Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Pardon Me?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -21:02-21:02Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Pardon Me?What You Need To HearDec 06, 2024∙ PaidShareWhat's President Biden's pardon of his son says about his legacy, democracy and power.Links we discussed:A Few Thoughts on the Hunter Biden PardonThe Contrast with South Korea Is StrikingAppeasement in the New Age of TrumpSome more links:Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Trial Balloon LiveContinue 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: Politics in the New YearJan 2Trial Balloon: Holiday MailbagDec 26, 2025Trial Balloon: What Was That?Dec 19, 2025Trial Balloon: That Was FastDec 12, 2025Trial Balloon: 'It's Gonna Be Fine'Dec 5, 2025Trial Balloon: Canary in the CoalmineNov 28, 2025Trial Balloon: Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?Nov 21, 2025Trial Balloon: After the ShutdownNov 14, 2025