The guests discussed aspects of the upcoming confirmation hearing of Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, including her stance on minority issues and her chances of being confirmed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Brock is the author of The Real Anita Hill: The Untold Story, which was also a topic of discussion. Mr. Shapiro is a member of Supreme Court Watch, a part of the Nation Institute which analyzes the civil rights and civil liberties records of Supreme Court nominees and provides public education on the Supreme Court. Other topics included the administration’s nomination process for federal appointments, past Supreme Court nominations, the nomination of Joycelyn Elders for the post of Surgeon General, and the American publishing system.