Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Before taking a short summer break, Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins open the show with a heartfelt conversation about a longtime friend, reflecting on the pressures of public life, the importance of compassion, and the responsibility social media platforms have when deeply personal moments unfold online.

Then Spectrum News host Mo Kelly and political commentator Lenny McAllister join the show to break down Michigan's closely watched Democratic Senate primary, the growing divide between establishment Democrats and democratic socialists, what Abdul El-Sayed's victory means for 2028, and whether either party is still speaking to the exhausted political middle.

Plus:

- Abdul El-Sayed's narrow victory over Haley Stevens
- Are democratic socialists reshaping the Democratic Party?
- Trump's falling approval ratings and what they mean for Republicans
- Can Texas finally become competitive?
- J.D. Vance and the future of the GOP
- Zendaya unexpectedly settles Meghan's (ugly) shoe debate
- Why Meghan and Miranda are taking a short summer break before the midterms heat up
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Is the Republican Party changing into something entirely new?

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins react to the growing ideological battle inside the GOP, from the rise of post-liberal conservatism to the influence of figures like Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and J.D. Vance. As both political parties wrestle with identity, the conversation explores where conservatism is headed and what it could mean for 2028.

Senior National Review writer and bestselling author Noah Rothman joins the show to discuss his new book Blood and Progress, the resurgence of democratic socialism, the Democratic Socialists of America, political violence, and why both parties are facing profound internal divisions. He also weighs in on the future of the Republican coalition, Trump's approval ratings, and the growing influence of post-liberal politics.

Plus:

Concern grows over Ariana Grande's health after her latest music video

The latest twists in Maine's Senate race

The Democratic Socialists of America and the future of the Democratic Party

Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the "America First" coalition

Trump's approval ratings and what they could mean for Republicans in 2028

Audience questions on Mitch McConnell, political violence, and the future of both parties

Meghan and Miranda's latest obsession, Widow's Bay

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Is the Democratic Party moving toward the center, or further to the left?

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins react to President Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner, his continuing feud with CNN's Kaitlan Collins, and how the night was a huge flop before diving into one of the biggest questions facing Democrats ahead of 2028.

Then bestselling political journalist Amie Parnes, senior political correspondent at The Hill and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Fight and Shattered, joins the show to discuss Haley Stevens' Senate campaign, the Democratic Party's decision to make South Carolina its first presidential primary, the growing influence of democratic socialism, and what the early 2028 presidential landscape could look like.

Plus:

Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner performance

The continuing Trump and Kaitlan Collins feud

Haley Stevens embraces her viral moment

Is socialism helping or hurting Democrats?

The Democratic Socialists' most controversial platform positions

Marco Rubio closing the gap on JD Vance

The incredible story of a passenger who survived being partially sucked out of an airplane window

Miranda's big move into her new home

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Arizona's primary elections could reshape the political map heading into 2028.

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are joined by KTAR radio host Bruce St. James to break down the biggest winners and losers from Arizona's pivotal primary, including Andy Biggs' commanding Republican victory, Katie Hobbs' path to reelection, Ruben Gallego's growing political ambitions, and why Arizona remains one of the country's most important political bellwethers.

Then political commentator Elisha Krauss joins the show to discuss the race to replace Senator Lindsey Graham, Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America, and why Zohran Mamdani's rise continues to reshape the national political conversation.

Plus:

The future of South Carolina after Lindsey Graham

Darline Graham enters the Senate race

Mark Kelly and 2028 speculation

Haley Stevens vs. Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan

The Epstein files and Real Housewives collide

Meghan and Miranda respond to viral comments about aging, motherhood, and life in the public eye

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Could Zohran Mamdani become the Democratic Party's biggest political force?

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down why Mamdani's media savvy, messaging, and political instincts have Meghan sounding the alarm for Republicans after listening to his recent interview on The Daily. They also discuss why AOC's latest campaign stop landed very differently, and whether Democrats are heading toward a new generation of leadership.

Then, author and former CPAC director Lisa De Pasquale joins the show to talk about the evolution of conservatism, the rise and fall of CPAC, and why Donald Trump's first CPAC appearance changed Republican politics forever.

Plus:

JD Vance's controversial comments on Israel and Iran

John Fetterman hints he may leave the Democratic Party

Sunny Hostin's son's arrest and the body camera footage everyone is talking about

Lisa De Pasquale's remarkable 170 pound health journey and lessons from The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age

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