Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Questions surrounding Mitch McConnell's health continue to grow as silence from his office fuels speculation across Washington. Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins discuss why transparency matters when elected officials disappear from public view, and why the conversation has become so uncomfortable. Then Dana Loesch joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about the Charlie Kirk murder case, t...

America turns 250, but is the American Dream slipping further out of reach? Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins kick off the holiday weekend by reacting to the disappointing rollout of the America 250 State Fair, sharing an emotional update on the devastating Sedona wildfire, and debating the latest Taylor Swift wedding rumors. Then economist and author Freddie Smith joins the show to explain why so...

Can Republicans and Democrats still find common ground? Kevin Walling and Alex Stroman join Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins for a candid conversation about building a successful bipartisan marriage while working on opposite sides of American politics. From Tinder to campaign strategy, they share how respect, humor, and perspective keep politics from taking over their relationship. Then the conve...

A political earthquake hit New York, and the fallout could reshape the Democratic Party for years to come. Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the surprising primary results, what they signal for the future of Democratic politics, and why even longtime Democrats are sounding the alarm. Political strategist Yemisi Egbewole joins the conversation to discuss the growing divide between the De...

Meghan McCain welcomes veteran political analyst Mark Halperin for a wide-ranging conversation on the rapidly evolving Iran deal, J.D. Vance's growing role in the Trump administration, and the early battle lines of the 2028 presidential race. As Vice President Vance takes center stage in negotiations with Iran, Meghan and Mark break down what the proposed agreement actually means, why Pakistan sud...

JD Vance makes a headline-grabbing appearance on The View, sparking debate about the future of the Republican Party, the 2028 presidential race, and whether Vance is already positioning himself as the GOP's next nominee. Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down Vance's media blitz, the latest developments surrounding Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine, and what his continued support say...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down one of the strangest political spectacles in recent memory: a UFC event on the White House lawn complete with military flyovers, motocross stunts, and a crowd packed with celebrities, athletes, and political heavyweights. Then, the conversation shifts to the culture war after a competing anti-Trump event featuring Bette Midler, Jane Fonda, and other pro...

Citizen McCain celebrates its 200th episode with Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins diving into the stories dominating politics and culture right now. Meghan and Miranda react to a viral Turning Point speech about motherhood, faith, and the future of the conservative movement, sparking a candid conversation about family, fertility, and whether women without children are being pushed out of the poli...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the latest twist in the Los Angeles mayoral race after Spencer Pratt falls to third place behind Nithya Raman, reigniting questions about California's slow vote-counting process and whether voters still trust the system. Then, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss rising antisemitism, President Trump's sup...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are joined by Elisha Krauss for a conversation that spans the growing turmoil at CBS, the future of legacy media, and why the battle over journalism is becoming one of the biggest political stories in America. The discussion then turns to California politics, where voter frustration, shifting alliances, and unexpected candidates are reshaping the landscape ahead o...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins kick off June with a wild mix of politics, pop culture, and campaign chaos. The conversation dives into the growing controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, the future of the Republican Party after John Cornyn’s stunning Texas loss, and why both parties may be facing a major identity crisis heading into the midterms. Plus: Kevin Walling weigh...

Meghan McCain returns to Citizen McCain after an emotional week marked by family loss, heartbreaking health news involving close friend Tulsi Gabbard, and growing political chaos across the country. Meghan opens up about the sudden passing of her brother Doug McCain and reacts to Tulsi Gabbard stepping down from her role after her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Then the conversation shifts to the pol...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down Thomas Massie’s humiliating primary loss and the growing MAGA civil war over Israel, antisemitism, and the future of the Republican Party. The conversation dives into Tucker Carlson’s influence on the anti-Israel right, Lauren Boebert’s political chaos, and why Massie’s defeat matters far beyond Kentucky. Meghan and Miranda also react to disturbing comm...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are back with a packed episode covering the stories everyone is talking about. Meghan opens up about attending Kat Timpf’s father’s funeral and why life feels especially fragile right now, while Miranda shares the heartbreaking story of losing out on her dream home after an all-cash buyer swooped in at the last second. Then, infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Ada...

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are joined by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Mo Kelly for a wide-ranging conversation on California politics, Los Angeles dysfunction, media narratives, and the growing frustration with both political parties. Rachel Campos-Duffy opens up about her family’s cross-country road trip project celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, her husband Sean Duffy’s work as Transport...

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...

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...

King Charles arrives in Washington and for a moment, things feel almost normal. Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the royal visit, what it means for US-UK relations, and why the moment feels like a reset after weeks of chaos. But the internet has other plans. From nonstop online backlash to political outrage, the conversation turns to why everything feels so hostile right now and how pu...

A terrifying weekend in Washington, DC sparks serious questions. Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents Dinner, what it felt like inside the room, and why security failures are raising alarms across the political world. Brent Scher shares firsthand details from inside the ballroom as chaos unfolded, while Isabelle Brown joins to talk a...

A little chaos, a lot of honesty. Meghan breaks down why redistricting has her fired up, while Miranda adds context and perspective. Then Senator John Fetterman joins for one of his most candid conversations yet, opening up about mental health, politics, and everything in between. It’s the kind of discussion that doesn’t happen often and that’s exactly why it matters. Learn more about your ad choi...

Lara Trump joins Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins for a wide-ranging conversation that goes way beyond politics. From life inside the Trump family to motherhood, campaign chaos, and what it is really like raising kids in the spotlight, nothing is off limits. There is also a serious conversation about animal cruelty, why more people are speaking out, and the growing backlash against over-politiciz...

It’s Tax Day and the mood is already off. Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are back and immediately diving into everything from outrageous government spending to the internet trying to mom-shame them for having jobs. Yes, that happened. This episode tackles the backlash head-on, breaking down the weird expectations around working moms and why the criticism is missing the point entirely. Then thin...

Meghan McCain is back with Miranda Wilkins breaking down one of the most disturbing political scandals in recent memory. Congressman Eric Swalwell is facing serious sexual assault allegations and the fallout is already reshaping the California governor’s race. The conversation goes deeper than headlines, into what was known behind the scenes and why these stories often stay buried until it is too...

Meghan McCain is back in the middle of a chaotic news cycle that isn’t slowing down. Joined by Miranda Wilkins and Seena Ghaznavi, the episode dives straight into the confusion around Iran, Trump’s mixed messaging, and what this conflict actually means beyond the headlines. Then, George Santos joins for a candid and unpredictable conversation about the growing divide inside the Republican Party, f...

Meghan is officially back, and the conversation gets intense quickly. One story dominated the weekend, the revelation that a relative of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani had been living in Los Angeles while allegedly supporting anti American activity. It raises serious questions about immigration, national security, and how someone like this is allowed to live freely in the U.S. The episode also di...