Meghan McCain Has Entered The Chat

Full disclaimer...Meghan and Miranda are not Swifties.. so don't come for us as we review her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department." To help us navigate our feelings...and keep us from getting doxxed, we bring in our super producer, Ashley, who is a bonafide Taylor Swift expert, to explain the critical reviews and why the fan base feels such a strong parasocial relationship to the singer. Then, our great friends Guy Benson and Mary Katherine Ham pop in to talk about news, pop culture stuff, and whether cannibals really ate Joe Biden's uncle.

We're excited to bring you a comprehensive conversation between Meghan and Dr. Phil McGraw. He's got a lot going on after ending his daytime talk show, and he's here to talk about it. Dr. Phil breaks down COVID lockdowns, mental health, the election, and favorite moments from his infamous talk show. After that, Meghan and Miranda talk about the weirdness going on at Bravo, and Meghan gives her take on which city she'd like to see get a Housewives franchise.

It's a big day for us...the amazing Drea de Matteo is here to talk about her career, Covid, politics, family, OnlyFans, everything! But first...Meghan and Miranda have important business to discuss. One of their favorite housewives just got dropped from 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', and they have to get into it. Plus, they both saw 'Civil War' and gave their honest (spoiler-free) movie review. Okay, onto the really good stuff. Drea de Matteo has a lot going on, but she made time for Meghan and they get right into it. We're not even gonna give you any teases here...just listen to it. It's what Adriana La Cerva would want you to do.

Gail Thackray might be the most interesting woman in the world. Her life story is so wild; you just have to hear it to believe it. It truly has everything...sex, drugs, movie stars, mob ties, natural disasters, and how someone can lose it all, just to get it back again. Gail isn't only interesting, she's inspiring - We hope you love this one as much as we did!

Time to talk some 2024 politics with Link Lauren, a senior advisor to the Robert F. Kennedy campaign. He and Meghan talk all about Kennedy's VP choice... and Meghan's feelings about her, Link's recent profile in the Washington Post, and what he thinks is gonna happen in November. Link gives a lot of insider tea about how a campaign runs, especially during the social media age, and why having a third candidate is important.

Spring Break is over, and reality has officially set back in. This is officially the "Most Boring Election Ever" (copyright pending), But at least we get to talk about it with interesting people like Batya Ungar-Sargon. Before that, though, Meghan and Miranda catch up on everything that blew up their group chats, including that wild Roseanne video from Mar-a-Lago. Then... serious business! Batya joins us to talk about her new book "Second Class: How The Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women." They have a fascinating conversation about how the left is cannibalizing their own base, anti-semitism, and share some stories about the late Senator Joe Lieberman.

We're going to break format a little bit today because we have a very special guest in the house! Meghan's sister-in-law, Emily Domenech, joins us to discuss misogyny in politics and the media. The two get into a deep discussion about whether we'll actually see a woman elected President in our lifetime.

Former President Donald Trump is a lot of things, but one thing we know for sure is that he's a fraudster. That's why we're so lucky that one of our best friends and favorite guests is an expert on people like this. Seena Ghaznavi hosts The Fraudsters Podcast and breaks down what's going on with Trump's civil fraud case in New York and why he caught a break on his fines. It's fun, we'll laugh and learn together.

This is a fun one! Meghan and Miranda are thrilled to welcome our childhood icon Melissa Joan Hart to the show today... and she's as lovely as you'd imagine her to be. Miranda even tells Meghan about how she used to pretend to be Clarissa from Melissa's hit '90s show 'Clarissa Explains It All.' Meghan and Melissa talk about EVERYTHING from the child abuse levied against Nickelodeon in the documentary 'Quiet On The Set' to gun control and even how Melissa went viral for being cast as a grandmother in a recent movie. This one is a must listen!

Oh boy, there is a lot going on. Meghan and Miranda open the show with their analysis of the Diddy situation because that's the biggest thing blowing up our chats. The news this week has been particularly gross and heavy...it's time to call in the big guns. By that, we mean Dr. Drew Pinksy. He and Meghan talk about how the United States isn't one of the top 20 happiest countries in the world and why he thinks that people are more depressed than ever. They also talk about the overuse of Ozempic and other weight loss meds. Then, our official UK correspondent, Lady Sarah Elliot, joins us for an update on Princess Kate's cancer announcement.

Blowing up in the chat this week has been the term "double hater voter," which is exactly what it sounds like. It's for anyone who can't stand the thought that we're living in 2020 Part 2 and have to vote for either Biden or Trump and continue this hellish cycle. To go through this and other political news of the week...and roast Vivek Ramaswamy is Puck News' Senior Political Correspondent, Tara Palmeri.

Thank you for entering our chat...now with video! Meghan and Miranda have opened this up to a video chat and have some feelings about it. We hope you enjoy this new feature, and if not, there's still the audio! Lady Sarah Elliot came all the way across the pond from London to talk to us about politics, but more importantly - what the hell is up with Kate Middleton? We're still obsessed and it's blowing up our chat with memes and conspiracy theories.

Congresswoman Nancy Mace appeared on George Stephanopoulos' Sunday show, where she was attacked for being a victim of sexual assault as a teenager. She joined Meghan in the studio to talk about what it felt like to be on that set, having that conversation for nearly 10 minutes without any warning or heads up. They also talk about Nancy's more viral moments while in office and how she manages being a working mom. Then, Laurye Blackford calls in from London to discuss what the hell is going on with Kate Middleton...because what the hell IS going on with Kate Middleton? Everyone has a theory, and you'll hear ours.

Christine Rosen is a very serious, well-respected journalist who we tricked into talking about Kate Middleton conspiracy theories. Don't worry...she also talks about the bizarre garbage fire that was the Oscars. They also got into the State of The Union speech and talked about how their friendship began...over a podcast.

Well, it finally happened: Nikki Haley quit while Trump and Biden won a bunch of states on Super Tuesday. Shocking. Meghan (and Miranda's) brain crush, Steve Kornacki, joins us to go through the numbers and see who these pesky independents might vote for come November. Then, Meghan's long-time friend and real cowboy political advisor, Mark McKinnon, comes on to share stories about their time together working on campaigns and even poke fun at some of Washington, D.C.'s elite.

It's Super Tuesday! Hundreds of delegates are up for grabs in 15 states for both parties...but we all know it'll be Trump and Biden. Blegh. Meghan talks to Nikki Schwab, a reporter who has been on the campaign trail with the candidates and has probably stayed in every hotel and motel in the country. Then, our friend and the O.G. Influencer Perez Hilton pops in to talk about all the drama at Bravo with the various lawsuits and accusations of misconduct.

Today's episode features a very special guest...Miranda's very sick toddler daughter, Cece, who sat on her lap almost the entire recording. They talked about Mitch McConnnell announcing his retirement now and not 15 years ago. Then, Jenn Hoffman joins to talk about the corruption in family courts and a particularly tragic case about a mother who had her kids ripped away from her. Tim Carney pops in to talk with Meghan in the studio about the joys of parenthood and how millennials were sold a huge lie about family life.

Did you catch the Wendy Williams documentary? Meghan and Miranda watched as much as they could bear... but still break down a lot of the biggest moments and their theories about what is going on there. Then Fox News Channel's Harris Faulkner joins to talk about her career and how her family keeps her grounded. Then Billy Binion joins Meghan in the studio to talk about social media, politics, and even more about Wendy Williams.

Meghan is back behind the microphone with a supersized episode to make up for missing a day. She and Miranda talk about 'Vanderpump Rules' star Tom Sandoval's insane comments to the New York Times and other Bravo related news. Then, Best-selling authors Bethany Mandel and Karol Markowicz join Meghan to discuss social issues, parenting, and what is going on in schools. Finally, our friend Mo Kelly pops in for some 2024 election talk.

Post Valentine's Day blues got you down? Don't worry, we'll lift your spirits with some talk about Russia's current threats against the country! Meghan is joined by Michael Moynihan to talk about politics, media, and how people suck on social media. Then journalist Elizabeth Weil comes on to talk about her amazing long-form piece 'The Women Who Walked Away' all about a woman who, along with her sister and teenage son, left civilization during Covid and desperately tried to stay alive in the mountains of Colorado.

Happy Valentine's Day! We're chatting about love stories and how couples make it work. Meghan talks to influencer Julie Soloman and actor Johnathon Schaech about their beautiful family, but also what they've learned from mistakes made in former relationships and marriages and how they're making this marriage thrive. Also, the story of how they met is really cute. Then, Pete and Jennifer Hegseth from Fox News join to tell us about how they make time for each other while raising seven kids and managing Pete's busy career on TV. Don't worry, it's not all roses and kisses... Meghan and Miranda give a little bit of their reaction to the Super Bowl too.

This show is a doozy. Meghan begins with Ryan Girdusky, who joins her in studio to talk politics, pop culture, and how he was the only person brave enough to tell Ron DeSantis the truth. Then, David Axelrod talks about the 2024 ego race to the White House along with campaigns past and analyzes where they went wrong or incredibly right.

Meghan wants to know why President Biden's approval ratings are so crazy low. To figure out what he's doing wrong, she brings in Newsweek's Batya Ungar-Sargon. Then, we know Gen-Z is in crisis mode like... all the time. To talk about all things like Kardashian toxic beauty standards and even whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are government psyops, Meghan talks to Mary Morgan, host of 'Pop Culture Crisis' at Timcast Media.

Sage Steele is a talented broadcaster who was canceled after years of working for ESPN because of her political beliefs. Sage and Meghan discuss being judged for their ideologies and what Sage plans to do next. Then Carlos King joins us for a Bravo roundup, including the controversial decision to leave Monica out of the next season of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' and the hour-long bore that was the 'Vanderpump Rules' premiere. Commentary's Matthew Continetti tops off the episode with some political talk.

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Junior joins Meghan to talk about his life growing up in a political family and how it has shaped his ideology. They also discuss some of the more controversial headlines about his policy and how some may have been overblown. We also hear about his love story with actress Cheryl Hines and the unlikely person who set them up. Then Countess Luann de Lesseps, star of Bravo's 'Real Housewives of New York' comes on to talk about filming the most recent season of 'Ultimate Girls Trip' and what her dating life is like right now. She's about to go on tour with a brand new cabaret show and gives us a sneak peek at some of the new parts of her act.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

She cooks, she cleans, she makes it nice... she's Dorinda Medley. The Bravo scene stealer and star of the upcoming 'Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy' goes deep with Meghan. They talk about how it was to be back filming with her former castmates, going through the holidays while grieving, and of course hosting. Then, former Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy comes in studio to talk about his incredible career and highlights some of his favorite moments. He also dishes on some of his least favorite members of Congress and how thinks the 2024 election might play out.

Prepare to get real from the jump because today's show starts with Meghan telling Miranda her secret for beating pneumonia. It gets even more personal with icon Janice Dean where they dive deep into her incredible career, but also how Janice counseled Meghan through her fertility journey. Then Dave Rubin pops in to talk politics and parenthood. Dave shares THE BEST Ron DeSantis story you'll hear all year... trust.

Meghan is back! Pneumonia tried to take her down, but taking some time off and binging Real Housewives has brought her back to life. She talks to Dr. Marty Makary about the pneumonia outbreak and if there might be more going on that we don't know about. Then, our problematic fave... who we don't find problematic, Blaire White, talks to Meghan about EVERYTHING, including why she'll never live in her native California again... and why saying Gavin Newsom's name makes her feel physically ill.

Happy Thanksgiving! We want to kick off the most wonderful time of the year with some of our most wonderful friends. Meghan celebrates Friendsgiving with Kat Timpf and Seena Ghaznavi where they laugh about turkey, traditions, and trauma. Then, Sean Walsh talks about his Thanksgiving traditions as an Aussie living in the U.S.

The first rule of Congressional Fight Club is that we're definitely gonna talk about the Congressional Fight Club. Meghan is joined by broadcasting icon Geraldo Rivera. They bond over being the "odd one out" on their respective shows as well as his legendary career. Then, Noah Rothman enters the chat to talk about the March For Israel and all the wildness happening on Capitol Hill this week.

Appalled and terrified by the surge of antisemitism across the country, Meghan is joined by Noa Tishby and Ethan Bearman. They talk about what is happening on college campuses and major cities with all the pro-Hamas demonstrations as well as how the Jewish community can be supported during these dark times.

Meghan is so excited to interview her first 2024 Presidential Candidate, Governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum! They discuss the ongoing issues with the RNC and Tuesday night's election results. Then, Sarah Elliott shares her unique perspective as an American living in the UK. Finally, Jason Rantz shares his experiences living with this new surge of antisemitism while living in one of the country's most fringe-left wing cities.

Meghan blends traditional journalism with new media by talking with two trailblazers. First, she talks with iconic political reporter Susan Page about her career that spans seven White House administrations. Then, a rising star in the field, already making a name for himself on TikTok covering politics is Link Lauren. He tells us about his exciting boots on the ground experience covering the 2024 election and how he knew the Pence campaign would flop... a month before they dropped.

Meghan is joined by media reporter and fellow cable news veteran, Brian Stelter. They dive deep into old wounds and talk about the times they were worried they might be addicted to being on television. Brian discusses his ousting from CNN and what he sees for the future of the network... and the media landscape in general. He also shares bits from his new book, 'Network of Lies' and it gets Meghan to share a story she's never told publicly.

Happy Halloween! It's Meghan's FAVORITE holiday and we can't wait to celebrate. To get in the mood, Meghan talks to Lauren the Mortician about her life growing up in a funeral home and then going into the family business too. Halloween is one of the deadliest holidays... she'll give us some stories and tips to survive the night. Then, Thom Reed tells Meghan all about his alien encounter in the Berkshires. It's official government record, fascinating, and very scary.

Erika Jayne joins Meghan the morning after the premiere of the thirteenth season of Bravo's smash hit 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' They talk about some of the behind the scenes drama and about how Erika continues to rebuild her life. Meghan and Erika swap stories about being eviscerated in the press and how they got through it by leaning on each other.

Meghan welcomes New York Congressman George Santos into the studio for a very personal in-depth interview. He opens up about his marriage and how he met his husband, whether they want to have children, and how they've handled their lives changing so drastically. Meghan also gets the details about *that* drag pic and the real story about his life when he was young, wild, and free. You don't want to miss this wide ranging conversation about everything you've ever wanted to know about the most fascinating Congressman... ever! Disclaimer: As mentioned in the announcement of this podcast, the goal is to offer a safe environment for people of all backgrounds. While we may not agree with everything they say here or have done, we believe they should have the opportunity to share their side of the story. Plenty of reputable reporters and publications have interviewed controversial elected officials, even those with charges against them. We plan to do the same so we as listeners and critical thinkers have the chance to make our own choices on how to view them.

It's Meghan's Birthday! We wanted to celebrate Meghan's birthday in a way that she would truly appreciate... with a pajama podcast from our bedrooms! We're first joined by Carlos King where there is a lot of Bravo and Housewives gossip but even more laughs. Then Perez Hilton drops in to talk about Britney Spears and her upcoming book and of course, a little bit of politics... it wouldn't be a McCain party without some of that. Enjoy this bonus birthday party, because we sure did!

Meghan talks to Senator Ted Cruz and longtime political analyst Ben Ferguson who together host their hit podcast "Verdict with Ted Cruz" about everything from Israel to being the subject of constant public scrutiny. Then Danielle Greenbaum Davis, an Emmy-award winning producer, writer, and a Jewish mom- on the antisemitism at play on college campuses and in the media. Finally, Leah McSweeney- writer, podcast host, reality television star and fashion designer joins Meghan to call out the celebrities who are spreading Hamas propaganda.

On the premiere episode of “Meghan McCain has Entered the Chat,” Meghan dives into the developing crisis in Israel. She begins with Jamie Kirchick, Tablet Columnist and “Secret City” author, on how politicians, college campuses, and public influencers are responding- and not responding. Then she turns to Psychotherapist Stacy Kaiser who talks about social media and World War 3 - and how we can process these horrific images coming out. She concludes with a behind-the-scenes story from veteran and Florida Congressman, Cory Mills. He tells us how he flew to Israel to personally help rescue nearly 100 American citizens who were trapped in the middle of a war.

Did you miss me? On October 17th, Meghan McCain will Enter The Chat!