The “Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail” Edition

Summary: Hosts John Dickerson, David Plotz and<br>Emily Bazelon discuss whether Hillary Clinton will surge out of the<br>first debate, if Donald Trump should bring up the misdeeds of Bill<br>Clinton and if the most recent  crime numbers really represent the<br>nation's crime.<br><br>Join<br>Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only<br>podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at<br>www.slate.com/gabfestplus.<br>Twitter:<br>@SlateGabfest<br>Facebook:<br>facebook.com/Gabfest<br>Email:<br>gabfest@slate.com<br>Show<br>notes at slate.com/gabfest