Pantsuits and the “Let’s Be Hot Caucus”: Image Making in Politics and Organizing
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating relationship between fashion and politics, tracing how public figures have navigated the delicate balance of image control throughout history.
In the second half of the episode we are joined by Bianca Guerrero a progressive organizer in NYC and political operative who has worked on some of the biggest insurgent campaigns in the past decade. Bianca shares their thoughts on how the left can take a proactive approach to showing up with a look and point of view in service of the political project.
24 Jul 2026
The "Working Class Hero"
The working class often finds itself at the center of political narratives, yet there's a significant disconnect between their actual representation and the image portrayed by political consultants.
Articles referenced in the show:
A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats' Greatest Weakness (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/opinion/nazi-tattoo-graham-platner-democrats.html)
People of color will be a majority of the American working ... (https://www.epi.org/publication/the-changing-demographics-of-americas-working-class/)
In our underexposed/overexposed section, we discuss two ladies who need to get offline ASAP. Neera Tanden, president of the Center for American Progress (CAP) and prolific twitter user and Taylor Frankie Paul, momtalk might survive the drama but her actual real life…might not make it out of the reality stardom.
7 Jul 2026
America 250: Live Fast, Die Young
With the backdrop of a diabolical Supreme Court, rising authoritarianism, and a crumbling democracy, we’re breaking down how even pop culture can be a mirror, and a battleground, for America’s deepest contradictions.
In this episode, we peel back the layers of Taylor Swift’s overexposure — her obsession with brand control, her political ambivalence, and her relentless reinvention to stay relevant. We break down her tactics: from curated fandoms to turning her life into a profitable spectacle. Becca, Amira and producer Emma analyze how brand elevation plays a role in her marriage, and why her relentless image-building is just a mirror of America’s obsession with royalty, wealth and status.
Produced and co-hosted by Amira Hassan, Becca Rose and Emma Dessau.
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22 Jun 2026
Meet Your Hosts: the ex-corporate girlie to rogue leftist pipeline
Welcome to Image Control! Meet your hosts Amira Hassan, a former Senate staffer, and Becca Rose, a former corporate girlie - both turned rogue leftists.
This is a show about culture, politics and public perception. You'll get progressive political takes, cultural analysis, reality tv updates and exciting guests.
Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes! If you like the show, please follow and leave us a review.
Special thanks to Emma Dessau for her editing and producing genius.
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