Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Games Politicians Play0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -28:22-28:22Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Games Politicians PlayWhat You Need To HearMay 15, 2026∙ Paid1ShareWill this be a race to the bottom? Or is it our best chance at saving democracy?Links we discussed:Estimating the GOP’s Gains from RedistrictingNebraska Democrats Play It SmartHow Democrats Can Reverse TrumpismSome 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: What Just Happened?Nov 6Trial Balloon: The Magnificent SevenOct 30Trial Balloon: November Surprises?Oct 23Trial Balloon: Blue Wave UpdateOct 16Trial Balloon: Trump Is EverywhereOct 9Trial Balloon: Navigating The NonsenseOct 2Trial Balloon: Nothing to See HereSep 25Trial Balloon: Bad InstinctsSep 18