Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Mr. Raasch talked about some of the interesting people and issues this week with the balanced budget amendment. Via telephone, Mr. Walth talked about the Republicans and the Balanced Budget Amendment. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Farrell and Mr. Hines discussed headlines from various papers across the country. Via telephone, Ms. Shalit talked about her article in New York Times Magazine about Senator Robert Dole. Via telephone, Mr. Bandy talked about the "Straw Poll". Via telephone, Mr. Green talked about Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s change in party affiliation from Democratic to Republican. In a point-counterpoint discussion, Mr. Corry and Mr. Theissen discussed social security and the budget. Via telephone, Mr. Wallace talked about the 30th anniversary of the march on Selma.