Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Raptors at the Door0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:30-22:30Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Raptors at the DoorWhat You Need To HearJun 13, 2025∙ PaidShareWhat is Trump trying to do — and is Gavin Newsom the one to stop it?Links we discussed:Trump Projects Strength as Poll Reveals WeaknessTrump’s Authoritarian Push Is Not InevitableTrump’s Chaos Isn’t a CoverTrump’s Parade Sends a Chilling MessageTrump Blurs the Line AgainSomemore 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: Who’s Happy Now?16 hrs agoTrial Balloon: Why Give The Speech?Apr 3Trial Balloon: Breaking: Journalist Discovers JournalismMar 27Trial Balloon: Off to the RacesMar 20Trial Balloon: Victory or VotesMar 13Trial Balloon: Succession PlanMar 6Trial Balloon: What'd I Miss?Feb 27Trial Balloon: Win BiglyFeb 6