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∙ Paid1ShareShould 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: Limits of PowerMay 22Trial Balloon: Games Politicians PlayMay 15Trial Balloon: Map WarsMay 8Trial Balloon: Never Waste a Good CrisisMay 1Trial Balloon: Covid Redux?Apr 24Trial Balloon: Politics & ProvocationApr 17Trial Balloon: Who’s Happy Now?Apr 10Trial Balloon: Why Give The Speech?Apr 3