Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Halftime0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:07-25:07Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: HalftimeWhat You Need To HearJul 03, 2026∙ PaidShareAmerica turns 250 -- and its politics is as restive as ever.Links we discussed:America Rings in 250th Birthday Amid Deep PolarizationDemocratic Socialist Ousts Incumbent in ColoradoOcasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in MichiganSome 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: Shake UpNov 13Trial 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 25