Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: That Was Fast0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:26-25:26Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: That Was FastWhat You Need To HearDec 12, 2025∙ PaidShareDonald Trump injects himself into a mega media deal as Republicans lose control of the House.Links we discussed:Kushner Is Part of Hostile Bid for Warner Bros DiscoveryTrump Raises Concerns About Netflix-Warner DealTrump Says CNN Should Be Sold as Part of Any DealDavid Ellison Promised Big Changes at CNNHave GOP Leaders Lost Control of the House?Greene …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