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∙ Paid4ShareNo 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: 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 3Trial Balloon: Breaking: Journalist Discovers JournalismMar 27Trial Balloon: Off to the RacesMar 20