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. In the first segment, Mr. Thurman talked about current issues, including Middle East peace talks and effects of the government shutdown. In the following segment, Mr. Dawson talked about the history of Union Station via remote connection. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Laszlo and Mr. Hilleary talked about economic policy and the effects of government shutdown. In the next segment, Ms. Underhill discussed her book, Woman Who Ran for President: The Many Lives of Victoria Woodhull. In the next segment, Ms. Dowd discussed various federal tax proposals. In the final segment, Mr. Gillespie talked about the history and operations of Amtrak.