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 appListen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Chris Riback's Newsletter to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Start trialAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inTrial 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: After the ShutdownNov 14Trial Balloon: The Harder They FallNov 7Trial Balloon: Good SportsmanshipOct 31Trial Balloon: Due ProcessOct 24Trial Balloon: Power GrabOct 17Trial Balloon: What Are Democrats Supposed to Do?Oct 10Trial Balloon: Jumping the SharkSep 26