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. Roberts talked about the morning headlines including the Dole presidential campaign. In the newspaper roundtable, Ms. Allen and Mr. Zogby talked about current issues including recent discoveries pointing to the possibility of extra-terrestrial life and foreign policy issues. Ms. Liu talked by telephone about her political views and first presidential vote. In the next segment, Mr. Rollins talked about changes in Congress over the years and his book, Bare Knuckles and Back Rooms. In the final segment, Lt. Gov. Walker and Mayor Golding talked by remote connection about the Republican National Committee in San Diego.