diff --git a/src/tooling/stt_cli.py b/src/tooling/stt_cli.py
index c616cfd..c0413ae 100644
--- a/src/tooling/stt_cli.py
+++ b/src/tooling/stt_cli.py
@@ -310,17 +310,23 @@ if RUMPS_AVAILABLE:
         
         def transcription_loop(self):
             """Main transcription loop running in background thread."""
+            print("test1")
             while self.is_running and not self.stop_event.is_set():
+                print("test2")
                 try:
                     if not self.is_paused and self.recorder:
+                        print("test3")
                         text = self.recorder.text()
+                        print("test4")
                         if text and text.strip():
+                            print("test5")
                             self.on_transcription_complete(text)
                     else:
                         time.sleep(0.1)  # Small delay when paused
                 except Exception as e:
                     print(f"Transcription error: {e}")
                     time.sleep(1)  # Longer delay on error
+            print("test")
         
         def on_realtime_transcription(self, text: str):
             """Handle real-time transcription updates."""