Memberships

Political Wire members get exclusive analysis, new features and no advertising.
They also support a site entirely focused on its readers.

Member

$7.00 USD 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.
Access to the Political Calendar.
Private RSS feed including members-only posts.

Included podcast

Trial Balloon

Member

$70.00 USD yearly

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.
Access to the Political Calendar.
Private RSS feed including members-only posts.
Save 17% compared to monthly payment.

Included podcast

Trial Balloon

Family Plan

$100.00 USD yearly

Includes everything in the Annual Member plan.
One companion membership to give to a family member.
Add additional family members for $40 a year.
You’ll each have your own login and your own account.

Included podcast

Trial Balloon

Inner Circle

$150.00 USD yearly

Includes everything in the Annual Member plan.
Text alerts on your phone to be notified of the most important political news.
Invitations to off-the-record video briefings.
One companion membership to give to a partner, colleague or friend.
Add additional companion memberships for $40 a year.
You’ll each have your own login and your own account.

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.