CONTROL
Seven Letter
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.
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.
Episodes
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Nov 17, 2022 • 53min
A House Freedom Caucus Deep Dive Feat. Alyssa Farah Griffin
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
Nov 10, 2022 • 40min
”Shell-shocked” – Now What? feat. Jake Sherman
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
Nov 2, 2022 • 48min
What to Expect from a Possible GOP Majority feat. Former Speaker Paul Ryan
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
Oct 31, 2022 • 1min
Introducing 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 following the 2022 midterm elections.
