# Hantavirus Fears And The Growing Rubio 2028 Conversation

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Podcast: [Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain](https://stenobird.com/podcast/citizen-mccain-with-meghan-mccain-6648263)
Published: 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00
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Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down the terrifying possible hantavirus outbreak aboard a stranded cruise ship and why the story feels straight out of a horror movie. Plus, concern grows after passengers reportedly die and countries refuse to let the ship dock. The episode also dives into Marco Rubio’s viral White House briefing room moment and why speculation about 2028 is heating up fast. Meghan and Miranda debate whether Rubio or JD Vance has the stronger path forward inside the Republican Party. Then, entrepreneur and Pizza Girl founder Caroline D’Amore joins the show to talk about becoming politically independent after October 7th, raising kids in Los Angeles, RFK Jr., Hollywood’s political climate, and why so many Californians are frustrated with local leadership. Also in this episode: • Katie Porter’s latest campaign cringe • Obama marriage rumors and political media backlash • Why Qatar-funded influencer culture keeps growing online • Spencer Pratt’s surprising mayoral momentum in Los Angeles • The state of California politics heading into 2026 midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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