Live chat with Tony Harris on the shutdown

Al Jazeera America anchor Tony Harris hosts a live Google+ Hangout On Air on Friday, October 4 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the budget battle, government shutdown and political dysfunction.

Joining Tony to discuss the shutdown showdown:

• Naureen Khan, D.C. reporter for Al Jazeera America
• Garance Franke-Ruta, senior editor at The Atlantic
• Heidi Moore, finance and economics editor at the Guardian U.S.
  

We want to hear from you! Tony will be addressing your questions about the situation, so tweet your comments with the hashtag #AJAMLive or post them below.