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. Page talked about the morning headlines including the Clinton and Dole presidential campaigns. In the next segment, Ms. Gwinn talked by remote connection about the “From Smithson to Smithsonian” exhibit dealing with the founding donor for the Smithsonian. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Alston and Ms. McCormack talked about current issues including the Russian elections and investigations surrounding the White House. Mr. Butler talked by telephone about his political views and future plans. In the next segment, Mr. Hockstader talked by telephone about activities in the Russian elections. In the next segment, Mr. Rothenberg talked by remote connection about the establishment of the Smithsonian.