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 31, 2025 • 63 mins
Meghan and Miranda kick off the show relieved that Miranda didn’t get swept away by the tsunami warnings on the West Coast, but the internet drama? That’s another story. They dive into Sydney Sweeney’s viral American Eagle ad and the online obsession with her “good jeans.”
Then, Daily Mail’s Nikki Schwab joins to unpack Trump’s latest twist on the Epstein fallout... including a wild claim that he “stole” women from Mar-a-Lago. Als...
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July 29, 2025 • 82 mins
Meghan and Miranda kick off this supersized episode with a rant we can all get behind: enough with the superhero movies already! They share their love for original films like 'Eddington' and their frustration that no one’s seeing them (seriously, why is it only playing at 10pm?).
Then, Ethan Strauss, host of Random Offense and writer of House of Strauss, joins to talk sports, culture, and why we may never see larger-than-life lege...
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July 24, 2025 • 52 mins
In this rare long-form interview, Gisele Fetterman sits down with Meghan for an unfiltered conversation about her remarkable journey, from undocumented immigrant to community leader and outspoken advocate.
She shares what it’s really like being married to a U.S. Senator, raising kids in the public eye, and why she’s never had political ambitions of her own. Gisele opens up about her work as a volunteer firefighter, the intense me...
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July 22, 2025 • 65 mins
Meghan and Miranda kick off the show reacting to the bombshell news: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is coming to an end. Miranda’s not shocked... she’s been calling it for weeks and breaks down exactly how she saw it coming.
Then journalist and friend of the show Salena Zito joins to talk about her gripping new book, Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland. She s...
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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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July 15, 2025 • 64 mins
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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July 10, 2025 • 67 mins
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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July 8, 2025 • 75 mins
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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July 3, 2025 • 63 mins
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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July 1, 2025 • 63 mins
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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June 26, 2025 • 58 mins
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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June 17, 2025 • 69 mins
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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June 12, 2025 • 64 mins
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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June 10, 2025 • 63 mins
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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June 5, 2025 • 63 mins
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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May 31, 2025 • 83 mins
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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May 29, 2025 • 66 mins
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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