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Bigfoot Sightings And DC Drama The News Cycle Is Already Off The Rails
May 5, 2026
1h 07m 35s
From Royals To Rage Posts What Is Happening Right Now
Apr 30, 2026
1h 07m 49s
What Really Happened In That DC Ballroom And Why It’s Worse Than You Think
Apr 28, 2026
1h 21m 00s
From Chaos To Honest: Meghan Rants, Fetterman Opens Up
Apr 23, 2026
1h 11m 20s
Lara Trump, DC Secrets, And A Very Weird Scientist Mystery
Apr 21, 2026
1h 08m 30s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/5/26 | ![]() Bigfoot Sightings And DC Drama The News Cycle Is Already Off The Rails | 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 | 1h 07m 35s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | From Royals To Rage Posts What Is Happening Right Now✨ | royal visitUS-UK relations+4 | Miranda Wilkins | — | Washington | King CharlesWashington+5 | — | 1h 07m 49s | |
| 4/28/26 | What Really Happened In That DC Ballroom And Why It’s Worse Than You Think✨ | political securitymedia reactions+4 | Miranda WilkinsBrent Scher+1 | The View | Washington, DC | White House Correspondents Dinnerattempted shooting+5 | — | 1h 21m 00s | |
| 4/23/26 | From Chaos To Honest: Meghan Rants, Fetterman Opens Up✨ | redistrictingmental health+3 | John Fetterman | Citizen Cain | — | redistrictingmental health+5 | — | 1h 11m 20s | |
| 4/21/26 | Lara Trump, DC Secrets, And A Very Weird Scientist Mystery✨ | politicsmotherhood+4 | Lara Trump | Trump familyWhite House Correspondents Dinner | — | Lara TrumpMeghan McCain+6 | — | 1h 08m 30s | |
| 4/16/26 | Tax Day Meltdown, Mom-Shaming Clapback And DC’s Messiest Week Yet✨ | Tax Daymom-shaming+4 | Miranda WilkinsElise Stefanik+1 | Poisoned Ivies | — | Tax Daymom-shaming+5 | — | 1h 22m 27s | |
| 4/14/26 | Swalwell Scandal Explodes As DC Gets Messier By The Minute✨ | political scandalsexual assault allegations+5 | Miranda WilkinsKatie Pavlich | — | — | Eric Swalwellsexual assault+5 | — | 1h 17m 14s | |
| 4/9/26 | Trump’s Iran Messaging Is All Over The Place✨ | Iran conflictTrump messaging+5 | Miranda WilkinsSeena Ghaznavi+1 | Republican PartyWashington | — | TrumpIran+5 | — | 1h 23m 18s | |
| 4/7/26 | Inside The Iran Debate, DC Hypocrisy, And The Bro Podcast Backlash✨ | Iran debateDC hypocrisy+4 | Ben Ferguson | Joe Rogan’s podcastNATO | — | IranQasem Soleimani+6 | — | 1h 17m 15s | |
| 4/2/26 | Kristi Noem Scandal Explodes, DC Gossip Goes Full Housewives and Our April Fool’s Fail✨ | Kristi Noem scandalDC gossip+5 | Juliegrace Brufke | TMZ | — | Kristi NoemDC gossip+7 | — | 1h 19m 20s | |
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| 3/31/26 | Meghan McCain Returns, Iran Anxiety, and Airport Chaos✨ | maternity leaveIran anxiety+5 | S.E. Cupp | Trump administrationBravo+1 | IranDHS | Meghan McCainIran+8 | — | 1h 07m 29s | |
| 3/26/26 | Meghan McCain Return Date Revealed + Airport Chaos, Iran Tensions, Afroman Wins and Manosphere Breakdown✨ | airport chaosIran tensions+5 | Seena GhaznaviYemisi Egbewole | The Bachelorette | Iran | Meghan McCainairport chaos+6 | QUINCEMCCAIN | 1h 19m 34s | |
| 3/19/26 | Joe Kent Walks, Trump World Wobbles, and the Internet Gets Weirder✨ | Joe Kent resignationMAGA divide+5 | Billy BinionLydia Moynihan | ReasonNew York Post+1 | — | Joe KentTrump+7 | — | 1h 08m 59s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Trump’s Iran Messaging Problem, Rubio’s Rise, and Kristi Noem’s fall | Miranda Wilkins is filling in while Meghan McCain is still out on maternity leave, and this week she’s joined by Ryan Girdusky and Yemisi Egbewole to break down the chaos coming out of Iran, the White House’s wildly mixed messaging, and why so many voters still have no idea what the actual endgame is. They get into the growing divide inside the MAGA coalition over military action, why Marco Rubio suddenly looks like the most visible person in the administration, and whether JD Vance is actually the heir apparent or just the guy with the title. Then they dive into Kristi Noem’s very obvious not-a-promotion, the absurd DHS spending questions that helped tank her, and why her whole tenure felt more like cosplay than governing. They also touch on the latest Epstein mess, Bill Clinton being Bill Clinton, and wrap with a little palate cleanser courtesy of Sweet Brown, because truly, ain’t nobody got time for that. 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 | 1h 26m 24s | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | ![]() Confusion Over Iran War Messaging, Texas Political Shakeups, and the Epstein Mess | 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 | 1h 16m 32s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() The Economy, the Olympics, and the Right’s Very Online Meltdown | Okay, so President Trump spoke for basically two business days, and Miranda, Ben Ferguson, and Salena Zito are here to translate what mattered and what was just… noise. They hit the economy, tariffs, taxes, housing, healthcare, and whether any of this is going to change what you feel at the grocery store next week. Then it gets spicy: the Olympics discourse spiral, why people are over politics infecting everything, and the right's very messy civil war over Candace Owens. Also, Miranda may or may not have accidentally taken out Karen Bass with a cold. Allegedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 28s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Internet Sleuths, 2028 Auditions, and the Weirdest Political Video Yet | 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 | 1h 11m 55s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() From Epstein to the End Zone: A Week of American Whiplash | Miranda hosts solo while Meghan remains on maternity leave, joined by Mo Kelly and Kristen “Colonel Kurtz” Lacefield for a wide ranging conversation about power, trust, and the chaos cycle dominating the news. They break down the massive Epstein document release and what millions of pages actually tell us about elite accountability, public transparency, and why powerful people rarely face consequences. The discussion turns to outrage fatigue, conspiracy spirals, and whether constant information drops are making Americans informed or simply exhausted. Then the panel tackles the escalating situation in Minneapolis, ICE enforcement tactics, civil liberties concerns, and how immigration politics collide with public perception. They also dig into new polling showing economic anxiety shaping voter attitudes ahead of the midterms and why perception often matters more than the data. To close, the mood lightens with the coming Super Bowl culture clash, from Bad Bunny and Green Day to the rival conservative halftime event and why entertainment has become inseparable from politics. It is a conversation about power, media, and the modern American attention span. Many thanks to our advertiser, QUINCE! Use code "MCCAIN" to get free shipping and 365-day returns. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 51s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() From Minnesota to Meta: A Week of Institutional Chaos | 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 | 1h 03m 00s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() Don Lemon Under Fire, Michelle Obama On Call Her Daddy, And White House Baby Boom | Miranda had a kid emergency pop up literally 12 minutes before showtime, so Ryan Girdusky slid into the host chair at the last second while Meghan is still out on maternity leave. Because if you’re a parent, you already know how this goes. Ryan and political commentator Yemisi Egbewole dive into Usha Vance’s pregnancy and the White House baby boom, then break down the Nicki Minaj versus Don Lemon feud tied to the Minneapolis church protest and DOJ investigation. They also react to Michelle Obama’s appearance on ‘Call Her Daddy,’ debate whether Democrats can win with a woman at the top of the ticket in 2028, and dig into CBS’s internal shakeup, Gayle King’s reported salary scrutiny, and what it all says about the future of legacy TV news. Plus, Josh Shapiro’s new book revelations about Kamala Harris’ VP vetting process, Brooklyn Beckham’s viral family drama, and the unexpected Trump and Zohran Mamdani texting “bromance.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 49s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() Minneapolis Flashpoint: ICE, Sanctuary Policies, And A Warning For 2028 | 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 | 1h 03m 56s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Maduro In Custody, Crypto War Bets, And Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Tea | Meghan is out on maternity leave after welcoming baby Ransom, so Miranda is in the driver’s seat with Daily Mail White House reporter Nikki Schwab and lawyer-comedian Seena Ghaznavi. They break down the stunning U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s sitting president Nicolás Maduro, what the legal and geopolitical fallout could look like, and why the story is raising serious Iraq-era warning signs. The panel digs into the wild Polymarket angle, where massive anonymous bets were placed just before the raid, and what “insider trading for war” could mean if anyone actually enforces it. Plus, Nikki shares Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve details and why the political optics around Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance are suddenly shifting. The group also reacts to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s appearance on ‘The View’ and her unfulfilled Epstein-files promises. Finally, they discuss Finland’s media literacy model and why AI misinformation may become the defining parenting challenge of the next decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 49s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() Festivus for the Rest of Us: Media Meltdowns and Bravo Truths | 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 | 1h 28m 28s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() The Vibe Is Off: Bondi Beach, Rob Reiner, and a Very Online Mess | Merry Christmas and happy Hanukkah. We open this episode with Adam Sandler's "Hanukkah Song" and quickly shift into one of the darkest news cycles we've seen in a long time. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joins us to discuss the horrific Hanukkah celebration attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, the surge in antisemitism, and what allies can actually do right now: check in, show up, and speak out. We also reflect on the shocking death of filmmaker Rob Reiner and the legacy of his work, from 'When Harry Met Sally' to 'The Princess Bride' and 'This Is Spinal Tap'. Then we break down the very online conservative media chaos surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination, Candace Owens, and Erica Kirk's blunt message to stop exploiting grief for clicks. Plus, a tease of our Festivus-style year-end breakdown, upcoming Bravo deep dives, and why this episode is a reminder that even during the holidays, the news does not stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 05m 39s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() Housewives, Sister Wives, And The Weird New Rules For Airports | 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 | 1h 09m 24s | ||||||
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