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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.This is the free version. The paid version offers more episodes and a private feed. See trialballoon.fm for more information.
Episodes
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The 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...
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The 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...
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Catch 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…
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Boxed 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...
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Watching 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.…
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Which 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…
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Trumpification
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…
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Biden 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…
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One 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…
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Rolling 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...
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14th Amendment Mailbag
Should Democrats try to disqualify Trump from the ballot? Or will it backfire? Links we discussed: Trump Set to Appeal 14th Amendment Cases Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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Bankrupt
Trump's eligibility in question. Rudy's moral bankruptcy leads to his financial bankruptcy. It's too early to worry about the horse race polls. Links we discussed: The Immediate Impact of the Colorado Ruling What Do Biden’s Poor Numbers Really Mean? Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political…
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A Dictator for 'Just One Day'
The House GOP's majority shrinks further. Donald Trump knew exactly what he was saying. Nikki Haley is number two. Links we discussed: The Inflation Disconnect Scared of Chris Christie Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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Thanksgiving Mailbag
We discuss Biden's chances, Trump's retribution, flipping congressmen, ranked choice voting, and our friend in Copenhagen. Some links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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One Year Out
What the 2023 off-year elections mean for 2024. And what Joe Manchin not running for re-election means for Joe Biden. Links we discussed: The Polls Weren’t That Bad The Road to 2024 An Off-Year Blue Wave Who Knew Taking Away Rights Was So Unpopular? Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political…
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It's a Later Problem
Republicans finally settle on a House Speaker but he wasn't really vetted. Meanwhile, Trump's co-defendants are flipping. Links we discussed: The House Considers Mike Johnson Mike Johnson Is Trump’s Perfect Speaker The Speaker Candidates to Watch Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire...
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Divided We Fall
The political realities of the terrorist attack on Israel and it's not your father's Republican party anymore. Links we discussed: Father Strips Down at School Board Meeting The Politics of Israel’s Response Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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The Divided Side Usually Loses
Republicans running for president have a debate train wreck while Republicans in the House are about to shut down the government. Links we discussed: Republican Math Reaction to the Second Republican Debate Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire -- Get 20% off an Annual Membership Chris...
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Kevin McCarthy Had a Plan
Kevin McCarthy struggles to hang onto his job, while Mitt Romney quits his. Links we discussed: Romney Lets Loose in Exit Interview Impeachment Probe Changes McCarthy’s Math McCarthy Dares Conservatives to Oust Him Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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The Age Question
Mitch McConnell’s second freeze means age may be an even bigger factor in next year’s election. Links we discussed: Mark Thompson Helped Steady 2 News Outlets. Can He Do the Same at CNN? Capitol Physician Clears McConnell to Do Job Feinstein Silent in Her Sad and Messy Final Chapter Biden’s Age…
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Oversized Mailbag
We answer some of your questions. Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter
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Trump 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
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Can 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
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Holiday 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...
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Joe 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...
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The 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
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DeSantis 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...
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Trump 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...
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A 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
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Boxed 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
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A Walk Down Memory Lane
Before Political Wire and before Chris Riback's Newsletter -- in the very early days of the internet -- there was Political Insider. Meanwhile, an economic civil war has broken out in the states. Links we discussed: Screenshot of Political Insider just after the 2000 presidential election. Other...
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Every Four Years We Discuss a Third Party
We evaluate the odds that a third party "Unity Ticket” might finally break through in 2024. And we look at the Chicago mayoral primary results and what they say about the politics of crime in America. Links for items we discussed: When Sen. Howell Heflin (D-AL) saw this photo of Sen. Ted Kennedy…
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Biden Sneaks Into a War Zone
President Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine, a grand juror talks too much and Fox News hosts text too much. Other links: Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra
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Biden's Third Rail Dare
We review President Biden's challenge to Republicans at the State of the Union address, the GOP's focus on schools and the power to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Links: Political Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra
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Rise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a new podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan Goddard.This is the free version. The paid version offers more episodes and a private feed. See trialballoon.fm for more information.
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