Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: What Are Democrats Supposed to Do?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -25:54-25:54Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: What Are Democrats Supposed to Do?What You Need To HearOct 10, 2025∙ Paid1ShareThe Pam Bondi hearings were a train wreck, the government is still shut down, and no one trusts anything.Links we discussed:3 Takeaways from Bondi’s Combative DOJ Oversight HearingThe More Trump Talks, the More He Screws This UpDemocrats Feel Good About Their StrategyRepublicans Warn White House on Shutdown PainAmericans Blame Everyone for ShutdownTrust…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