The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live.Fresh off an unexpected, medically induced news blackout, we survey the political wreckage that piled up while I was out.We start with something personal — a brief reflection on just how much the Political Wire community means to me. Trial Balloon is normally a members-only feature, but the extraordinary outpouring of support I’ve received made this an easy decision: this week’s episode is open to everyone.Add the show to your podcast player. You’ll get new episodes each week.Or listen here: