Trial Balloon - Free Version

Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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Trial Balloon - Free Version

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.

  1. The Candidate or the Couch

    SEP 30

    The Candidate or the Couch

    Corruption in the “Greatest City in the World.” And who are these "undecided" voters?  Links we discussed:  Eric Adams IndictedThe Undecided Voters Who Could Decide the ElectionKamala Harris Casts Herself as Pro-Business PragmatistSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's NewsletterTrial Balloon Live

    27 min
  2. The Bully Pulpit

    JUN 7

    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 RivalsEven a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This RaceTrump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the BallotHow Much More Warning Do Voters Need?Democrats Must Make Trump’s Guilty Verdict KnownSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    24 min
  3. Catch and Kill

    APR 26

    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 WeeksTrump Is Already TestifyingTrump Is a Pretty Weak StrongmanBeing Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed Chaos and OppressionSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    22 min
  4. Boxed In On Abortion

    APR 14

    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 AbortionFed May Not Cut Interest Rates This YearRed States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the BallotSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    24 min
  5. Watching Fox News

    MAR 29

    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 TrumpDemocrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses ControlBiden Holds Small Lead NationallyRFK Jr. the SpoilerSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    26 min

  6. MAR 15

    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 UpDemocracy Dies In Trumpian BoredomWhy RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than BidenDemocrats Go to War Against Third Party CandidatesSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    26 min
  7. Trumpification

    MAR 7

    Trumpification

    The Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete. Links we discussed Mitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald TrumpMitch McConnell Surrenders to TrumpMcConnell to Step Down as GOP LeaderTrump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP LeaderJohn Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP LeaderCornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate LeaderSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    25 min
  8. Biden Isn't Going Anywhere

    FEB 16

    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 ConspiracyReplacing BidenWhy Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So QuicklyJon Stewart ReturnsBiden Campaign Joins TikTokSome more links:  Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter

    22 min
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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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  • Creator
    Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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