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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How many episodes does Trial Balloon - Free Version have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Trial Balloon - Free Version episodes:

August 18, 2023Oversized Mailbag
We answer some of your questions.
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
27min
August 04, 2023Trump Indicted Again
How the latest Trump indictment changes the presidential race.
A few links we discussed:
Donald Trump Indicted Again
We’re Headed for a One Issue Election
My Takeaways from Today’s Indictment
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
31min
July 21, 2023Can Anyone Beat Trump for the GOP Nomination?
As the indictments pile up for Trump, we discuss the possible alternatives for the Republican presidential nomination.
A few links we discussed:
Trump Blots Out the Sun Again
Tim Scott Ramps Up Fundraising
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
...more
18min
July 07, 2023Holiday Week Mailbag
Are the Hunter Biden allegations like the Steele Dossier? What are the contingency plans if Biden (or Trump) is incapacitated before the convention? And remembering Lowell Weicker, the original maverick politician from Connecticut.
A few links we discussed:
Remembering Lowell Weicker
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
25min
June 23, 2023Joe Biden in a Toyota Corolla
Abortion is now a huge liability for Republicans but a third party presidential candidate could be a huge liability for Democrats.
A few links we discussed:
Abortion Remains a Potent Issue for Pro-Choice Voters
Most Say Repeal of Abortion Rights Bad for Country
Major Anti-Abortion Group Pushes National Ban
Mislabeled
Jill Stein Managing Cornel West’s Campaign
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
21min
June 09, 2023The Long Game
Kevin McCarthy is losing power quickly. And why so many Republicans are running for president.
A few links we discussed:
Pence Tries to Thread a Needle
An Extremely Weak Speaker
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
27min
May 26, 2023DeSantis Debacle
Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign launch on Twitter Spaces had all the appeal of a glitchy conference call. And the debt ceiling looms.
Some links:
DeSantis Blows Up on the Launch Pad
The Headlines Are Brutal
DeSantis Flip-Flops on How to Pronounce His Own Name
Conservatives Rebel Against Emerging Deal
Who Would Be Blamed for a Debt Default?
Debt Ceiling Deal Takes Shape
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
22min
May 12, 2023Trump and the Battle for the Suburbs
Donald Trump's town hall and how abortion rights and immigration will play in the suburbs.
Some links:
Why Team Biden Was ‘Positively Giddy’ Last Night
CNN Tried to Make News, Not Cover It
Some Thoughts on Trump’s Town Hall Event
Some more links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
22min
April 28, 2023A Modern Day Rosa Parks?
We take questions on the debt ceiling showdown, the possibility of a John Roberts power move at the Supreme Court and whether there is a modern day Rosa Parks out there.
Some links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
30min
April 14, 2023Boxed In
Donald Trump, the Republican Party and Fox News have one thing in common: They're all boxed in.
Some links we discuss:
How to Make Trump Go Away
Trump Desperately Tries to Run Out the Clock
Boxed In
Other links:
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Chris Riback's Newsletter
Politics Extra
...more
26min

FAQs about Trial Balloon - Free Version:

How many episodes does Trial Balloon - Free Version have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.