Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Does Government Matter? 0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -23:19-23:19Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Does Government Matter? What You Need To HearFeb 28, 2025∙ PaidShareOn Trial Balloon: After all of President Trump’s upheaval of the government, we’re about to see whether — and how much — people appreciate its role. Links we discussed:Trump Expands Mass LayoffsHouse Advances Trump’s Budget BlueprintHow the Bezos-Trump Alliance BeganSome more links:Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Trial Balloon L…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: Holiday Mailbag10 hrs agoTrial 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: After the ShutdownNov 14Trial Balloon: The Harder They FallNov 7