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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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This is the show about the stories of studentpreneurs and student focused companies. For inquires about being on the show, please email the host, Taegan Thomas at taegant13@gmail.com. Produced by BookScouter
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Which GOP Candidates Were Worse: 2016 or 2024?
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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: Ta…
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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 Lea…
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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 News…
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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…
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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: Ta…
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter…
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 Wire Chris Riback's Newsletter…
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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 Chris Riback's Newsletter…
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 Riback's Newsletter…
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 vs. Trump’s Crimes Some more links: Taegan Goddard's P…
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We answer some of your questions. Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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Can Anyone Beat Trump for the GOP Nomination?
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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 NewsletterBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 N…
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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…
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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 ExtraBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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…
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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…
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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 ExtraBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 ExtraBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire Chris Riback's…
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Every Four Years We Discuss a Third Party
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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 in a boat, he quipped: "Well Teddy, I see you've chan…
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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 ExtraBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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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 ExtraBy Taegan Goddard and Chris Riback
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Fashion, College, and Entrepreneurship - With Corner of Sunshine Owner, Debra Zerr
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Debra Zerr, a Missouri State University junior and young entrepreneur that has been working on her business to sell her costume and wedding dress designs. Debra's business is Corner of Sunshine, and is being worked on as a website to sell her products and currently holds her place for her tra…
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What is an Intellectual-Based Start-Up? - With Arizona State Entrepreneurship Student, Joshua Kovan
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Joshua Kovan, an Arizona State University student that is majoring in Entrepreneurship and that has had his fair share of experience with trying to jump start small businesses. Josh specifically discusses his experience with his business, Envoy Operation, and the reasons why it did not work f…
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The Life of a Creative Influencer - With Bri Flasch
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Bri Flasch, an Instagram influencer, photographer, videographer, music artist, and owner of Flasch Fashion. Bri has accomplished many things with her platform on Instagram, including getting chances to be an ambassador for Adobe, an intern for Google, and the photographer/videographer of a po…
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Being an Online Brand - with author and infleuncer, Carrie Berk
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Carrie Berk, the famous author and TikTok star. Carrie discusses her experience with entrepreneurship since the age of 8, when she was first published. At only 17, Carrie is figuring out where to go to college, how she will manage her busy life with school, and how to keep building her brand.…
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An Internship for Life-Long Skills - With Branch Partners Nick Nelson and Maverick Lopez
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On this episode of The Studentprenuer Show, we hear from Nick Nelson and Maverick Lopez, co-partners of a branch of Aruza Marketing at Texas Tech. Aruza Marketing is a pest control company that offers summer internships for college students in North Carolina. Nick started at Aruza first, then recruited Maverick and started working together as a tea…
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What It's Like to Work on YouTube - With Kent Heckel
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Kent Heckel, a young man that dropped out of college after getting the offer of a lifetime for his work with his personal YouTube channel. Kent started his channel when in high school and was doing daily vlogs. During his junior year of college, he got an internship creating video content and…
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Thriving in a Dying Industry - With Bicycle Trader and Repairman, Adam Waltke
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Missouri State University freshman and bicycle business owner, Adam Waltke. Taegan and Adam discuss how Adam has done so well in an industry that has been on the decline for the past couple decades, how he managed with doubts about his knowledge and skill based on his age, and working with a …
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How to Grow a Business- with SaferSit owner, Francie Ruppert
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Francie Ruppert, the owner of SaferSit, a Cincinnati-based company that focuses on connecting families with good babysitters. Francie and Taegan talk about growing a business over time, the value of having a great business partner, and how your very own community can help support your busines…
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Start the Business or Go to College? - With owner of BLNK Slate Media, Sam Lister
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Sam Lister, the owner of BLNK Slate Media. BLNK Slate Media focuses on creating social media content for businesses, and Sam is a young man that started this while in high school and believes that is all the education that he will ever need. Taegan and Sam discuss the ongoing debate of if col…
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A Local Business That Supports Local Businesses - With Kennon and Amber from CarGo
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Kennon and Amber from CarGo. Started Cape Girardeau, Missouri, CarGo is a food and alcohol delivery service, as well a ride share service. Kennon works within the company and is the head of the branch in Springfield, Missouri, and Amber is a Missouri State senior that does sales and is a driv…
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Find Your Wings with A Favorite Brand - With Red Bull Student Manager, Kyle McNail
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On this episode of The Studentprenuer Show, we hear from Kyle McNail, a Red Bull Student Manager at Missouri State University. Taegan and Kyle talk about his journey getting started with Red Bull, why he was attracted to the company, and some events/charities that Red Bull is involved with. There are amazing benefits to getting involved with compan…
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Powdered Food That's Truly Nutritious - with Ilixer owner and creator, Cody Blatt
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Cody Blatt, the creator and owner of Ilixer, a powdered food brand that is made out of real food. Cody describes his product has being perfect for those that are wanting to get healthier, remain their healthiest, or people that are always "on the go" like busy parents and business professiona…
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Clean Products to Make You Glow- With ROSEN Skincare creator, Jamika Martin
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we speak with Jamika Martin, a UCLA graduate since 2017 that is the owner and creator of ROSEN Skincare. ROSEN is an all-natural skincare brand that is gentle enough for the skin, but hard on breakouts and acne scars. Jamika creates all of the formulas for the products herself and tests them on herself, s…
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The Tinder of Carpooling? - With Hovr owner and creator, Breezy Baldwin
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Breezy Baldwin, a current University of Central Florida student that created and owns Hovr*, an app that helps riders and drivers complete long-distance carpooling. The app's usage is centralized in central and south Florida, as well as southern California. Breezy talks about what inspired he…
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Social Change on Entrepreneurship - With University of South Florida Professor, Steve Diasio
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from Professor Steve Diasio, who came up with the Finger Puppet Learning Framework, an idea about teaching through peer-to-peer learning. Steve uses this framework in his own college classroom and hopes to spread it across the world, getting teachers and school districts to teach K-12 students by …
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Becoming the Man I Needed When I was Younger - With Secoy Hodges, owner of the Jewels of Success
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we speak with Missouri State senior, Secoy Hodges. Secoy is a classmate of Taegan and a respectable young man. Taegan and Secoy discuss the trials and tribulations that pushed Secoy to become a community leader, a motivational public speaker, and a business owner. His story is heartbreaking and powerful, …
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On this episode of The Studentpreneur Show, we hear from myself about how I have been developing as a new college student and discuss my experience as a one-woman department for BookScouter. My boss Jacob Brown interviews me and I go into how I personally market the podcast, some struggles I have been experiencing, and what I have learned from some…
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