Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Empty Shelves0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:27-24:27Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Empty ShelvesWhat You Need To HearApr 25, 2025∙ PaidShareThis is what happens when there's no policy process in the White House.Links we discussed:Trump Was Warned About Empty ShelvesTrump Blinks, and Then Blinks AgainChaos Is About to Take Its TollAmericans Sour on Trump’s Handling of the EconomyIncompetence Is Undoing Trump’s Approval RateGOP Donor Says Trump Made U.S. 20% PoorerWhy Republicans Are Still St…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