Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Ice Cold Iowa0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -20:18-20:18Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Ice Cold IowaWhat You Need To HearJan 12, 2024∙ Paid1ShareIowa will be frigid on caucus night. Liz Cheney predicts the end of the GOP. Mike Johnson vs. a head of lettuce.Links we discussed:Haley and DeSantis go for each other’s jugular Senate GOP Leaders Hold Out on TrumpMike Johnson Is No Stronger Than Kevin McCarthySome more links:Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter 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