The “50,000 Texts” Edition

Summary: Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the integrity of the FBI, the usefulness of government shutdowns and the value of survivor testimony during sentencing.<br><br>Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/gabfestplus.<br><br>Twitter: @SlateGabfest<br><br>Facebook: facebook.com/Gabfest<br><br>Email: gabfest@slate.com<br><br>Show notes at slate.com/gabfest