Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -21:54-21:54Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?What You Need To HearNov 21, 2025∙ PaidShareA lame duck president meets a new mayor.Links we discussed:The Divided Side Almost Always LosesTrump-Marjorie Taylor Greene Breakup Shakes MAGAA John Thune-Mike Johnson SplitWhite House Thinks Ted Cruz Is Undermining TrumpDemocrats Lead in the Generic Ballot2026 Is Looking Terrible for RepublicansHouse Odds Shift Towards the DemocratsTrump Says He’ll Me…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: Politics in the New YearJan 2Trial Balloon: Holiday MailbagDec 26, 2025Trial Balloon: What Was That?Dec 19, 2025Trial Balloon: That Was FastDec 12, 2025Trial Balloon: 'It's Gonna Be Fine'Dec 5, 2025Trial Balloon: Canary in the CoalmineNov 28, 2025Trial Balloon: After the ShutdownNov 14, 2025