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Trump’s Iran Messaging Problem, Rubio’s Rise, and Kristi Noem’s fall
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Summary
Miranda Wilkins is filling in while Meghan McCain is still out on maternity leave, and this week she’s joined by Ryan Girdusky and Yemisi Egbewole to break down the chaos coming out of Iran, the White House’s wildly mixed messaging, and why so many voters still have no idea what the actual endgame is. They get into the growing divide inside the MAGA coalition over military action, why Marco Rubio suddenly looks like the most visible person in the administration, and whether JD Vance is actually the heir apparent or just the guy with the title. Then they dive into Kristi Noem’s very obvious not-a-promotion, the absurd DHS spending questions that helped tank her, and why her whole tenure felt more like cosplay than governing. They also touch on the latest Epstein mess, Bill Clinton being Bill Clinton, and wrap with a little palate cleanser courtesy of Sweet Brown, because truly, ain’t nobody got time for that. Many thanks to our advertiser, QUINCE! Use code "MCCAIN" to get free shipping and 365-day returns. https://www.quince.com/mccain #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices