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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, plans to tackle cancel culture, break down viral trends, and have conversations that you’re going to want to hear. A blend of entertainment and hard news with the Meghan McCain twist.

Episodes

Episode 46: Time To Link Up

Time to talk some 2024 politics with Link Lauren, a senior advisor to the Robert F. Kennedy campaign. He and Meghan talk all about Kennedy's VP choice... and Meghan's feelings about her, Link's recent profile in the Washington Post, and what he thinks is gonna happen in November. Link gives a lot of insider tea about how a campaign runs, especially during the social media age, and why having a third candidate is important.

Apr 11, 202457 min

We're Back...And Talking About The Most Boring Election Ever

Spring Break is over, and reality has officially set back in. This is officially the "Most Boring Election Ever" (copyright pending), But at least we get to talk about it with interesting people like Batya Ungar-Sargon. Before that, though, Meghan and Miranda catch up on everything that blew up their group chats, including that wild Roseanne video from Mar-a-Lago. Then... serious business! Batya joins us to talk about her new book "Second Class: How The Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and ...

Apr 09, 202453 min

Episode 44: Sister, Sister!

We're going to break format a little bit today because we have a very special guest in the house! Meghan's sister-in-law, Emily Domenech, joins us to discuss misogyny in politics and the media. The two get into a deep discussion about whether we'll actually see a woman elected President in our lifetime.

Apr 04, 202428 min

Episode 43: The Ultimate Fraudster

Former President Donald Trump is a lot of things, but one thing we know for sure is that he's a fraudster. That's why we're so lucky that one of our best friends and favorite guests is an expert on people like this. Seena Ghaznavi hosts The Fraudsters Podcast and breaks down what's going on with Trump's civil fraud case in New York and why he caught a break on his fines. It's fun, we'll laugh and learn together.

Apr 01, 202435 min

Episode 42: Melissa Explains It All

This is a fun one! Meghan and Miranda are thrilled to welcome our childhood icon Melissa Joan Hart to the show today... and she's as lovely as you'd imagine her to be. Miranda even tells Meghan about how she used to pretend to be Clarissa from Melissa's hit '90s show 'Clarissa Explains It All.' Meghan and Melissa talk about EVERYTHING from the child abuse levied against Nickelodeon in the documentary 'Quiet On The Set' to gun control and even how Melissa went viral for being cast as a grandmothe...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 14 min

Episode 41: Therapy Session With Dr. Drew

Oh boy, there is a lot going on. Meghan and Miranda open the show with their analysis of the Diddy situation because that's the biggest thing blowing up our chats. The news this week has been particularly gross and heavy...it's time to call in the big guns. By that, we mean Dr. Drew Pinksy. He and Meghan talk about how the United States isn't one of the top 20 happiest countries in the world and why he thinks that people are more depressed than ever. They also talk about the overuse of Ozempic a...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 15 min

Episode 40: Double Hater

Blowing up in the chat this week has been the term "double hater voter," which is exactly what it sounds like. It's for anyone who can't stand the thought that we're living in 2020 Part 2 and have to vote for either Biden or Trump and continue this hellish cycle. To go through this and other political news of the week...and roast Vivek Ramaswamy is Puck News' Senior Political Correspondent, Tara Palmeri.

Mar 21, 202456 min

Episode 39: Something New

Thank you for entering our chat...now with video! Meghan and Miranda have opened this up to a video chat and have some feelings about it. We hope you enjoy this new feature, and if not, there's still the audio! Lady Sarah Elliot came all the way across the pond from London to talk to us about politics, but more importantly - what the hell is up with Kate Middleton? We're still obsessed and it's blowing up our chat with memes and conspiracy theories.

Mar 19, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 38: Nancy Mace Hits Back

Congresswoman Nancy Mace appeared on George Stephanopoulos' Sunday show, where she was attacked for being a victim of sexual assault as a teenager. She joined Meghan in the studio to talk about what it felt like to be on that set, having that conversation for nearly 10 minutes without any warning or heads up. They also talk about Nancy's more viral moments while in office and how she manages being a working mom. Then, Laurye Blackford calls in from London to discuss what the hell is going on wit...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 7 min

Episode 37: Christine Rosen Enters The Chat

Christine Rosen is a very serious, well-respected journalist who we tricked into talking about Kate Middleton conspiracy theories. Don't worry...she also talks about the bizarre garbage fire that was the Oscars. They also got into the State of The Union speech and talked about how their friendship began...over a podcast.

Mar 12, 20241 hr 5 min

Episode 36: Data Crunchers & Cowboys

Well, it finally happened: Nikki Haley quit while Trump and Biden won a bunch of states on Super Tuesday. Shocking. Meghan (and Miranda's) brain crush, Steve Kornacki, joins us to go through the numbers and see who these pesky independents might vote for come November. Then, Meghan's long-time friend and real cowboy political advisor, Mark McKinnon, comes on to share stories about their time together working on campaigns and even poke fun at some of Washington, D.C.'s elite.

Mar 07, 202455 min

Episode 35: Super Tuesday

It's Super Tuesday! Hundreds of delegates are up for grabs in 15 states for both parties...but we all know it'll be Trump and Biden. Blegh. Meghan talks to Nikki Schwab, a reporter who has been on the campaign trail with the candidates and has probably stayed in every hotel and motel in the country. Then, our friend and the O.G. Influencer Perez Hilton pops in to talk about all the drama at Bravo with the various lawsuits and accusations of misconduct.

Mar 05, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 34: For The Love Of Raising Children

Today's episode features a very special guest...Miranda's very sick toddler daughter, Cece, who sat on her lap almost the entire recording. They talked about Mitch McConnnell announcing his retirement now and not 15 years ago. Then, Jenn Hoffman joins to talk about the corruption in family courts and a particularly tragic case about a mother who had her kids ripped away from her. Tim Carney pops in to talk with Meghan in the studio about the joys of parenthood and how millennials were sold a hug...

Feb 29, 20242 hr 30 min

Episode 33: Good People Around You

Did you catch the Wendy Williams documentary? Meghan and Miranda watched as much as they could bear... but still break down a lot of the biggest moments and their theories about what is going on there. Then Fox News Channel's Harris Faulkner joins to talk about her career and how her family keeps her grounded. Then Billy Binion joins Meghan in the studio to talk about social media, politics, and even more about Wendy Williams.

Feb 27, 20242 hr 35 min

Episode 32: Lean In And Surrender

Meghan is back behind the microphone with a supersized episode to make up for missing a day. She and Miranda talk about 'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval's insane comments to the New York Times and other Bravo related news. Then, Best-selling authors Bethany Mandel and Karol Markowicz join Meghan to discuss social issues, parenting, and what is going on in schools. Finally, our friend Mo Kelly pops in for some 2024 election talk.

Feb 22, 20242 hr 31 min

Episode 31: Russia & The Wilderness

Post Valentine's Day blues got you down? Don't worry, we'll lift your spirits with some talk about Russia's current threats against the country! Meghan is joined by Michael Moynihan to talk about politics, media, and how people suck on social media. Then journalist Elizabeth Weil comes on to talk about her amazing long-form piece 'The Women Who Walked Away' all about a woman who, along with her sister and teenage son, left civilization during Covid and desperately tried to stay alive in the moun...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 30: Let's Talk About Love

Happy Valentine's Day! We're chatting about love stories and how couples make it work. Meghan talks to influencer Julie Soloman and actor Johnathon Schaech about their beautiful family, but also what they've learned from mistakes made in former relationships and marriages and how they're making this marriage thrive. Also, the story of how they met is really cute. Then, Pete and Jennifer Hegseth from Fox News join to tell us about how they make time for each other while raising seven kids and man...

Feb 13, 20242 hr 32 min

Episode 29: Legends Established and One In The Making

This show is a doozy. Meghan begins with Ryan Girdusky, who joins her in studio to talk politics, pop culture, and how he was the only person brave enough to tell Ron DeSantis the truth. Then, David Axelrod talks about the 2024 ego race to the White House along with campaigns past and analyzes where they went wrong or incredibly right.

Feb 08, 20242 hr 53 min

Episode 28: Why Biden Isn't Hitting & Gen Z In Crisis

Meghan wants to know why President Biden's approval ratings are so crazy low. To figure out what he's doing wrong, she brings in Newsweek's Batya Ungar-Sargon. Then, we know Gen-Z is in crisis mode like... all the time. To talk about all things like Kardashian toxic beauty standards and even whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are government psyops, Meghan talks to Mary Morgan, host of 'Pop Culture Crisis' at Timcast Media.

Feb 06, 20242 hr 34 min

Episode 27: Sage Steele Is Finally Free & Bravo Recap With The King

Sage Steele is a talented broadcaster who was canceled after years of working for ESPN because of her political beliefs. Sage and Meghan discuss being judged for their ideologies and what Sage plans to do next. Then Carlos King joins us for a Bravo roundup, including the controversial decision to leave Monica out of the next season of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' and the hour-long bore that was the 'Vanderpump Rules' premiere. Commentary's Matthew Continetti tops off the episode with ...

Feb 01, 20242 hr 59 min

Episode 26: The Candidate And The Countess

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Junior joins Meghan to talk about his life growing up in a political family and how it has shaped his ideology. They also discuss some of the more controversial headlines about his policy and how some may have been overblown. We also hear about his love story with actress Cheryl Hines and the unlikely person who set them up. Then Countess Luann de Lesseps, star of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York' comes on to talk about filming the most recent season ...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 7 min

Episode 25 - Trump Takes New Hampshire

Well...as expected, Trump took New Hampshire. But first, Meghan and Miranda have very important news to discuss. Monica is leaving 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' and it's a big problem. Then, Joe Concha joins to talk about the 2024 race and the news that Jon Stewart is sort of returning to 'The Daily Show.' We do get a serious analysis of the New Hampshire primary with Abe Greenwald of Commentary and what the path for Nikki Haley might look like.

Jan 25, 20242 hr 38 min

Episode 24: 2020 2.0

R.I.P. DeSantis 2024. By now, we know that Ron DeSantis has quit his bid for president and endorsed Trump...most likely dooming us all to a repeat of 2020. Mary Katherine Ham and Guy Benson join Meghan to explain why children are the future and how this might not be as bad as our imaginations are making it. Then, Lady Sarah Elliot drops in for some Royal gossip about all the health drama shaking up the House of Windsor.

Jan 23, 20241 hr 22 min

Episode 23: Legends, Iconoclasts, and Truth Tellers

Every guest today has something in common...they all tell the truth, no matter how ugly it can get. First up is journalist John Roberts. He and Meghan talk about his career, marriage, and some of the incredible stories that he's covered. Then, Michael Malice joins to talk about the state of the media and why the public's trust has bottomed out when it comes to the news. Then, something our team has been waiting for - We talk to Beth Karas, a legal analyst who worked on both of the 'Curious Case ...

Jan 18, 20242 hr 35 min

Episode 22: Iowa Caucus

Full disclosure...we're doing a little time travel here. Going back in time, when we didn't know the (probably predictable) Iowa Caucus results. So please enjoy Meghan talking with Puck's Tara Palmeri about where it all went wrong for Ron DeSantis. She also spoke with Salena Zito about the Vivek of it all. And finally, to leave us with a smile, Seena Ghaznavi pops in to make us feel better that at least the U.S. is better than living in Iran, as his mom always likes to remind him.

Jan 16, 20242 hr 53 min

Episode 21: Does Iowa Matter?

Meghan is joined by two great political minds, Susan Page and Ben Ferguson, to talk about if Iowa is still important. Their conclusion... sorta? Meghan and Ben also have a very interesting talk about their compassion for Hunter Biden, and Ben drops a doozy of a theory.

Jan 11, 20242 hr 32 min

Episode 20: Insiders: Politics, MAGA Journalism, Real Housewives

Meghan takes us behind the curtain in this episode. We'll talk to political analyst Laurye Blackford about whether Iowa is even relevant anymore and wtf is Ron DeSantis doing with his campaign. Then, Tina Nguyen joins us to talk about her career in journalism, starting at 'The Daily Caller' and her new book 'The MAGA Diaries,' where she talks about the rise of the MAGA movement. And then, as promised, we have to talk about Monica. Carlos King pops in to drop theories about the Real Housewives of...

Jan 09, 20242 hr 36 min

Episode 19: Polling & Pop Culture

Happy New Year! We're so excited to be back, and we are giving a supersized show today. First, Meghan talks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and Emily Ekins about what we can expect from the upcoming Iowa Caucus. Then, screenwriter and friend C. Robert Cargill joins us to talk about horror movies, and Meghan tells us which film helped her process her grief better than any therapy.

Jan 04, 20242 hr 45 min

Episode 18: Merry Christmas!

It's the most wonderful time of the year and Meghan is feeling the Christmas spirit. She is joined by her friend and lifestyle commentator Melanie Berliet to talk about the trad-wife phenomenon, moving to the country, and how Ozempic might jumpstart the zombie apocalypse. Chef Andrew Gruel brings us back to reality to talk about food inflation and how to stretch your holiday meal budget so you can celebrate, not stress! Thank you so much for listening, we'll be back in the new year!

Dec 21, 20231 hr 17 min

Episode 17: Hollywood And The Hill

Drama, drama, drama! There is always something going on. Meghan catches up with her good friend Ramin Setoodeh who is Variety's Co-Editor-in-Chief and a NY Times best-selling author who literally wrote the book about 'The View.' They address the current issue with the cast continuing to keep Meghan's name in their mouths... before moving on to more fun stuff, like the best movies to stream over the holidays. Then, radio host Mo Kelly pops in to talk politics and New Year's Resolutions. He and Me...

Dec 19, 20232 hr 30 min