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. Dahl talked about the morning headlines. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Peters and Ms. Richardson talked about current issues including the beating of several illegal immigrants by police in California and government spending. Ms. Martin talked by telephone about her political views. In the next segment, Mr. Donelson and Ms. Krauss talked by remote connection about the operations of the Internal Revenue Service. Next, Commissioner Richardson talked by remote connection about the history and operation of the IRS. In the final segment, Mr. Roberts and Mr. Paschelle answered questions from viewers about their tax returns.