Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda Wilkins is filling in while Meghan McCain remains out on maternity leave, and she’s joined by Mo Kelly and Daily Mail Chief Campaign Correspondent Nikki Schwab to break down a chaotic week in politics. They start with the confusing messaging around the U.S. strikes on Iran. Officials say the threat was imminent, but the administration still hasn’t clearly explained the endgame. The panel discusses the political risks if the conflict drags on, the split reaction among voters, and whether the White House is intentionally keeping its strategy vague. Next, they dig into the wild results from the Texas primaries. Dan Crenshaw is out, Tony Gonzalez heads to a runoff despite major scandal, and the Democratic race between James Tallarico and Jasmine Crockett reveals a lot about where both parties’ bases are heading as the midterms approach. Finally, they tackle the latest twists in the Epstein investigation. Newly circulating deposition clips from Bill Clinton, congressional leaks, and a chaotic rollout of documents have raised even more questions about whether the investigation will produce real accountability. And because the internet always delivers a bizarre moment of comic relief, the show wraps with the funniest corporate feud of the week: Burger King trolling McDonald’s after the company’s CEO posted a painfully awkward burger taste test video. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one is a ride. Miranda's joined by Billy Binion and Yemisi Egbewole and they go from missing person media frenzy to 2028 tryouts in Munich to RFK Jr. and Kid Rock in a cold plunge... in jeans, for some reason. They break down why Savannah Guthrie's mom's disappearance is getting wall-to-wall coverage, why the internet detective thing usually makes everything worse, and how certain cases get attention while others get ignored. Then they pivot to Dems basically starting 2028 early, including AOC's viral moments, her fight with the New York Times, and who actually has a shot. Finally, they react to the MAHA ad that feels like a fever dream and ask the obvious question: who is this even for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda hosts solo while Meghan is out on maternity leave, joined by Ben Ferguson and Christine Rosen for a wide-ranging and intense breakdown of one of the most chaotic political weeks yet. The panel dives into the fallout from violent incidents involving ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota, the leadership scramble inside DHS, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem pointing fingers, and why Republican trust in ICE just dropped eight points in two weeks. They debate whether this is a messaging failure, a tactics failure, or both, and what it means for the administration moving forward. The conversation then turns to rising political violence after Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed at a town hall and other recent attacks on public officials. The group discusses security failures, online radicalization, social media outrage culture, and why politicians across parties are becoming increasingly vulnerable targets. Finally, they shift to the looming Big Tech trial, where Meta and other platforms face lawsuits over alleged harm to children. Miranda, Ben, and Christine unpack what the case could mean for social media regulation, parental responsibility, algorithm design, and whether Silicon Valley can actually be held accountable. It’s a raw, unscripted conversation about institutional trust, digital addiction, political extremism, and the growing consequences of a hyper-online culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miranda Wilkins hosts ‘Citizen McCain’ while Meghan McCain stays in her maternity leave baby bliss bubble. Miranda is joined by Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham, with Guy Benson popping in to break down the escalating ICE flashpoint in Minneapolis, including the tragic death of Renee Good and the debate over enforcement tactics, sanctuary policies, and public safety. They dig into why Minneapolis feels like ground zero right now, how sanctuary rules change the way ICE operates, and why the temperature keeps rising when activists and officials escalate in public. Plus, what the latest polling says about trust in ICE, how Democrats and Republicans are handling the messaging, and why more Gen Z and millennials are identifying as independents, even if they are not disengaged. Many thanks to our advertiser, QUINCE! Use code "MCCAIN" to get free shipping and 365-day returns. https://www.quince.com/mccain #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and welcome to the final episode of Citizen McCain for 2025. Meghan and Miranda close out the year with a chaotic, emotional, and very on-brand holiday spectacular as Meghan prepares to head out on maternity leave and Miranda gears up to keep the show rolling with guest hosts in the new year. Friends of the show Colonel Kurtz and Jessica Reed Krauss join for a deep dive into conservative media chaos, the fallout from Candace Owens' online crusade, Megyn Kelly's viral rant, and why some internet controversies feel huge online but barely register in the real world. The group also breaks down the Vanity Fair interview that set Washington buzzing, questionable political media judgment calls, and the difference between real accountability and click-driven outrage. The episode wraps with Bravo royalty Carlos King, who delivers a no-holds-barred reality TV breakdown. From 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' divorces and reunion power rankings to why 'Beverly Hills' is boring right now, Candy Burruss and Todd Tucker's heartbreaking split, and which Housewives are most likely getting the boot next season. The episode wraps up with a Festivus-style airing of grievances from the audience and the hosts, covering everything from bots, brand deals, and political nonsense to coconut water, Costco, and pregnancy photo shoots. Then the conversation turns serious with a thoughtful exchange about antisemitism, allyship, and what it actually means to show up for Jewish communities at home and abroad. It's funny, unfiltered, heartfelt, and very long. A perfect send-off to 2025, with gratitude for the audience, love for the team, and a promise that Citizen McCain is not going anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas from Citizen McCain. Meghan and Miranda were supposed to have Congressman George Santos, but when he tapped out sick, friend of the show Ryan Girdusky swooped in to save the day. The three dive into Tyra Banks' unhinged Santa ice cream performance in Australia, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's matching neon Chrome Hearts looks, Jen Shah's early prison release, and why "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" might be the best reality show on TV right now, with detours into "Sister Wives," "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and who actually cashes in on long running shows. Then they pivot to airports and politics, roasting Sean Duffy's "pull ups at the gate" idea, griping about airport inflation and $27 ice cream, and breaking down Trump's Poconos rally comments about prices "coming down," Miami's surprising mayoral result, housing and crime, Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski rumors, and chatter about Kash Patel (potentially) getting fired, and RFK Jr's possible prenatal health push. Meghan also talks through her looming maternity leave, why nothing fits except giant turtlenecks, the latest Douchebag and Darling of the Week, and why the Diddy documentary is so dark they have to save the full review for Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices