Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: What'd I Miss?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -22:53-22:53Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: What'd I Miss?What You Need To HearFeb 27, 2026∙ PaidShareFresh off an unexpected, medically induced news blackout, we survey the political wreckage that piled up while Taegan was out.Links we discussed:That Was FastWhen the Guests Become the SpeechMy Reaction to the State of the UnionSome more links:Taegan Goddard’s Political WireChris Riback’s Newsletter Add to your podcast appContinue 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: Win BiglyFeb 6