Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain

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

May 28, 2026·1h 5m
Episode Description from the Publisher

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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