Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Taking the 'Tariff Plunge'0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -26:35-26:35Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Taking the 'Tariff Plunge'What You Need To HearMar 08, 2025∙ PaidShareOn Trial Balloon: How should Democrats play a government shutdown? The politics of hating Canada. And what happened to the WSJ editorial board? Links we discussed:Democrats Are Serious About a ShutdownJohnson Has Very Narrow Path to Avoid ShutdownWhat’s Behind Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With CanadaKristi Noem Taunts Canadians at the BorderTrump Take…Continue 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: Win BiglyFeb 6Trial Balloon: Fast and FuriousJan 30Trial Balloon: Who Shot Greenland?Jan 23Trial Balloon: Irony Is DeadJan 16Trial Balloon: Quite a Year AlreadyJan 9Trial Balloon: Politics in the New YearJan 2Trial Balloon: Holiday MailbagDec 26, 2025Trial Balloon: What Was That?Dec 19, 2025