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CONTROL

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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 oppo ...
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Luke Clayton has been an outdoors writer for almost four decades and his byline appears in many different outdoor publications. Luke also pens a weekly outdoors column that runs in 41 Texas newspapers. For the past 15 years, Luke has hosted his radio show, CATFISH RADIO with Luke Clayton and friends which currently airs on 32 terrestrial radio stations and now as a weekly podcast right here on your favorite podcast app! Larry Weishuhn, aka “Mr. Whitetail” has shared a segment of the show wit ...
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Part game show and part chat show. Your host, London Welsh comedian Vix Leyton, holds an ever-changing numbered list of 30 possible subjects - from everyday to current affairs - and invites three comics to compete to take the mic with stories, anecdotes, jokes or even songs, like a parlour game at the best fantasy dinner party you could ever imagine. The game - fun. The rules - highly convoluted. The laughs - constant. Guests to play the arcade so far have included Sara Barron, Sikisa, Tiern ...
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Grade A Nation

Grade A USA

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Grade A Nation is what podcasts are meant to be: great conversations with great guests from all walks of life. We get to the bottom of discerning fact from fiction in a world that is sometimes seemingly filled with phonies and fakes. Topics are discussed with a quirky blend of humor and honesty. Hear from the interesting personalities of the day at their most unfiltered with compelling interviews. The podcast for folks that don't want to be pandered to or have their time wasted. A program pr ...
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) deal with a serious topic this week- do beans belong in chili? These two old Texans ought to have a pretty good idea if beans are acceptable or not, right? Next comes Kurt England with Vineyard Max www.vineyardmax.net Kurt grew up hunting waterfowl on the upper Texas coast and talks about changes in w…
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On a new episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the latest efforts to avoid a government shutdown. With Speaker Johnson’s original plan in tatters, what’s his next move? And how will it affect his relationship with Tom Emmer and Donald Trump? Then, Burgess Everett, the Semafor congressional bureau chief, joins the show t…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn kick things off with a discussion of food based deer attractant and several other interesting subjects. Next comes Guide Matt Burgess with Stealth Vision www.stealthvision.com Matt is about to fly into a remote area of Alaska and set up a camp for brown bear and moose. Next comes Bill Carey with Striper Express www.striperex…
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Congress is back, Brendan is back and CONTROL is back on Shutdown Watch. Hosts Annalyse Keller and Brendan Buck talk to Punchbowl’s Jake Sherman about where the spending fight stands and what moves party leaders will look to make. They discuss Speaker Johnson’s strategy, the impact of the upcoming election as well as Republican’s fundraising woes. …
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn kicks the show off with a discussion of a recent trip to Lake Tawakoni where they joined Jeff Rice to film a segment of their weekly TV Show “A Sportmans Life” that airs on Carbon TV as well as YouTube. Headquarters was a very comfortable cabin at Wind Point Park www.windpointpointtx.com where they got some awesome footage o…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn ( www.larryweishuhn.net ) kicks things off with Campfire Talk, these two old friends have been visiting with everyone each week on their Campfire Talk segment for 16 years now. Next comes Michaela Hill with Outdoor Legacy ( www.outdoorlegacygear.com ). Michaela is the office manager for this great company that sells all type…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn www.larryweishuhn.net begin the show with a discussion on hunting knives and a smorgasbord of interesting hunting talk. Next comes Paul Moore with Vineyard Max www.vineyardmax.net with an interesting discussion of how grape skins have been turned into a very effective deer attractant. Then along comes Mr. Dusty Vickrey, mana…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn (www.larryweishuhn.net) kick things off with some long range rifle shooting talk using Stealth Vision (www.stealthvision.com) scopes, followed by Jason Robertson, co host of The Late Night Vision Show on YouTube and owner of (www.outdoorlegacygear.com) the topic is using thermal spotters for recovering game and it’s many oth…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn kick the show off this week with a discussion on long range shooting and introduce a new line of awesome range finding binoculars by Stealth Vision www.stealthvision.com. Next comes our ole buddy Bill Carey with Striper Express www.striperexpress.com on Lake Texoma. Bill discusses a very consistent summer striper catching pa…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn kick the show off talking hog hunting and discussing their brand new book, The Poor Man’s Grizzly, signed copies are available through www.larryweishuh.net and www.catfishradio.org. Next comes Steven Waugh, a licensed wild hog buyer from Texas who also sells a very dependable line of video cameras for about $150 plus about $…
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The House may be out, but recess has not yet begun for CONTROL hosts Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci. After discussing the latest on the Trump assassination attempt investigations, JD Vance’s early struggles, VP Harris’s potential running mates, and some upcoming primaries, two very special guests join the show. First, Brendan Buck calls in to talk …
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn are talking about, what else? DEER HUNTING! This week, recalling hunts from their youth as well as this past February out in western Texas where they used a new product (to them) Vineyard Max www.vineyardmax.net to harvest some late season doe. Michelle Wohlberg (396-381-8779) joins Luke and discusses hunting big game up in …
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After one of the most newsworthy two-week stretches in recent memory, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci are back to make sense of everything that’s happened and where things may go. From President Biden’s decision not to stand for re-election to the groundswell of support for Vice President Harris to the assassination attempt on former President Trump…
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Luke and Larry Weishuhn kick off “Campfire Talk” this week talking about deer hunts from long ago. Next comes fishing guide Brett Kilmer with Chums on The Water Guide service www.chumsonthewater.com with a discussion on catching big hybrid stripers on lakes east of Dallas. Jason Robertson, host of “The Late Night Vision Show” on YouTube follows wit…
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Luke and Larry begin with a discussion on what a quality hunting knife should be and Larry tells about a Larry Weishuhn signature Silver Stag knife now on the market, available through www.vineyardmax.net and Larry’s website www.larryweishuhn.net . Next comes Joe Cunningham with Stealth Vision www.stealthvision.com to talk long range rifle shooting…
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As President Biden works to shore up support on Capitol Hill following his disastrous debate performance, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss the factors at play for congressional Democrats. How can Hakeem Jeffries maintain unity? What is the impact on down-ballot races? And what should House Republicans be doing amid all this? Plus, the appropr…
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Luke kicks this week’s show off with his long time friend Larry Weishuhn aka “Mr. Whitetail” with a discussion on everything from whitetail deer to hunting knives. Next Guide Casey Laughlin with Chums on the Water www.chumsonthewater.com guide service gives some summer tips for catching white bass. Luke’s good buddy Jeff Rice is heading up north to…
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The House is back from recess and so are hosts Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci. Appropriations bills are front and center this week, but the duo is also keeping their eyes on some other long-running topics, including Speaker Johnson’s oversight prongs, House primaries and the Senate leadership race – not to mention the Presidential debate and the Br…
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As the fallout from the Trump verdict continues to shape Congress, hosts Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci debate the latest moves from Republicans in the House and Senate targeting the Biden admin: will the vote to hold Merrick Garland in contempt succeed? What other actions can the House take? And can Mike Lee and other GOP senators hold up the Sena…
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With the House set to debate its first appropriations bill, hosts Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci analyze the outlook for appropriations season and some other happenings around Capitol Hill. They discuss the Fauci hearing, ICC sanctions, the border, and reproductive rights. Plus, some musings on elections taking place on both sides of the pond: Hous…
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After falling short months ago, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is bringing up the bipartisan immigration bill for another vote – what’s the play? Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by new co-host Mike Ricci, a partner at Seven Letter and former top advisor to Speakers Ryan and Boehner, to try to make sense of Schumer’s actions and a f…
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The chips fell with the House resoundingly voting to table a motion to oust Speaker Johnson. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller dive into the next moves for the key players: Will Marjorie Taylor Greene trigger another vote? How will Speaker Johnson maintain party unity? And will anyone face consequences for their vote? Plus, a discussion of the…
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Is this the week that Marjorie Taylor Greene finally forces a vote to remove Speaker Johnson? Following a marathon meeting in the Speaker’s Office Monday afternoon, Greene and her allies leave us waiting on what’s next. In the meantime, hosts Annalyse Keller and Brendan Buck break down what to watch if a vote moves forward. They also discuss Johnso…
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More like Motion to Vacation… With foreign aid passed and a light floor schedule this week, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller take a look down the road at what Congress needs to accomplish between now and the election, starting with FAA reauthorization. Then they discuss the latest developments with Speaker Johnson and the Motion to Vacate bef…
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On a special bonus episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down how Speaker Johnson got the foreign aid package over the line and what the fallout may be. Will he survive a Motion to Vacate? Can the “coalition government” of Republicans and Democrats keep the House functioning? And what else can Congress get done the rest o…
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Iran’s attack on Israel has scrambled the House calendar – with an aid package now the top priority. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller debate what will be included and how it can get through Congress. Then, they turn their attention down south where former President Trump offered support for Speaker Johnson, who also scored a win with the FISA…
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The solar eclipse has come and gone, but the Motion to Vacate still casts a shadow over Speaker Johnson. On the latest episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the paths available for Speaker Johnson to both pass Ukraine aid and keep his job. Plus, they talk about the impending impeachment trial for Secretary Mayorkas and …
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Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate the chair, so there is only one thing Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller can do – emergency pod! They cover all the angles of this surprise development, including Greene’s options, her motivation and how much support she has. Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller Producer: Benji Englander Articles Dis…
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House Republicans are back from their retreat and CONTROL is back on shutdown watch. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the latest in the spending negotiations and if the dispute over border security funding will lead to a government shutdown. Then, they talk about the low morale in the GOP conference, as evidenced by the low turnout at…
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In a rare week without a shutdown deadline, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller take stock of the latest appropriations negotiations and some other topics being discussed around the Hill, including Ukraine funding, impeachment, and the fallout from SOTU. Then, the pair analyze the state of the Senate leadership races: who’s in, who’s out, and wh…
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With Annalyse on vacation, Brendan Buck is at the controls during a busy week on Capitol Hill. First, following Senator Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he’s stepping down as Republican Leader, Brendan welcomes Paul Kane of the Washington Post to talk about how McConnell changed the Senate and explain the dividing lines in the Republican Confere…
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With Congress facing a partial government shutdown at the end of the week, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the roadblocks to funding the government and Speaker Johnson’s continued struggle to lead the Republican conference. They talk about the threats Johnson faces from the House Freedom Caucus in moving a spending package and effort…
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With Speaker Johnson announcing he won’t put the Senate’s foreign aid bill on the House floor, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down the looming showdown and what options are available to pass the aid package. Later, they talk about how the House’s efforts to impeach Secretary Mayorkas and pass Israel funding fell apart, Speaker Johnson…
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With the text of the Senate border bill finally released but the package facing long odds at ever becoming law, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss how Congress ended up in this position and how lawmakers might move forward on immigration, Ukraine, Israel, taxes, and more. Then, they are joined by Dan Conston, President of the Congressio…
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While Congress moves closer to an appropriations package, the prospect of an immigration deal is becoming more remote. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by NBC News’ Sahil Kapur to break down the dynamics at play between the House, the Senate and the White House. They examine the relationship between Speaker Johnson and Minority Lea…
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The laddered CR is back as lawmakers released another two-tiered stopgap spending bill to again avert a government shutdown. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Jen Sholtes, who covers budget and appropriations for POLITICO, to talk about the appropriations process, the challenges facing House Speaker Mike Johnson and the potential…
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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 po…
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12 days into the start of the Johnson Speakership – and with 12 days to go until a government shutdown – hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller offer their assessments of Speaker Johnson’s early moves, especially around the Israel aid package. They debate what’s next for the supplemental request and the overall appropriations process and wonder wha…
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As House Republicans gather (again) to choose a Speaker nominee, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss where things went wrong for Jim Jordan, run through the nine Speaker candidates, and explain why whoever emerges victorious will have a steep learning curve. Plus, Kevin McCarthy’s future and the outlook for President Biden’s supplemental…
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Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are suffering from a case of déjà vu as the GOP nominee for Speaker struggles to find the necessary votes. They debate the big questions facing the House Republican Conference: Can Steve Scalise secure enough support? What has Kevin McCarthy been up to? Does Patrick McHenry have the authority to pass aid for I…
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The Speakership is vacant, a shutdown looms (again), and no one has control in the House of Representatives. After a whirlwind week in the House, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller try to make sense of what just happened and where things go from here. They discuss Kevin McCarthy’s downfall, the race to replace him, the power available to Patric…
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We return once again to the vaults to bring you this live show from The Comedy Arcade at Edinburgh Fringe 2022! Featuring Alison Spittle, John Robertson, Jenny Ryan & Rich Wilson. You can now pick up tickets for The Comedy Arcade live from The Stand at Edinburgh Fringe 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We return once again to the vaults to bring you this live show from The Comedy Arcade at Edinburgh Fringe 2022! Featuring Rich Wilson, Sooz Kempner, Daman Bamrah & Kate McGann. You can now pick up tickets for The Comedy Arcade live from The Stand at Edinburgh Fringe 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We've dragged one from the vaults to bring you a live from Edinburgh 2022 special recording! Featuring Jacob Hatton, Jenny Ryan, Bec Hill & Rich Wilson. The Comedy Arcade is back at Edinburgh Fringe 2023! Live at The Stand at 16.40. Grab your tickets here: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/comedy-arcade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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With the debt limit raised but members of the Freedom Caucus in revolt, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Will Dunham – a former top aide to Speaker McCarthy – to try to figure out where the House Republican Conference goes from here. Can appropriations be done through regular order? How can leadership keep members in line? And i…
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We have a debt limit deal – but how many votes will it get? To answer that question, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Matt Bravo, former Director of Floor Operations for then-House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The trio discuss the vote whipping process, the key lawmakers to watch and the importance of vibes before making some pr…
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As the U.S. barrels toward a default, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller analyze the latest in negotiations between Congress and the White House. They game out what a final deal may look like but have different levels of optimism it will get done before the deadline. Then, they are joined by Ben Harris, the former Assistant Secretary for Econom…
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As the possible nightmare scenario draws closer, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by NBC News’ Ali Vitali to search for optimism in the debt ceiling negotiations. They discuss Speaker McCarthy’s success thus far and what pitfalls may lie ahead, Senate Democrats revolting against President Biden and whether work requirements are tru…
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With the “X” date and a possible default fast approaching, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller return to break down the debt ceiling drama. They recap the recent White House meeting and discuss Speaker McCarthy’s impressive ability to hold his conference together along with Democrats misplaced hopes for a discharge petition. Then, CNN’s Phil Mat…
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After moving out of the public eye for a bit, Jeremy Gardner stops by for a cool conversation. We cover his early years as an only child at tension with his parents for not listening and rebelling against authority; some of this might be attributable to being neurodivergent. Jeremy discusses how his time at the University of Michigan facilitated th…
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