Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Citizen McCain celebrates its 200th episode with Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins diving into the stories dominating politics and culture right now.

Meghan and Miranda react to a viral Turning Point speech about motherhood, faith, and the future of the conservative movement, sparking a candid conversation about family, fertility, and whether women without children are being pushed out of the political conversation.

Then, Ryan Girdusky joins the show to break down the shocking Democratic Senate primary victory of Graham Platner in Maine, the growing questions surrounding his past, and what it could mean for Susan Collins and control of the U.S. Senate.

The conversation also turns overseas as violent anti-immigration protests erupt in Northern Ireland following a horrific attack in Belfast. Ryan explains how immigration policy, asylum laws, and cultural tensions have pushed the United Kingdom toward a political breaking point.

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Two hundred episodes later, the mission remains the same: authentic conversations, spirited debate, and a place for the political normies.

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the latest twist in the Los Angeles mayoral race after Spencer Pratt falls to third place behind Nithya Raman, reigniting questions about California's slow vote-counting process and whether voters still trust the system.

Then, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss rising antisemitism, President Trump's support for Israel, Iran, Tucker Carlson, and why he believes the U.S.-Israel relationship remains critical.

Plus: Jennifer Lopez wins Meghan and Miranda over with her new rom-com, a bizarre scientific experiment involving 5,000-year-old mummy sourdough bread, and why California politics continues to leave voters frustrated and exhausted.

A conversation about media trust, political authenticity, election integrity, foreign policy, and the increasingly strange world of modern politics.

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are joined by Elisha Krauss for a conversation that spans the growing turmoil at CBS, the future of legacy media, and why the battle over journalism is becoming one of the biggest political stories in America.

The discussion then turns to California politics, where voter frustration, shifting alliances, and unexpected candidates are reshaping the landscape ahead of major elections. Meghan, Miranda, and Elisha break down Democratic infighting, the controversy surrounding Graham Platner, the latest movement in Los Angeles politics, and what these races could signal for the future of the party.

Plus: culture wars, media trust, Ozempic, beauty standards, and why authenticity may matter more than political labels in today's political environment.

Whether it's the media, the Democratic Party, or California politics, one theme keeps emerging: voters are increasingly looking for people who feel real, even when they don't agree with them.

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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins kick off June with a wild mix of politics, pop culture, and campaign chaos.

The conversation dives into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, the future of the Republican Party after John Cornyn’s stunning Texas loss, and why both parties may be facing a major identity crisis heading into the midterms.

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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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