Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Is That Journalism?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:51-22:51Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Is That Journalism?What You Need To HearDec 13, 2024∙ PaidSharePolitical reporters need to do something different this time or they'll miss one of the biggest political stories of our lifetimes.Links we discussed:The Moment a Syrian Prisoner Realized He Was FreeAppeasement in the New Age of TrumpTrump Says He’s Not Sure He Can Bring Prices DownTrump’s First Acts Will Include Deportations and PardonsKristi Noem is T…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