Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Under My Thumb0:00Current 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: Under My ThumbWhat You Need To HearNov 15, 2024∙ PaidShareTrump flexes his power, seeks retribution and challenges the Senate — all at once. Links we discussed: How Trump Could Get Matt Gaetz ThroughThe Unsatisfying Answer for Why Democrats LostMore a Ripple Than a WaveSome more links:Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Trial Balloon LiveContinue 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