California’s Breaking Point And Meghan McCain’s Emotional Return

Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

Citizen Cain Productions

News, News Commentary, Society & Culture

3.8 • 824 Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

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 political earthquake happening in California as Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins the show to talk about Gavin Newsom, homelessness, taxes, the collapse of California’s economy, and why he believes Republicans can win the state again. Plus: Spencer Pratt’s surprising rise in California politics Trump’s growing influence over GOP primaries John Cornyn’s brutal Texas loss Ken Paxton and the future of the Republican Party Why California voters may finally be ready for change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Some follow the noise.
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0:05.4	Because behind every headline is a bottom line.
0:09.3	Whether it's the funds-fueling AI or crypto's trillion-dollar swings,
0:13.8	there's a money-side to every story.
0:16.5	And when you see the money-side, you understand what others miss.
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0:29.8	Attention all passengers.
0:32.0	The Uber ride for Mark and Jamal's romantic weekend
0:35.2	will depart in four minutes from Platform 6.
0:38.3	Your ride comes with a rolling countryside sunset view and a table seat, ideal for playing
0:43.9	footsie beneath.
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0:49.8	Trains on Uber.
0:54.8	Megan McCain has entered the chat. Yes and no.
1:24.3	I mean, it has its advantages, it has its disadvantage. I mean, but on balance,
1:32.7	I would say no. So, I mean, nobody's going to live up to the role of my dad's plate. So I,
1:41.4	and I knew that a long time ago.
1:48.7	Welcome to Citizen McCain. I am your host,
1:53.2	Megan McCain. If you're listening to the podcast and you want to join us on Zoom, you can register to do that at 2A.tv slash Megan. And if you're watching right now on YouTube, please subscribe
1:58.9	at Citizen McCain, YouTube.
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