Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Shutdown Showdown0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -21:27-21:27Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Shutdown ShowdownWhat You Need To HearOct 03, 2025∙ PaidShareSo how does this end?Links we discussed:This Isn’t GridlockThe Case Democrats Should Be MakingDemocrats Enter Shutdown Without New LeverageEarly Polls Show More Blame Republicans for ShutdownMore Blame Trump and Republicans for ShutdownSome 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: Summer LessonsSep 4Trial Balloon: What Florida Tells UsAug 21Trial Balloon: Ready To FightAug 14Trial Balloon: Democratic Civil War?Aug 7Trial Balloon: Mid-Summer MailbagJul 24Trial Balloon: Platner FallsJul 10Trial Balloon: HalftimeJul 3Trial Balloon: Freaking OutJun 26