Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: After the Shutdown0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:59-22:59Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: After the ShutdownWhat You Need To HearNov 14, 2025∙ PaidShareWas the government shutdown really worth it?Links we discussed:Democrats Get NothingWho Won the Shutdown?Voters Crave Action. Democrats Should Listen.Democrats Could Face Their Own Tea Party MomentPolitical KryptoniteSome more links:Taegan Goddard’s Political WireChris Riback’s Newsletter Add to your podcast appContinue 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: Holiday MailbagDec 26Trial Balloon: What Was That?Dec 19Trial Balloon: That Was FastDec 12Trial Balloon: 'It's Gonna Be Fine'Dec 5Trial Balloon: Canary in the CoalmineNov 28Trial Balloon: Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?Nov 21Trial Balloon: The Harder They FallNov 7