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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

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75:43

The Horror Boom: Paranormal And Pop Culture

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2025/10/30

Happy Halloween! Meghan & Miranda welcome horror powerhouse C. Robert Cargill (Black Phone 2, Sinister, Doctor Strange) for a full-tilt spooky special: why horror is booming, when “elevated” became mainstream, and which scares actually stick. We hit 28 Years Later, Weapons, Shelby Oaks, found-footage faves, the Conjuring/Annabelle obsession, and yes... Ethan Hawke as a horror icon. Plus: our new “Douchebag & Darling of the Week,” a Blair Witch confession, and the definitive Halloween rewatch: The

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Trust, Turmoil, and TikTok Politics: Bret Baier &...

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2025/10/28

Bret Baier joins Meghan and Miranda to break down his new book, To Rescue the American Spirit (Teddy Roosevelt!), how the current Trump White House compares to 2017, and whether he’s actually jumping to the CBS Evening News. Later, journalist Nomiki Konst explains the Zohran Mamdani wave in NYC, what it means for national Democrats, and how the left is organizing differently. Plus: Lily Allen’s blistering new album, the David Harbour fallout, and Miranda’s theater-kid receipts.Subscribe on

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01:18:45

U.K. Titles, U.S. Hot Takes, and One Very Cursed Doll...

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2025/10/23

Welcome to Citizen McCain! Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@CitizenMcCainYouTube. Today we dive into a packed lineup:Maine Senate uproar: Democrat Graham Platner’s chest tattoo resembles the Nazi Totenkopf; he defends it as a random marine-liberty skull. We dissect the story, the Pod Save interview, and why this “drunken tattoo” defense doesn’t wash. Heist of the year: The Louvre jewel robbery and the alleged “Pink Panther” gang... how did thieves waltz out at 9:30am? Royal reckoning: With

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01:04:00

Diva Up: George Santos on Prison, Solitary & Second...

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2025/10/21

Meghan and Miranda are joined by former Rep. George Santos, fresh out after 84 days served (including 41 days in solitary confinement) with his federal sentence commuted by President Trump. He walks us through the moment-to-moment reality of prison (moldy ceilings, expired food, the “shoe”), how he coped, who helped, and why he wants to channel the experience into prison reform and case review work (a la Alice Marie Johnson). We also hit: Why he says he was moved to solitary & how “protective

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01:03:19

Hostages Freed, Porter Fallout & Dem Strategy (with...

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2025/10/14

Meghan opens with a family update on Cindy McCain and reacts to the return of Israeli hostages. Then former Biden White House comms chief of staff Yemisi Egbewole joins to dissect the Katie Porter viral clips, why Democrats keep losing the message war, and what a winning platform looks like (hint: focus on the monthlies - housing, food, utilities). They hit Spanberger vs. Winsome Sears, the Jay Jones text scandal, AIPAC tensions, and 2026. Plus: the pop-culture cool-down... Trudeau & Katy Perry,

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01:13:53

Israel, Autism & Broadway: Leland Vittert + Clay Aiken

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2025/10/09

Journalist Leland Vittert joins Meghan and Miranda to talk Israel, the post–October 7 climate, and why moral clarity still matters. He opens up about his book 'Born Lucky' - growing up autistic, bullying, tough-love parenting, and reflects on leaving Fox. They also talk about shutdown politics, and America’s reaction after the Charlie Kirk assassination, including the Roblox lawsuit over extremist content.Then Meghan & Miranda break down Katie Porter’s viral interview walk-off, press

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01:10:54

Did Taylor Get Ophelia Wrong? Kennedy Weighs In +...

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2025/10/07

Meghan and Miranda welcome their old friend Kennedy (Fox News host, Kennedy Saves the World) for a spirited culture-and-politics rundown. They dive into Taylor Swift’s new album and why it feels more “product” than “poetry,” the Ophelia/Hamlet debate, the fan backlash over endless versions, and the Charli XCX dust-up (plus Sabrina Carpenter cameos, Lana/George Michael echoes, and more). They also hit Bad Bunny’s 'SNL' moment and Super Bowl chatter, the Riyadh Comedy Festival controversy (free speech

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01:08:48

Riyadh Comedy Cash, Bad Bunny Bowl & The Left’s 2028...

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2025/09/30

Rachael Bade joins Meghan & Miranda to preview our live Pence interview and dive into Rahm Emanuel's Iowa swing, Newsom's meme-war strategy, the AOC '28 buzz, Spanberger/Sherrill tea, and the post-tragedy political climate. Plus: Riyadh Comedy Festival backlash, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, and the Rowling–Emma Watson rift.

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01:13:38

Spin City: Kimmel’s Return & Late-Night’s Reckoning

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2025/09/25

Meghan (fighting a mom-cold 🥴) and Miranda react to Jimmy Kimmel’s first night back... the “apology,” the tears, the line about not blaming a group, and the affiliate backlash. Was it accountability or spin?The Daily Wire’s Michael Knowles joins to talk about Charlie Kirk’s memorial, campus courage, and why the right’s coalition could splinter without Charlie. Then Mo’Kelly (KFI/iHeartRadio) weighs in on media standards, what the FCC actually covers, and whether late-night can survive in a

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01:04:57

From the Kirk Memorial to Joe Manchin’s Houseboat:...

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2025/09/23

Meghan and Miranda open with the most-talked-about moment from Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Arizona, Erica Kirk publicly forgiving her husband’s killer, and what that act of faith and restraint means for a grieving movement and a fractured country. They also unpack the media’s reaction, the surge of young churchgoers some listeners are seeing, and whether the Republican Party is entering a more openly Christian era.Then Senator Joe Manchin joins to discuss his new book, Dead Center in Defense of

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01:03:37

Aftershock & Resolve: What Comes Next (with Ben...

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2025/09/19

Recorded live on Thursday, September 18. Meghan opens with why she missed Wednesday's show, she was in New York receiving Magen David Adom's "Champion of Israel" award, and talks about her experience in the city. Then Ben Ferguson joins for a full hour to process the assassination of Charlie Kirk: what it's meant for their families, audiences, and the conservative movement; why open debate can't die; and how to grieve without surrendering to hate. Ben shares a harrowing past attempt on his life, the

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01:20:28

Aloha in the Dark: Tulsi Gabbard on Grief, Faith &...

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2025/09/16

In this unguarded episode of Citizen McCain, Meghan and Miranda process the assassination of Charlie Kirk and what it means for the country and the culture. They’re joined by U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for a candid conversation about grief, faith, and why choosing strength and love over hate is not weakness but resolve. Journalist Salena Zito adds on-the-ground perspective about media blind spots, public safety, and how leaders, and everyday Americans, should think about

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01:03:58

Crime, Kamala & Catfish: Citizen McCain Goes Off

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2025/09/15

Meghan and Miranda get spicy with guest Ben Ferguson... tearing into Kamala Harris’s memoir bombshell, Dem infighting, crime/cashless bail, and whether media attacks are escalating. They detour into parent life (the homework-industrial complex), social media insanity, and Netflix’s 'Unknown Number' catfishing shocker, with Ben’s “cool house” parenting playbook and plenty of millennial-acerbic shade. **Recorded before the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, which is why it’s not discussed.

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01:03:41

Iryna Deserved Headlines, And America Deserves Better...

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2025/09/09

Meghan and Miranda kick off with breaking horror news: Annabelle is reportedly on the loose in Maine, just as 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' tops the box office. Chaos? Check.Then they welcome Fox News’ Guy Benson to unpack the horrific murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, and the stunning silence from the mainstream media. Was the lack of coverage racially motivated? They don’t hold back. From there, it’s a full dive into the soft-on-crime policies fueling voter outrage, and how the rise of

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01:09:20

Trump Lives, the Left Panics & Epstein Survivors Go...

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2025/09/04

Meghan and Miranda open the show with comedian and commentator Seena Ghaznavi, diving headfirst into the real headline of the week: President Trump is very much alive, despite a holiday weekend filled with Blue-Anon conspiracies hoping otherwise. So… who was more disappointed? Progressives or JD Vance? They also get into: Gavin Newsom’s meteoric rise in 2028 polling and what it means for the Democrats The Capitol press conference led by Epstein survivors, who announced they’ll release information

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01:01:34

Culture Wars: From Cracker Barrel to the College...

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2025/08/28

Meghan and Miranda are back at the desk and ready to close out summer with a bang—even if it means Miranda’s entering her annual cold-and-flu season (yay, school germs!).They’re catching up on the wildest headlines of the week, including: Cracker Barrel’s logo drama: The internet revolted, the brand backpedaled, and Trump had thoughts. Taylor Swift gets Trump's blessing: Kind of. He weighs in on Swift and Travis Kelce... with a classic Trump twist. The student double life: A new study says

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01:10:58

Legacy, Loss & Laughter: The McCains Look Back

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2025/08/26

It’s a family affair on today’s episode of Citizen McCain! Meghan and Miranda are back from summer break and diving into everything from grief and growing up McCain, to K-pop singalongs and the strange world of Disney adults. They’re joined by a very special guest, Meghan’s brother, Jimmy McCain. They open up about life in a legendary political family, navigating loss in the public eye, and the childhood moments that shaped them both. Plus: Summer recaps, sibling laughs, and a slow roll back into

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01:03:19

Summer Break, Parenting Battles & Annabelle’s Parting...

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2025/08/07

Meghan and Miranda are heading out on a quick summer break, but not before getting ahead of everyone's favorite rumor. No, they didn’t have a falling out. And if they ever do? Miranda promises a live couples therapy episode with all the messy details (you’re welcome).Before they pack their bags, they dive into the viral debate over Gentle Parenting vs. FAFO Parenting, joined by columnist and mom-of-three Karol Markowicz for her unfiltered take. Also on the docket: Elizabeth Warren’s

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01:07:02

Cursed Dolls and Covid Damage: America’s Mental...

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2025/08/05

Meghan and Miranda kick off with one of the wildest headlines yet: comedian Matt Rife has officially bought the Warren Occult Museum. Yes, the one that houses Annabelle the haunted doll. They’ve got thoughts (and maybe a few warnings).Then, the legendary Dr. Drew Pinsky joins for a deep dive into the psychological state of America post-2020. From the lingering effects of Covid-era fear to the unsettling surge in AI porn and hyper-potent marijuana use among young people, Dr. Drew brings sharp

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01:03:29

Tsunamis, ‘Good Jeans,’ and Trump’s Latest Bizarre...

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2025/07/31

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. Also on deck: Cory Booker’s Senate floor meltdown where he takes aim at

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