Trial Balloon - Free Version

By Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback

Rise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a new podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan Goddard.

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The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Trial Balloon - Free Version episodes:

September 30, 2024The Candidate or the Couch
Corruption in the “Greatest City in the World.” And who are these "undecided" voters?

Links we discussed:
Eric Adams Indicted
The Undecided Voters Who Could Decide the Election
Kamala Harris Casts Herself as Pro-Business Pragmatist
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Trial Balloon Live
...more
27min
June 07, 2024The Bully Pulpit
Trump threatens to prosecute his political rivals... Why even a felony conviction won't upend this race... And does the bully pulpit still exist?
Links we discussed:
Trump Says He Has ‘Every Right’ to Prosecute His Rivals
Even a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This Race
Trump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the Ballot
How Much More Warning Do Voters Need?
Democrats Must Make Trump’s Guilty Verdict Known
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
25min
April 26, 2024Catch and Kill
The Trump trial and the split screen campaign. And Mike Johnson's power is backed by Democrats.
Links we discussed:
The Split Screen for the Next 6 Weeks
Trump Is Already Testifying
Trump Is a Pretty Weak Strongman
Being Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed
Chaos and Oppression
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
23min
April 14, 2024Boxed In On Abortion
Arizona's abortion ruling is a disaster for Trump and Republicans. Stubborn inflation is a problem for Biden and Democrats. Can red states knock Biden off the ballot?
Links we discussed
Trump Flails on Abortion
Fed May Not Cut Interest Rates This Year
Red States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the Ballot
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
25min
March 29, 2024Watching Fox News
Does watching Fox News make you less informed? Could the House flip to Democratic control? Does RFK Jr. hurt Biden or Trump more?
Links we discussed
Those Who Don’t Watch Fox Less Likely to Vote for Trump
Democrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses Control
Biden Holds Small Lead Nationally
RFK Jr. the Spoiler
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
27min
March 15, 2024Which GOP Candidates Were Worse: 2016 or 2024?
Which set of candidates were worse — 2016 or 2024? What do the polls really say eight months before the election? Does RFK Jr. matter?
Links we discussed
There’s Plenty of Time for Biden to Catch Up
Democracy Dies In Trumpian Boredom
Why RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than Biden
Democrats Go to War Against Third Party Candidates
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
27min
March 07, 2024Trumpification
The Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete.
Links we discussed
Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald Trump
Mitch McConnell Surrenders to Trump
McConnell to Step Down as GOP Leader
Trump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP Leader
John Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP Leader
Cornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate Leader
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
25min
February 16, 2024Biden Isn't Going Anywhere
No one is replacing Biden on the ticket. Trump takes over the RNC. Democrats get a big win on Long Island.
Links we discussed
One in Five Believe Taylor Swift Conspiracy
Replacing Biden
Why Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So Quickly
Jon Stewart Returns
Biden Campaign Joins TikTok
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
23min
February 02, 2024One Year On
Trial Balloon celebrates its first year with Taylor Swift. And then we unpack how Joe Biden was handed a gift by Republicans on immigration.
Links we discussed
Taylor Swift (The GOP’s Version)
Lankford’s Make-or-Break Moment on the Border
Quote of the Day
Biden Campaign Builds Big Fundraising Lead
Why Trump Needs Nikki Haley Out Now
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
27min
January 19, 2024Rolling to the White House
Is Donald Trump rolling to the White House or is he in trouble? Democracy and immigration are the toughest issues.
Links we discussed
Can Anyone Stop Trump’s March to the Nomination?
Trump Could Wrap Up Nomination By End of February
Even the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for Trump
Trump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden in Georgia
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
22min

FAQs about Trial Balloon - Free Version:

How many episodes does Trial Balloon - Free Version have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.