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: 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