Meghan & Miranda on Midterm Panic, Talarico Rumors & Kelly Clarkson's Bird

Is the predicted Democratic midterm wave really coming, or is everyone panicking a little too early?

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins welcome veteran political journalist Salena Zito for a look at the 2026 midterms, the races that could determine control of Congress and what she's actually hearing from voters on the ground.

While some election forecasts point toward major Democratic gains, Salena offers a different perspective based on her reporting in Ohio's Mahoning Valley. She breaks down the Senate races, explains why she isn't convinced Republicans are headed for a catastrophic election night and shares what political insiders may be missing about working-class voters.

Then things get heated over James Talarico's absence from the Texas Senate campaign trail. Meghan questions his explanation and the campaign's handling of the situation, while Miranda pushes back on the conspiracy theories and asks why a candidate recovering from the flu has become such a political spectacle.

The conversation also turns to 2028. Is JD Vance already the presumptive Republican nominee? Could Marco Rubio end up on the ticket? And do Democrats have a stronger contender in Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear or someone else entirely?

Plus, Salena shares some exciting behind-the-scenes news about the film adaptation of her book about the Trump assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.

But first, Meghan and Miranda have VERY different reactions to Kelly Clarkson's feud with a Brooklyn shop over a $15,000 mechanical bird. Is Kelly punching down on a small business, or is the store being unnecessarily precious about a bird that sings?

It's midterm anxiety, presidential speculation, celebrity drama and another lively Monday with Meghan and Miranda.

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