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. Cooper, from Johannesburg, discussed the fifth anniversary of South African President Nelson Mandela’s release after 18 years in prison. In the federal budget segment Mr. Copeland discussed Defense Department budget proposals. In the newspaper roundtable Mr. Rosenstiel and Ms. Shiner discussed former Vice President Quayle’s withdrawal from the Republican presidential race and other topics. Mr. Atlas talked about his New York Times Magazine cover story titled, “Look Who’s the Opinion Elite Now,” which examined young conservative thinkers. Senator Pryor talked about the career of former Senator William Fulbright who died yesterday.