Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Quite a Year Already0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:37-22:37Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Quite a Year AlreadyWhat You Need To HearJan 09, 2026∙ PaidShareNo easing in. The year is already at full speed.Links we discussed:Cracks In Democrats’ Venezuela Response Reveal MuddleHas Anyone Checked on J. D. Vance and Tulsi Gabbard?Vance Reportedly Backs Trump on VenezuelaShapiro Kicks Off Re-Election BidSome more links:Taegan Goddard’s Political WireChris Riback’s Newsletter Add to your podcast appContinue 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, 2025