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: 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, 2025Trial Balloon: After the ShutdownNov 14, 2025Trial Balloon: The Harder They FallNov 7, 2025