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. Harwood talked about the morning headlines including the rise in price of petroleum products, the upcoming November elections, and the “Washington for Jesus” rally. In the following segment, Mr. Pinto talked about aviation safety and regulation. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Katz and Ms. Smith talked about current events including campaign reform and the rising price of petroleum products. Mr. Thomas talked by telephone about his first vote and political views.