Hantavirus Fears And The Growing Rubio 2028 Conversation

About this episode

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins discuss a potential hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and the implications for Marco Rubio's political future.

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 • Obama marriage rumors and political media backlash • Why Qatar-funded influencer culture keeps growing online • Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral momentum in Los Angeles • The state of California politics heading into 2026 midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Meghan McCain

Guests: Miranda Wilkins, Caroline D’Amore

Topics covered

• hantavirus outbreak
• Marco Rubio 2028 speculation
• California politics
• political independence
• Hollywood political climate
• Republican Party dynamics

Keywords

• hantavirus
• Marco Rubio
• JD Vance
• California politics
• political independence
• 2028 election
• Los Angeles
• Katie Porter
• Spencer Pratt

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pizza Girl

Places: Los Angeles, California

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