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: Who’s Happy Now?Apr 10Trial Balloon: Why Give The Speech?Apr 3Trial Balloon: Breaking: Journalist Discovers JournalismMar 27Trial Balloon: Off to the RacesMar 20Trial Balloon: Victory or VotesMar 13Trial Balloon: Succession PlanMar 6Trial Balloon: What'd I Miss?Feb 27Trial Balloon: Win BiglyFeb 6