<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Image Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A show about culture, politics and public perception. Co-hosted by Amira Hasan and Becca Rose. New episodes every other Tuesday!</p>]]></description><link>www.imagecontrolpod.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:40:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/AJVIrkfT.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Image Control Pod]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:45:34 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Image Control Pod]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Society & Culture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category><itunes:author>Image Control Pod</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A show about culture, politics and public perception. Co-hosted by Amira Hasan and Becca Rose. 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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. </p><p></p><p>Produced and co-hosted by Amira Hassan, Becca Rose and Emma Dessau.</p><p></p><p>Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Bsky and Threads at @imagectrlpod!</p><p></p><p>Stay Tuned: New episodes every other Tuesday!</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e8748434-ce34-48c4-8ada-5aef45b79cc0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Image Control Pod]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c412dfe0ac3f4651f6ddc7da591a008d3963a3cd86c2d07858ed936d73e5507e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlODc0ODQzNC1jZTM0LTQ4YzQtOGFkYS01YWVmNDViNzljYzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NGU1NWJiNy00Y2NiLTRmMmItOGVkNC1mN2UzMzJjZjQwMTUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTI5ZDVlY2FmMWEyOWFmYzA5MGI2MjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE0YzZhYjc1MTk3ZDA1MzJkYzljMjE5L2ltYWdlLWNvbnRyb2wtcG9kcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi03LTdfXzQtNTUtNTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="130190254" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/64e55bb7-4ccb-4f2b-8ed4-f7e332cf4015/episodes/e8748434-ce34-48c4-8ada-5aef45b79cc0/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Produced and co-hosted by Amira Hassan, Becca Rose and Emma Dessau.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Bsky and Threads at @imagectrlpod!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay Tuned: New episodes every other Tuesday!&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:07:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/64e55bb7-4ccb-4f2b-8ed4-f7e332cf4015/logos/f1218bc7-c729-4b28-bf8e-7e6f44f278b1.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>America 250: Live Fast, Die Young</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Your Hosts: the ex-corporate girlie to rogue leftist pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Image Control! Meet your hosts Amira Hassan, a former Senate staffer, and Becca Rose, a former corporate girlie - both turned rogue leftists.</p><p></p><p>This is a show about culture, politics and public perception. You'll get progressive political takes, cultural analysis, reality tv updates and exciting guests.</p><p></p><p>Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes! If you like the show, please follow and leave us a review.</p><p></p><p>Special thanks to Emma Dessau for her editing and producing genius. <br /><br />Follow us on Instagram, Bsky, and Threads at @imagectrlpod.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7b5dc66f-e8eb-4256-9391-cdc03082e715</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Image Control Pod]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:51:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d31bb6026c943e03eaa8d4674d57e9a883c2ca869f4b14396a878ae44197bd08/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YjVkYzY2Zi1lOGViLTQyNTYtOTM5MS1jZGMwMzA4MmU3MTUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2NGU1NWJiNy00Y2NiLTRmMmItOGVkNC1mN2UzMzJjZjQwMTUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2YTI5ZDVlY2FmMWEyOWFmYzA5MGI2MjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEzOWNhNzlmZDljZTE0OTM1MjQ3NzFjL2ltYWdlLWNvbnRyb2wtcG9kcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTIzX18xLTUxLTIxLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="55584539" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/64e55bb7-4ccb-4f2b-8ed4-f7e332cf4015/episodes/7b5dc66f-e8eb-4256-9391-cdc03082e715/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Image Control! Meet your hosts Amira Hassan, a former Senate staffer, and Becca Rose, a former corporate girlie - both turned rogue leftists.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a show about culture, politics and public perception. You&apos;ll get progressive political takes, cultural analysis, reality tv updates and exciting guests.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tune in every other Tuesday for new episodes! If you like the show, please follow and leave us a review.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Special thanks to Emma Dessau for her editing and producing genius. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Follow us on Instagram, Bsky, and Threads at @imagectrlpod.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:57</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/64e55bb7-4ccb-4f2b-8ed4-f7e332cf4015/logos/f1218bc7-c729-4b28-bf8e-7e6f44f278b1.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Meet Your Hosts: the ex-corporate girlie to rogue leftist pipeline</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>