Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Kevin McCarthy Had a Plan0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:55-22:55Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Kevin McCarthy Had a PlanWhat You Need To HearSep 15, 2023∙ PaidShareToday’s podcast: Kevin McCarthy struggles to hang onto his job, while Mitt Romney quits his. Links we discussed:Romney Lets Loose in Exit InterviewImpeachment Probe Changes McCarthy’s MathMcCarthy Dares Conservatives to Oust HimSome 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