CONTROL
CONTROL is a podcast hosted by Seven Letter’s Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller, two veterans of Capitol Hill who now serve as communications strategists to Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and advocacy coalitions. Drawing on their experience in GOP congressional politics, the podcast seeks to look around the corner at the policy priorities and political dynamics that will define Congress. The podcast series talks to experts who know the institution and helps explain the challenges and opportunities facing a divided Congress. Guests include subject-matter experts, journalists, former lawmakers, and political operatives, all with a keen insight into what is next for Washington. With Season 2 of CONTROL, you can expect a new episode every Tuesday when Congress is in session.
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Episodes
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
On a new episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down the busy lame duck session of Congress: Will an omnibus spending package get done – and when? Will the defense authorization fall victim to the ”war on woke”? And how does all this affect Kevin McCarthy’s quest for 218 votes? Then, former Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) joins the show to discuss the latest developments in China and Ukraine, along with the differences between the new GOP majority and his class of 2010.
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Former Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO)
Producer: Benji Englander
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
On this episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Alyssa Farah Griffin – former Trump White House Communications Director and Freedom Caucus Spokesperson – to discuss the evolution of the House Freedom Caucus and what pressure the group may exert on Kevin McCarthy. Plus, a game of buy or sell on common DC narratives.
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Alyssa Farah Griffin
Producer: Benji Englander
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman joins hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller to try make sense of the unexpected midterm election results and answer some big questions: Does Kevin McCarthy still have the votes to be the next Speaker? Will Mitch McConnell face real pressure to continue as Senate Leader? Is this the end of Nancy Pelosi’s career? And what’s in store for the lame duck session of Congress beginning soon?
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Jake Sherman
Producer: Benji Englander
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
On the first episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller welcome former House Speaker Paul Ryan and discuss what to expect from a possible GOP majority in the House of Representatives. They talk about the outlook for Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, balancing campaign promises with legislative reality, and areas of potential policy action and oversight. Speaker Ryan shares his insights into how Republicans will wield their newfound power.
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Paul Ryan
Producer: Benji Englander
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
CONTROL is a podcast hosted by Seven Letter’s Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller, two veterans of Capitol Hill who now serve as communications strategists to Fortune 500 companies, non-profits and advocacy coalitions. Drawing on their experience in GOP congressional politics, the podcast seeks to look around the corner at the policy priorities and political dynamics that will define Congress following the 2022 midterm elections.