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CONTROL

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CONTROL is a podcast hosted by Seven Letter’s Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci, 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. You can expect a new episode every Tuesday when Congress is in session.

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    • State of the Union: What’s on the Line? Feat. Sahil Kapur
      Feb 24 2026

      It’s State of the Union day! Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci share what they’ll be looking for during tonight’s speech and how lawmakers from both parties are likely to react. Then, they discuss the latest maneuvering around DHS funding, tariffs, and the SAVE America Act before being joined by Sahil Kapur, Senior National Political Reporter for NBC News, to learn the latest from Capitol Hill and the White House. When will the government shutdown end? Is the talking filibuster a realistic possibility? Is President Trump losing his grip on the GOP? All that and more only on CONTROL.

      Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

      Guest: Sahil Kapur, NBC News

      Audio Producer: Benji Englander

      Video Producer: Regina Anderson

      Articles Discussed:

      NYT: ‘It’s Going to Be a Long Speech’: Trump Prepares for State of the Union

      POLITICO: A high-stakes State of the Union just got harder for Trump

      Axios: Democratic response to Trump's SOTU becomes a crowded affair

      NBC News: 'Everyone here is irate': White House scrambles after tariff loss as Trump unloads on Supreme Court

      CNBC: Congress contemplates its role on tariffs after Supreme Court decision

      The Hill: Republicans eye opening for DHS deal this week as Democrats double down

      NBC News: Trump's election bill tops 50 Senate votes, but Democrats could still block it

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      1 h et 8 min
    • Can the Senate Break the DHS Funding Stalemate? Feat. Andrew Desiderio
      Feb 10 2026

      All signs point to a stalemate on Homeland Security funding – where does Congress go from here? Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss if a deal can be reached or if another shutdown is ahead. Then, Andrew Desiderio, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, joins the show to share what he is hearing from the halls of the Senate. Plus, revelations in the Epstein files continue to roil Capitol Hill, pressure is rising to pass the SAVE America Act, and more Members head for the exits.

      Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

      Guest: Andrew Desiderio, Punchbowl News

      Audio Producer: Benji Englander

      Video Producer: Regina Anderson

      Articles Discussed:

      Punchbowl News: The Big Four, Trump and DHS

      Punchbowl News: WH responds to Democrats’ DHS overhaul

      Punchbowl News: Clintons continue sparring with Comer

      CNN: GOP lawmaker behind Congress’ Epstein push says Commerce Secretary Lutnick should resign over links

      The Hill: House GOP digs in on push for voting bill in hopes of pressuring Senate

      Matt’s Five Points: Talking Filibuster Explainer

      The Hill: Rep. Mark Amodei is 30th House Republican to not seek reelection

      NYT: The Troubled State of the Senate Has Members Eyeing Governorships

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      1 h et 2 min
    • Inside the White House as the Government Shuts Down (Again) Feat. Shelby Talcott
      Feb 3 2026

      With the government shutdown again, it is starting to feel like Groundhog Day at CONTROL. Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci analyze the latest impasse from every angle and are joined by Semafor White House Correspondent Shelby Talcott to hear the administration’s perspective. They discuss the key players in the negotiations, the divide between House and Senate Democrats, and President Trump’s shifting focus. Plus, what does the surprising result in a Texas special election say about the midterms?

      Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci

      Guest: Shelby Talcott, Semafor

      Audio Producer: Benji Englander

      Video Producer: Regina Anderson

      Articles Discussed:

      Semafor: Democrats strike deal with White House on government funding

      Politico: How Mike Johnson is scrambling to keep the shutdown short

      CNN: Trump leans on Republicans to back his funding deal with Democrats — eager to end government shutdown

      NBC News: Schumer and Jeffries take different tacks on government funding bill

      NYT: Clintons Capitulate on House Epstein Inquiry, Agreeing to Testify

      NYT: Democratic Upset in Deep Red Texas District Rattles Republicans

      Semafor: Trump administration eyes drawdown in Minnesota

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      54 min
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