Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Jumping the Shark0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -18:12-18:12Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Jumping the SharkWhat You Need To HearSep 26, 2025∙ PaidShareDid Republicans jump the shark on free speech?Links we discussed:Vance Tries to Walk Back Trump’s Remarks at Kirk MemorialFor Once, a Trump Controversy That SticksAmerica’s Zombie DemocracyBig Majority Think the U.S. Is In a Political CrisisTrump’s Coalition Shows Signs of CrackingGavin Newsom Taps a Voter MotivatorSome more links:Taegan Goddard’s Polit…Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Chris Riback's Newsletter to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Start trialAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inTrial 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: Is It Obama Time?Sep 19Trial Balloon: Is This Who We Are?Sep 12Trial Balloon: Disrupting Politics Sep 5Trial Balloon: Where Are We?Aug 29Trial Balloon: Not Your Father’s News MediaAug 22Trial Balloon: Entertainer-in-ChiefAug 16Trial Balloon: PowermanderingAug 8