Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Where's The Line?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -30:05-30:05Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Where's The Line?What You Need To HearJun 05, 2026∙ PaidShareDid Graham Platner and Ken Paxton cross a line that will doom their candidacies? Is there a line?Links we discussed:California Democrats play it safe with Becerra, defying national trendsTop Iowa Races Move Towards the DemocratsSenators Privately Ask Platner About Any New AllegationsWhat Graham Platner Did WrongIs AOC running for President?Some more lin…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: What Florida Tells UsAug 21Trial Balloon: Ready To FightAug 14Trial Balloon: Democratic Civil War?Aug 7Trial Balloon: Mid-Summer MailbagJul 24Trial Balloon: Platner FallsJul 10Trial Balloon: HalftimeJul 3Trial Balloon: Freaking OutJun 26Trial Balloon: Don’t Give ‘Em a HoseJun 19