Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Citizen McCain by Meghan McCain is your new fave podcast for all things politics and pop culture. If you’re talking about it, she’s talking about it, and she isn’t afraid to get into it. We'll focus on trending news, celebrity gossip, Americana culture, and all the stuff in the weird corners of the internet. Meghan, an American icon, along with her co-host Miranda Wilkins, plans to tackle cancel culture, break down viral trends, and have conversations that you’re going to want to hear. A blend of entertainment and hard news with the Meghan McCain twist.

Episodes

July 17, 2025 67 mins
Meghan and Miranda kick things off venting about the gnarly East Coast weather that nearly derailed Meghan’s trip to Pennsylvania for a big upcoming interview (spoiler: she made it, but not without a wild drive). Then Fox News Contributor and podcast host Mary Katharine Ham drops in for a fast-paced chat mixing politics and pop culture - from the never-ending Epstein saga to Trump’s new claim that the files were faked by Comey and...
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Meghan and Miranda are still fired up over the bizarre, bipartisan blackout surrounding the Missing Epstein Files, but first, they have to talk about actual ghosts. Miranda had a haunting at home over the weekend and drags her husband on the mic to explain the creepy chaos. Then, Texas radio host Ben Ferguson joins with an update on the flood recovery efforts and shares what people can actually do to help. But when the convo turn...
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Meghan and Miranda are fuming. After years of whispers, leaks, and broken promises, the long-awaited Epstein Files turn out to be... an epic flop? Suddenly, The New York Times and MAGA influencers alike are telling us to “move along”? Absolutely not. USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins to unpack the political blowback from this bipartisan blackout — and why Pam Bondi might be caught in the crossfire. Plus, she pre...
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Meghan and Miranda are back from the Fourth... rested, recharged, and heartbroken. The tragic events at Camp Mystic and across Texas cast a shadow over the holiday weekend. Then, POLITICO’s Capitol Bureau Chief Rachael Bade joins to catch us up on everything you may have missed: the fallout from the Big Beautiful Bill, Elon Musk’s surprise third-party launch, and the growing heat on NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Later, f...
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Meghan’s riding solo today while Miranda battles a summer bug (don’t worry, she made her take the day off). But she’s got backup: political commentator Ryan Girdusky and The Hill’s Amie Parnes are here to break down the biggest stories heading into the Fourth of July weekend. From American patriotism hitting record lows, to UPenn officially scrubbing Lia Thomas’s wins, to the slow-motion meltdown of the Musk-Trump bromance... not...
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Meghan and Miranda kick things off by diving into the weirdest wedding of the year — Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish yet totally random Venice affair. From the guest list to the décor, nothing made sense! Then, Fox News host Gianno Caldwell joins to talk rising crime in liberal-run cities and why New Yorkers (and major cities across the country) should be paying close attention to Mamdani’s wild mayoral campaign. Gianno sh...
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Meghan sits down with our Second Lady, Usha Vance, for her first long-form interview since stepping into the national spotlight, and she’s sharing it all! Usha opens up about making the leap from Ohio to Capitol Hill, the beautiful chaos of raising kids in a two-faith household, and what it’s really like being one of the most famous women in the world. Plus, Meghan drops some personal news of her own — baby number three is on the...
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June 24, 2025 62 mins
Meghan and Miranda open the show with huge news they’ve been teasing all week: Meghan’s scored an exclusive interview with Second Lady Usha Vance — oh, and she and Ben are expecting their third baby! Then they’re joined by Iran policy expert Alireza Jafarzadeh to break down the latest on the escalating Iran crisis. He explains why regime change must come from within — but the U.S. can’t afford to stand on the sidelines. Meghan an...
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June 19, 2025 65 mins
Meghan and Miranda are joined by Daily Mail White House reporter Nikki Schwab to unpack the explosive Tucker Carlson interview with Ted Cruz, and what it reveals about growing fractures in the MAGA movement. They also dive into whether the escalating Israel-Iran conflict could finally split the New Right, the hush-hush White House renovations, and Nikki shares behind-the-scenes stories from Air Force One (yes, the snacks are that ...
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Meghan and Miranda open up about their growing anxiety over the looming conflict between Israel and Iran... and whether it’s the spark that drags us all into World War 3. They’re joined by foreign policy analyst Noah Rothman, who breaks down what this escalation means for the region, and why it could actually be key to reshaping the Middle East. Then, comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding checks in live from Tel Aviv to share what it’s ...
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Meghan and Miranda open the show fired up after Pete Hegseth refuses to give a straight answer on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. MAGA’s pro-Russia leanings are getting harder to spin — and Meghan is not here for his soft approach to a very easy question. Then, radio host Mo Kelly joins with boots-on-the-ground insight from the Los Angeles ICE protests and what the media isn’t showing you.
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Meghan and Miranda kick off with a fiery debate over the ICE protests in L.A.—are we getting the full story, or just another round of media-fueled drama? Then, Brent Scher from The Daily Wire joins to break down the protests, the spectacular Musk-Trump bromance breakup, and the DNC’s latest meltdown after Ken Martin’s leaked call set off a firestorm. Finally… Miranda pulls off an epic Annabelle update surprise that completely fre...
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Meghan and Miranda kick things off with bombshell news: Karine Jean-Pierre says she’s done with the Democratic Party. Is it a real political shift—or a strategic move for her next media gig? They break it down and ask the question on everyone’s mind: who’s buying what she’s selling? Then, political strategist Ryan Girdusky joins to unpack the latest D.C. drama—from Elon Musk’s behind-the-scenes political power grabs to his rumored...
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June 3, 2025 63 mins
Meghan and Miranda dive deep into the new Titan sub documentary, and the allegations are jaw-dropping. From ignored warnings to fatal arrogance, it’s a tragic tale of wealth, risk, and recklessness. Then, V. Spehar joins for a wide-ranging convo on the future of the Democratic Party, why support for same-sex marriage is suddenly slipping, and what Pride means in today’s political climate.
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Meghan and Miranda are in a feud with everyone—and they’re not dodging it. They kick off the show by addressing the headlines, the haters, and the hot takes. Then, former 'Real Housewife of Beverly Hills' Annemarie Wiley joins to set the record straight on what really happened behind the scenes—and what her life looks like now. Finally, the ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt stops by for a serious and powerful conversation about the alarm...
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Why do elite media outlets keep fumbling the moment? From CNN to MSNBC to The View, legacy newsrooms are bleeding credibility—and audiences. Meghan and Miranda are joined by Breaker Media’s Lachlan Cartwright, whose reporting on Jake Tapper’s behind-the-scenes Hunter Biden drama is shaking up the Beltway. They dig into: – The media’s role in covering for Biden – Democrats’ awkward attempts to win back men – Rachel Maddow’s $25M on...
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Meghan and Miranda get into the messy truth behind Jake Tapper’s Biden book bombshell. What did he know, when did he know it, and why did he wait to cash in? They unpack the gross optics of journalists profiting off stories they sat on, and how it’s eroding public trust. Puck’s Chief Washington Correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell joins to break down how this is landing in Washington and with everyday voters. Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve...
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This week, Meghan and Miranda are joined by POLITICO’s Rachel Bade to unpack the breaking news of former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis... and what this means for the already-chaotic Democratic primary. Meghan opens up about her deeply personal connection to this moment, reflecting on how her own family's public battle with cancer changed everything. Later, A.J. Edelman joins the show to break down Trump’s headline-gr...
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Meghan and Miranda are joined by Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire to break down the juiciest scoops from Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's Biden tell-all — including what Team Biden really thinks about Kamala, and why the DNC may be secretly regretting their support of activist-turned-poster-child David Hogg. Spoiler: they’re eating their own. Also: is Mayor Pete quietly plotting a 2028 comeback? We read between the lines of his rec...
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Meghan is joined by Mary Katharine Ham to dig into the latest on the China tariff easement deal—will it actually cool down the trade wars or is it just smoke and mirrors? Then, they unpack the eyebrow-raising story about Qatar possibly gifting Trump a new Air Force One (yes, really) and whether it crosses the line into bribery. Plus: media takes on David Hogg and Joe Biden, and a little pop culture dessert with gossip about Bill Be...
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