Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: The Divided Side Usually Loses0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -27:23-27:23Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: The Divided Side Usually LosesWhat You Need To HearSep 29, 2023∙ PaidShareToday’s podcast: Republicans running for president have a debate train wreck, while Republicans in the House are about to shut down the government. Links we discussed:Republican MathReaction to the Second Republican DebateSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter 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: Politics in the New YearJan 2Trial 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, 2025