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: 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