Meghan McCain returns to Citizen McCain after an emotional week marked by family loss, heartbreaking health news involving close friend Tulsi Gabbard, and growing political chaos across the country.

Meghan opens up about the sudden passing of her brother Doug McCain and reacts to Tulsi Gabbard stepping down from her role after her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Then the conversation shifts to the political earthquake happening in California as Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the show to talk about Gavin Newsom, homelessness, taxes, the collapse of California’s economy, and why he believes Republicans can win the state again.

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down Thomas Massie’s humiliating primary loss and the growing MAGA civil war over Israel, antisemitism, and the future of the Republican Party.

The conversation dives into Tucker Carlson’s influence on the anti-Israel right, Lauren Boebert’s political chaos, and why Massie’s defeat matters far beyond Kentucky. Meghan and Miranda also react to disturbing comments from congressional candidates, bizarre campaign drama, and the growing divide between online political influencers and real-world voters.

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Funny, messy, heated, and completely unfiltered.

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are back with a packed episode covering the stories everyone is talking about. Meghan opens up about attending Kat Timpf’s father’s funeral and why life feels especially fragile right now, while Miranda shares the heartbreaking story of losing out on her dream home after an all-cash buyer swooped in at the last second.

Then, infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joins the show to break down the growing fears surrounding the hantavirus outbreak, cruise ship quarantines, Ebola concerns, and why so many Americans still have PTSD from COVID.

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And yes, Baby Yoda makes an appearance before the end of the show.

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are joined by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Mo Kelly for a wide-ranging conversation on California politics, Los Angeles dysfunction, media narratives, and the growing frustration with both political parties.

Rachel Campos-Duffy opens up about her family’s cross-country road trip project celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, her husband Sean Duffy’s work as Transportation Secretary, and why she believes Pete Buttigieg left behind a transportation disaster.

Plus, Mo Kelly breaks down why Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral campaign is getting national attention, why Karen Bass is still politically viable despite criticism, and why Los Angeles voters may still stick with familiar leadership even as frustration grows.

Also in this episode:

• Virginia redistricting drama and gerrymandering fights

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the terrifying possible hantavirus outbreak aboard a stranded cruise ship and why the story feels straight out of a horror movie. Plus, concern grows after passengers reportedly die and countries refuse to let the ship dock.

The episode also dives into Marco Rubio’s viral White House briefing room moment and why speculation about 2028 is heating up fast. Meghan and Miranda debate whether Rubio or JD Vance has the stronger path forward inside the Republican Party.

Then, entrepreneur and Pizza Girl founder Caroline D’Amore joins the show to talk about becoming politically independent after October 7th, raising kids in Los Angeles, RFK Jr., Hollywood’s political climate, and why so many Californians are frustrated with local leadership.

Also in this episode:

• Katie Porter’s latest campaign cringe

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The week is just getting started and the headlines are already all over the place.

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins dive into everything from viral Bigfoot sightings in Ohio to major political developments in Washington. Political strategist Janiyah Thomas joins to break down President Trump’s second term, current polling, and what support looks like right now among Black voters.

The episode also covers Rudy Giuliani’s latest health update, the growing tension inside conservative media, and how internet culture is shaping the way political stories unfold in real time. Plus, a look at Spencer Pratt’s mayoral run in Los Angeles and why politics is starting to feel more like entertainment.

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King Charles arrives in Washington and for a moment, things feel almost normal.

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the royal visit, what it means for US-UK relations, and why the moment feels like a reset after weeks of chaos.

But the internet has other plans.

From nonstop online backlash to political outrage, the conversation turns to why everything feels so hostile right now and how public figures are navigating it. Plus a look at viral fashion criticism, a missing congressman mystery, and the stories everyone is talking about.

A mix of serious, surreal and surprisingly funny moments that capture exactly where the culture is right now.

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A terrifying weekend in Washington, DC sparks serious questions.

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, what it felt like inside the room, and why security failures are raising alarms across the political world.

Brent Scher shares firsthand details from inside the ballroom as chaos unfolded, while Isabelle Brown joins to talk about rising political hostility, media reactions, and her viral clash with The View.

From real fear in DC to the culture driving division, this episode digs into what just happened and why it matters.

Plus, a conversation about media hypocrisy, political rhetoric, and whether anything will actually change.

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A little chaos, a lot of honesty.

Meghan breaks down why redistricting has her fired up, while Miranda adds context and perspective. Then Senator John Fetterman joins for one of his most candid conversations yet, opening up about mental health, politics, and everything in between.

It’s the kind of discussion that doesn’t happen often and that’s exactly why it matters.

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Lara Trump joins Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way beyond politics.

From life inside the Trump family to motherhood, campaign chaos, and what it is really like raising kids in the spotlight, nothing is off limits.

There is also a serious conversation about animal cruelty, why more people are speaking out, and the growing backlash against over-politicizing everything.

Plus, things take a turn when Meghan and Miranda dig into one of the strangest stories out there right now. Scientists tied to high-level research are going missing, and it raises a lot of questions.

Add in White House Correspondents Dinner talk, behind-the-scenes moments, and a little classic Citizen McCain chaos, and this episode covers a lot.

Real conversations. Unexpected turns. And one story that will stick with you.

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