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, Ms. Schulte talked about the morning headlines, including the presidential candidates. Ms. Crabtree talked about the Buchanan presidential campaign by telephone. In the next segment, Mr. Bryant and Mr. Thompson talked about the presidential candidates and other current issues. Mr. Shenk talked by telephone about problems with the public education system.