Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: A Lot Unhappens, Too0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -27:26-27:26Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: A Lot Unhappens, TooWhat You Need To KnowMay 30, 2025∙ PaidShareTrump is actually losing more than he's winning. And we're not sure anyone is going to miss Elon Musk.Links we discussed:Japan Buys a Used PresidentThe Resistance Is Working Better Than You ThinkBeware: We Are Entering a New Phase of the Trump EraElon Musk Leaves Government PostMusk Hasn’t Followed Through on $100 Million PromiseElon Musk Works to Rehab…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Chris Riback.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Trial BalloonRise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan GoddardRise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan GoddardSubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedRecent EpisodesTrial Balloon: Win BiglyFeb 6Trial Balloon: Fast and FuriousJan 30Trial Balloon: Who Shot Greenland?Jan 23Trial Balloon: Irony Is DeadJan 16Trial Balloon: Quite a Year AlreadyJan 9Trial Balloon: Politics in the New YearJan 2Trial Balloon: Holiday MailbagDec 26, 2025Trial Balloon: What Was That?Dec 19, 2025