Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Power Grab0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:47-24:47Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Power GrabWhat You Need To KnowOct 17, 2025∙ PaidShareWe’re witnessing what could be the biggest power grab of our lifetimes.Links we discussed:Republicans Bet Voters Don’t Care About GerrymanderingJustices Poised to Upend Voting Rights ActKavanaugh Emerges as Key Vote in Landmark CaseFew Are Paying Attention to the Government ShutdownTrump Targets Democratic DistrictsMaine Senate Seat Moves to Toss UpSome…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