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Author: Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback

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Rise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a new podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan Goddard.

This is the free version. The paid version offers more episodes and a private feed. See trialballoon.fm for more information.
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Corruption in the “Greatest City in the World.” And who are these "undecided" voters? Links we discussed: Eric Adams IndictedThe Undecided Voters Who Could Decide the ElectionKamala Harris Casts Herself as Pro-Business PragmatistSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's NewsletterTrial Balloon Live
The Bully Pulpit

The Bully Pulpit

2024-06-0724:25

Trump threatens to prosecute his political rivals... Why even a felony conviction won't upend this race... And does the bully pulpit still exist?Links we discussed:Trump Says He Has ‘Every Right’ to Prosecute His RivalsEven a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This RaceTrump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the BallotHow Much More Warning Do Voters Need?Democrats Must Make Trump’s Guilty Verdict KnownSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Catch and Kill

Catch and Kill

2024-04-2622:21

The Trump trial and the split screen campaign. And Mike Johnson's power is backed by Democrats. Links we discussed:The Split Screen for the Next 6 WeeksTrump Is Already TestifyingTrump Is a Pretty Weak StrongmanBeing Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed Chaos and OppressionSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Boxed In On Abortion

Boxed In On Abortion

2024-04-1424:02

Arizona's abortion ruling is a disaster for Trump and Republicans. Stubborn inflation is a problem for Biden and Democrats. Can red states knock Biden off the ballot?Links we discussedTrump Flails on AbortionFed May Not Cut Interest Rates This YearRed States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the BallotSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Watching Fox News

Watching Fox News

2024-03-2926:23

Does watching Fox News make you less informed? Could the House flip to Democratic control? Does RFK Jr. hurt Biden or Trump more?Links we discussedThose Who Don’t Watch Fox Less Likely to Vote for TrumpDemocrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses ControlBiden Holds Small Lead NationallyRFK Jr. the SpoilerSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Which set of candidates were worse — 2016 or 2024? What do the polls really say eight months before the election? Does RFK Jr. matter?Links we discussedThere’s Plenty of Time for Biden to Catch UpDemocracy Dies In Trumpian BoredomWhy RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than BidenDemocrats Go to War Against Third Party CandidatesSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Trumpification

Trumpification

2024-03-0724:39

The Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete.Links we discussedMitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald TrumpMitch McConnell Surrenders to TrumpMcConnell to Step Down as GOP LeaderTrump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP LeaderJohn Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP LeaderCornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate LeaderSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
No one is replacing Biden on the ticket. Trump takes over the RNC. Democrats get a big win on Long Island. Links we discussedOne in Five Believe Taylor Swift ConspiracyReplacing BidenWhy Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So QuicklyJon Stewart ReturnsBiden Campaign Joins TikTokSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
One Year On

One Year On

2024-02-0226:39

Trial Balloon celebrates its first year with Taylor Swift. And then we unpack how Joe Biden was handed a gift by Republicans on immigration. Links we discussedTaylor Swift (The GOP’s Version)Lankford’s Make-or-Break Moment on the BorderQuote of the DayBiden Campaign Builds Big Fundraising LeadWhy Trump Needs Nikki Haley Out NowSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Is Donald Trump rolling to the White House or is he in trouble? Democracy and immigration are the toughest issues.Links we discussedCan Anyone Stop Trump’s March to the Nomination?Trump Could Wrap Up Nomination By End of FebruaryEven the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for TrumpTrump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden in GeorgiaSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
14th Amendment Mailbag

14th Amendment Mailbag

2024-01-0528:08

Should Democrats try to disqualify Trump from the ballot? Or will it backfire?Links we discussed:Trump Set to Appeal 14th Amendment CasesSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
Bankrupt

Bankrupt

2023-12-2231:32

Trump's eligibility in question. Rudy's moral bankruptcy leads to his financial bankruptcy. It's too early to worry about the horse race polls. Links we discussed: The Immediate Impact of the Colorado Ruling What Do Biden’s Poor Numbers Really Mean? Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
The House GOP's majority shrinks further. Donald Trump knew exactly what he was saying. Nikki Haley is number two. Links we discussed: The Inflation Disconnect Scared of Chris Christie Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
Thanksgiving Mailbag

Thanksgiving Mailbag

2023-11-2224:48

We discuss Biden's chances, Trump's retribution, flipping congressmen, ranked choice voting, and our friend in Copenhagen.Some links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
One Year Out

One Year Out

2023-11-1035:11

What the 2023 off-year elections mean for 2024. And what Joe Manchin not running for re-election means for Joe Biden.Links we discussed:The Polls Weren’t That BadThe Road to 2024An Off-Year Blue WaveWho Knew Taking Away Rights Was So Unpopular?Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter
It's a Later Problem

It's a Later Problem

2023-10-2628:26

Republicans finally settle on a House Speaker but he wasn't really vetted. Meanwhile, Trump's co-defendants are flipping.Links we discussed: The House Considers Mike Johnson Mike Johnson Is Trump’s Perfect Speaker The Speaker Candidates to Watch Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
Divided We Fall

Divided We Fall

2023-10-1322:06

The political realities of the terrorist attack on Israel and it's not your father's Republican party anymore.Links we discussed: Father Strips Down at School Board Meeting The Politics of Israel’s Response Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
Republicans running for president have a debate train wreck while Republicans in the House are about to shut down the government.Links we discussed: Republican Math Reaction to the Second Republican Debate Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire -- Get 20% off an Annual Membership Chris Riback's Newsletter
Kevin McCarthy struggles to hang onto his job, while Mitt Romney quits his. Links we discussed: Romney Lets Loose in Exit Interview Impeachment Probe Changes McCarthy’s Math McCarthy Dares Conservatives to Oust Him Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
The Age Question

The Age Question

2023-09-0126:16

Mitch McConnell’s second freeze means age may be an even bigger factor in next year’s election.Links we discussed: Mark Thompson Helped Steady 2 News Outlets. Can He Do the Same at CNN? Capitol Physician Clears McConnell to Do Job Feinstein Silent in Her Sad and Messy Final Chapter Biden’s Age vs. Trump’s Crimes Some more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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