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Political Wire members get exclusive analysis, new features and no advertising.
They also support a site entirely focused on its readers.
Most readers choose Annual or Family for the best long-term value.
They also support a site entirely focused on its readers.
Most readers choose Annual or Family for the best long-term value.
Monthly Pass
$7.00 USD
monthly
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- Full member access during your subscription.
Included podcast
Trial Balloon
Annual Member
$70.00 USD
yearly
Best value for individual readers.
- Save 17% compared to paying monthly.
- Exclusive analysis.
- No advertising for a clean look and fast-loading page.
- Trending news page updated around the clock.
- Access to the Trial Balloon podcast.
- Weekly News Quiz.
- Subscription-only newsletters Inside Elections and Ballot Access News -- a $267 value.
- Calendar based archives to old posts.
- Access to the Political Calendar.
- Private RSS feed including members-only posts.
Included podcast
Trial Balloon
Family & Friends Plan
$100.00 USD
yearly
Perfect for partners, households, or politically engaged friends.
- Two full memberships under one subscription.
- You’ll each have your own login and your own account.
- Add additional family members for $40 a year.
- Everything in the Annual plan
Included podcast
Trial Balloon
Inner Circle
$150.00 USD
yearly
For readers who want closer access, alerts, and early insight.
- Text alerts for breaking political news.
- Off-the-record video briefings.
- First look at new editorial features.
- Everything in the Annual plan
Included podcast
Trial Balloon
If you just want access to Trial Balloon, there's a Podcast Only plan.
If you're interested in ordering and managing multiple subscriptions for your organization or company, Team Plans are also available.
If you're interested in ordering and managing multiple subscriptions for your organization or company, Team Plans are also available.