welding, and the American Dream — with Congressman Riley Moore”
The LOOPcast
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? EMAIL US: loopcast@catholicvote.org SUPPORT LOOPCAST: www.loopcast.org Subscribe to the LOOP today! https://catholicvote.org/getloop
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Welcome to LOOPcast—where we cut through the noise, break down the week’s biggest headlines, and tackle politics, culture, and current events with a solid Catholic perspective. Expect accurate reporting, sharp analysis, real talk, engaging interviews, and just the right amount of humor to keep things lively. Stay informed, stay faithful, and enjoy some laughs along the way. LIVE shows every Wednesday at 11:00 ET.