Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Fast and Furious0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:55-24:55Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Fast and FuriousWhat You Need To HearJan 30, 2026∙ Paid2ShareIs this our Kent State moment?Links we discussed:Trump’s Fast and Furious Strategy Collapses AgainDonald Trump Can Be StoppedRepublicans Turn On Kristi NoemWhy Trump Failed the Reagan TestDecision Time for Democrats Ahead of ShutdownPast presidents — except one — condemn Minnesota shootingsSome more links:Taegan Goddard’s Political WireChris Riback’s Ne…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: Games Politicians PlayMay 15Trial Balloon: Map WarsMay 8Trial Balloon: Never Waste a Good CrisisMay 1Trial Balloon: Covid Redux?Apr 24Trial Balloon: Politics & ProvocationApr 17Trial Balloon: Who’s Happy Now?Apr 10Trial Balloon: Why Give The Speech?Apr 3Trial Balloon: Breaking: Journalist Discovers JournalismMar 27