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. LeBrecht talked about current headlines, especially the agreement reached the previous night on the remaining portions of the 1996 budget. In the newspaper roundtable, Representatives Meehan and Neumann discussed the details of the budget agreement and other issues. In the next segment, Mr. Quayle talked about his new book, The American Family, which details the lives' of five different families, and the presidential campaign. He also took questions from teachers in the studio. In the next segment, Secretary Cisneros talked about urban policy changes. In the next segment, Rep. Roukema talked about committee hearings into ATM surcharges. In the final segment, Mr. Podesta and Mr. Gray discussed President Clinton’s upcoming testimony in Governor Tucker’s trial.