Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

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 post-appointment-TV world. Meghan and Miranda also get into the TikTok Rapture craze (no man knows the day or the hour, y’all) and end on an extremely important national priority: Sean Evans + Keke Palmer = heal the country?

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 Common Sense, why he chose life on a D.C. houseboat, and the lost art of bipartisan hospitality (yes, he used to host mixed-party dinners: four Dems, four Republicans). Manchin gets candid on closed primaries, the rise of independents, border security vs. legal immigration, putting assets in a blind trust, resisting “party-line” votes, and the McCain/Lieberman model of political courage. He also shares personal stories, from carrying refrigerators up walk-ups as a teen to perfect Italian meatballs (veal/pork/beef) and the history of Harpers Ferry. Plus audience Q&A: a dad on introducing his 16-year-old to public life (and flip phones), a New Yorker on how the press misunderstands Christian worship, and a sober look at rhetoric vs. responsibility after political violence.

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 practical security changes many hosts are making, and the case for doubling down on faith, family, and showing up for your people. They dig into the media fallout: late-night's response, the Kimmel controversy, and why "accountability" isn't the same as cancel culture. Plus the online pile-ons and conspiracy-chasing that Charlie's pastor has asked everyone to stop. The conversation ranges from campus safety and the future of "open-air" events to how local action (hello, school boards) can actually move the needle. Listener questions bring real-world organizing tips and a reminder that stepping away from social media can protect your sanity.

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 security without surrendering open debate. Listener call-ins push the discussion further: mental health and accountability, the future of campus events and “open-air” conversations, and how to keep civic dialogue accessible and safe. It’s a heavy episode... honest, questioning, and determined to find a way forward. Note: This episode contains discussion of political violence and may be difficult for some listeners.

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.

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 Zohran Mamdani is reshaping the New York mayoral race, and the future of the Democratic Party. Plus, they couldn’t skip the viral moment of the week: “Phillies Karen” has entered the meltdown hall of fame. And yes, the trad-family movement is having a moment, and it’s not just online.

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 themselves after years of stonewalling Plus, a little dark humor and a lot of spicy debate over the media's silence, spin, and selective outrage It’s Citizen McCain at its most unfiltered... taking on conspiracy culture, political opportunism, and the narratives no one else wants to touch.

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 college students are pretending to be more progressive than they are to appease professors and boost their grades. Meghan and Miranda bring in Citizen McCain’s College Associate, Russell, to give us the real scoop on campus culture. It’s political whiplash, internet chaos, and hot takes galore—post-summer break energy fully activated.

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 the chaos of today’s news cycle, with a little more heart and fun family stories.

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 eyebrow-raising endorsement of Zohran Mamdani Jim Acosta interviewing an AI-generated Parkland victim (yes, that really happened) Rumors swirling around Gayle King and Howard Stern’s possible “retirements” And of course, they couldn’t leave you without a little dose of Annabelle. Is the spirit of Lorraine Warren now haunting Matt Rife and Elton Castee? Meghan and Miranda absolutely think so. This one’s a sendoff filled with hot takes, ghost gossip, and promises of chaos to come. See you in two weeks!