

Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain
Citizen Cain
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 entertainment and hard news with the Meghan McCain twist.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 38min
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 23, 2024 • 1h 22min
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 18, 2024 • 1h 35min
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 of Natalia Grace' documentaries. She gets into the truth and some stuff from behind the scenes.

Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 53min
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 11, 2024 • 1h 32min
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 9, 2024 • 1h 36min
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 Salt Lake City and that jaw-dropping finale.

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 45min
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.

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 17min
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 19, 2023 • 1h 30min
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 Meghan trauma bond over how much Los Angeles and D.C. have gone downhill over that last decade.

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 16: Finding Yourself
Meghan's best friend, S.E. Cupp, came in studio to talk about all of the things. They talk about mental health, anxiety, how cynical broadcasting has become, and how hard it is to maintain your identity once you become a mother. Then they get into all things Bravo, since S.E. is a Bravo Whisperer... she was one of the first people to know about Scandoval! Then, Capitol Hill icon, Newt Gingrich joins Meghan to talk about the state of the GOP, why he wants the Republican nominee to choose a female VP, and what he has in store for the holidays.