Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Irony Is Dead0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -27:52-27:52Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Irony Is DeadWhat You Need To HearJan 16, 2026∙ PaidShareShould a president ever flip the bird at a car factory worker?Links we discussed:The Public Turns on Trump’s Mass DeportationsRepublicans Block Effort to Check Trump’s War PowersMore Than Half of Lawmakers Over 80 Are Running AgainICE’s No. 2 Official Leaves to Run for the House in OhioSome more links:Taegan Goddard’s Political WireChris Riback’s Newsle…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: Quite a Year AlreadyJan 9Trial 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, 2025