Stephen Markley’s novel, “The Deluge,” is an ambitious and terrifyingly realistic look at our collective future on a warming planet. He joins Sean to talk about the 10-year process of writing the book, the current political struggle over climate action, and how we can confront and mitigate the worst effects of climate change.   Host: Sean Illing (<a href="https://twitter.com/seanilling">@seanilling</a>), host, The Gray AreaGuest: Stephen Markley. His book is <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Deluge/Stephen-Markley/9781982123109">“The Deluge.”</a>Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Be the first to hear new episodes of The Gray Area by following us in your favorite podcast app. Links here: <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area">https://www.vox.com/the-gray-area</a>Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! <a href="http://bit.ly/givepodcasts">bit.ly/givepodcasts</a>This episode was made by: <ul>
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.

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