Best Mike Tully Podcasts (2025)

After many close calls, is this the time Congress actually shuts down the government? With just two weeks left until funding runs out, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the state-of-play. Can Speaker Johnson wrangle enough votes again? Will soaring tensions in the Senate scuttle any deal? They also talk about the murder of Charlie Kirk and i…

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Back from Recess, Staring at a Shutdown Feat. Ali Vitali 1:01:44

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After an extended summer break, Congress is back in session with one major item on the to-do list: fund the government. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller debate the odds of a shutdown and the challenging dynamics facing Senate Minority Leader Schumer. They also discuss the latest with the Epstein case and the impending changes to confirming nominees…

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August 1995 New Music: Garbage, Rancid, Blind Melon, and MORE! 56:26

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August 1985 New Music: John Mellencamp, The Cure, Prince, and MORE! 45:10

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July 1995 New Music: Selena, 311, Coolio, "Clueless," and MORE! 37:20

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Six Months of GOP Control of Washington Feat. Jonathan Martin 54:57

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Six months into the Trump administration and with Congress headed out for a long summer recess, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin to take stock of where we are and where we might be headed. They cover President Trump’s interest – or lack thereof – in Congressional policy debates, the outlook for appropriation…

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July 1985 New Music: Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, "Back to the Future," and MORE! 46:16

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Is a Shutdown Back on the Table? Feat. Katherine Tully-McManus 52:47

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With reconciliation in the rear-view mirror, the countdown is on to the next government funding deadline. But first Congress must deal with a rescissions package that is making the appropriations process even more contentious than usual. To break it all down, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by POLITICO’s Katherine Tully-McManus, a congr…

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Where Does the Freedom Caucus Go from Here? Feat. Matt Fuller 1:05:38

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law, with the Freedom Caucus again at the center of the drama. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Matt Fuller, Congressional Bureau Chief at NOTUS and long-time chronicler of the Freedom Caucus, to discuss the group’s history, recent actions and future moves. Plus, reconciliation “Winners and Losers” an…

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The Megabill’s Moment of Truth Feat. Eleanor Mueller 33:55

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As House and Senate leaders continue to move the One Big Beautiful Bill forward, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller break down the latest developments in Congress. They offer their reactions to Senator Tillis’ retirement announcement, forecast how both the Freedom Caucus and moderates may react to the changes put in the bill by the Senate, and wonder…

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June 1995 New Music: Alanis, Foo Fighters, Bjork, Michael Jackson, and MORE! 1:14:21

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Can the Senate Deliver Before the Fourth of July? Feat. John Bresnahan 54:29

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As the self-imposed Fourth of July deadline nears, the Senate is set for a pivotal week in their efforts to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss changes to the bill from the “Byrd Bath” and what hurdles remain. Plus, they consider the Congressional reaction to strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Then, Pu…

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June 1985 New Music: Sting, Motley Crue, a-ha, and MORE! 59:25

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What the Trump-Elon Breakup Means for Congress Feat. Dasha Burns 45:57

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It is the feud that has consumed Washington, but what does President Trump and Elon Musk’s falling out mean for Congress’ agenda? Dasha Burns – POLITICO Playbook's Chief Correspondent, White House Bureau Chief and Host of "The Conversation” – joins Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller to discuss Musk’s rise and fall in Trumpworld and what it portends f…

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All Eyes on the Senate Feat. Burgess Everett 50:26

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On a new episode of CONTROL, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller reflect on Speaker Johnson’s latest magic act in passing the One Big Beautiful Bill before pivoting to the action in the Senate with the help of Semafor’s Congressional Bureau Chief Burgess Everett. They discuss the dynamics and personalities involved as Senators look to put their …

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May 1995 New Music: Seal, Everclear, Filter, and MORE! 51:35

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BONUS: "Year in Review: 1901" Patreon Preview 58:59

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Mike Johnson’s Make-or-Break Moment 45:58

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It’s the biggest week of Mike Johnson’s speakership, which means a trio of hosts are needed to break down all the intrigue around the One Big Beautiful Bill. Brendan Buck, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss the drama over SALT and Medicaid before previewing the upcoming, late-night rules committee hearing. Plus, is now the time for President Tr…

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May 1985 New Music: Dire Straits, U2, The Highwaymen, and MORE! 44:21

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Game Day in House Committees Feat. Zach Cohen 1:01:26

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Three House Committees are teed up to consider their pieces of the "Big, Beautiful Bill," but big questions remain. Hosts Annalyse Keller and Brendan Buck discuss how moderates largely triumphed in the debate on Medicaid, what fiscal hawks have to say about that, and how the SALT issue still threatens the entire reconciliation package. After weighi…

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The Biggest Hurdle: Medicaid 101 Feat. Jonathan Burks 47:52

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With key markups delayed and internal GOP debates spilling into public view, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the state of the “one, big, beautiful bill” – and if it will get passed at all. Then, Jonathan Burks, Executive Vice President of Economic and Health Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Chief of Staff to Speaker …

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April 1995 New Music: White Zombie, Wilco, "Friday" and MORE! 45:19

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The Reconciliation Rubber Meets the Road 35:08

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After a two-week recess, Members of Congress are returning to a packed schedule of reconciliation markups – but with deadlines already slipping, what kind of progress can the GOP make? Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the path ahead, including timing, potential pitfalls and if moderates will stand firm in defense of Medicaid. Plus, a …

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April 1985 New Music: USA for Africa, Prince, Freddie Mercury, and MORE! 41:19

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Budget Battles & Backlash 37:48

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All are eyes are on the House of Representatives (again). Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the fallout from the Senate passing the budget resolution and gauge its chances in the House. Can Speaker Johnson quell the rising complaints among the Republican Conference and keep the reconciliation process moving forward? Plus, after days of…

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Another Make or Break Week for the GOP Feat. Laura Weiss 43:05

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It is another make or break week for Congressional Republicans as the Senate tees up a vote on a budget resolution. Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Punchbowl News’ Laura Weiss to answer some big questions about the reconciliation debate. Is the new timeline feasible? How will the two chambers handle different budget instruction…

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March 1995 New Music: Radiohead, 2Pac, Stevie Wonder, and MORE! 55:20

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Reconciliation Heats up and Democrats Melt Down, Feat. Liam Donovan 57:23

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The House and Senate return following the passage of a CR, and the next thing on the table is a return to budget reconciliation negotiations. Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Liam Donovan, senior political strategist at Bracewell, to talk about where discussions stand, what obstacles remain, and how long this thing may take. Plus what…

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March 1985 New Music: Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Mick Jagger, and MORE! 42:02

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Will Republicans Avoid a Shutdown? Feat. Nicholas Wu 49:28

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With government funding set to run out in a matter of days, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by POLITICO congressional reporter Nicholas Wu to assess the shutdown state-of-play. They discuss if Speaker Johnson can muster the votes for a CR, the differing strategies of House and Senate Democrats, and what the censure of Al Green portends …

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Congress Welcomes the Trump Show Feat. Chad Pergram of Fox News 1:10:37

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Before President Trump addresses a Joint Session of Congress, Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss the outlook for his agenda: What are the next steps for reconciliation? Can the Senate make the budget math work? And will a government shutdown get in the way? Then, Seven Letter’s Mike Ricci joins the show to talk about State of the Union respon…

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February 1995 New Music: Jewel, Bruce, Shania, Slash, and MORE! 57:33

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The House’s Big Week is Here 47:58

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After weeks of buildup, the moment of truth arrives – can Speaker Johnson pass the budget resolution? Hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller dive into all the scenarios at play and how the Senate will respond after advancing down their two-bill track. Later, they debate the congressional politics of DOGE and if lawmakers can reassert their power of…

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February 1985 New Music: Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Tears for Fears, and MORE! 47:29

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