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: Limits of PowerMay 22Trial Balloon: Games Politicians PlayMay 15Trial Balloon: Map WarsMay 8Trial Balloon: Never Waste a Good CrisisMay 1Trial Balloon: Covid Redux?Apr 24Trial Balloon: Politics & ProvocationApr 17Trial Balloon: Who’s Happy Now?Apr 10Trial Balloon: Why Give The Speech?Apr 3