Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; enterviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Rappaport discussed current issues, including the government shutdown and budget negotiations. Mr. Speyer is a contributing editor with Swing Magazine. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Assey and Ms. Davis discussed current issues including the budget. Interviews were taken by remote connection and by phone in cities named after Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.