{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/696568de9ab39048a63ed7f7/6965691d1f21449d6ddda4d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The “Exploratory Committee” Edition","description":"<p>Emily Bazelon, David Plotz, and guest David Leonhardt discuss the government shutdown, potential 2020 presidential candidates, and whether there are signs of hope that the climate crisis could be addressed.</p><p>Topic ideas for next week? You can tweet suggestions, links, and questions to<a href=\"https://twitter.com/SlateGabfest\"> @SlateGabfest</a>. Tweet us your cocktail chatter using #cocktailchatter or post it to our <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Gabfest\">Facebook</a> page. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) </p><p>Become a fan of the Political Gabfest on<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Gabfest\"> Facebook</a> and follow us on Twitter<a href=\"https://twitter.com/slategabfest\"> @SlateGabfest</a>. The email address for the Political Gabfest is gabfest@slate.com. (Email may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) </p><p>Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank.Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by the following advertisers: </p><p>Doctors Without Borders. Donate today at <a href=\"http://doctorswithoutborders.org/\">doctorswithoutborders.org</a>.</p><p>ZipRecruiter. Get started today at <a href=\"http://ziprecruiter.com/gabfest\">ziprecruiter.com/gabfest</a>.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}