Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Night Moves0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:45-24:45Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Night MovesWhat You Need To KnowMay 23, 2025∙ Paid2ShareRepublicans pass a massive tax bill in the dead of night. And Donald Trump holds a dinner for buyers of Trump coin.Links we discussed:Republicans Hope No One Is WatchingA Few Thoughts on the Bill Republicans Just PassedThe Republican Party’s Populist BetrayalRand Paul Is a ‘No’ on Reconciliation BillSenate GOP Promises ‘One Big, Beautiful’ RewriteRon Jo…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