Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)

Polluted Water Package, Paul Scheidig, Susan Keith Interview (Taylor); Patriots Square Package, Ted Alexander Interview (Miller); Robert Robb Commentary #53 (Robb). Segments on water problems in the Maryvale community, the weekend opening of Patriot Square in downtown Phoenix, and Robert Robb's commentary (how to finance political campaigns). There is a pre-show take for the first 1:30 during which time the title card is shown for an extended period of time.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mofford's budget cuts and support of Prop. 106: English-Only, and the presidential head hunting of John Rhodes for Interior Secretary of the Bush administration. Panelists include Mark Flatten, Political Reporter, Scottsdale Progress; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Sandy Schwartz, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspaper.

Excellence in Education Package, Mary Ellen Simonson, Robert Melnick Interview (McVae); Bommersbach's Byline #121 Package (Bommersbach); Juvenile Crime Package, Jan Christian Interview (Miller). Segments on the indictment of the Maricopa County Assessor, the economic and educational future of Phoenix, Bommersbach's Byline (education issues and why parents are to blame when students do poorly), and the reformation of juvenile offenders.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the indictment of the Maricopa County Assessor, the selection of an Arizona Supreme Court Justice (Robert Corcoran), and a controversial Christmas greeting from Governor Mofford.

Homeless Package, Mark Killian, Fred Carnas Interview (McVae); Holiday Stress Package, James Campbell Interview (Bloom); Bommersbach's Byline #122 Package (Bommersbach). Segments on homeless shelters, how to cope with holiday stress, and Bommersbach's Byline (the new holiday decorations on Central Avenue).

Emissions Discussion Nancy Wrona Interview (Palacio); DWI Package Douglas LaSota Sam Ruiz Interview (Miller); Anne Bendheim Commentary (Bendheim). Segments on Governor Mofford's strained relationship with the press, Arizona's auto emissions testing program, an update on a controversial DWI law, and Anne Bendheim's commentary (unsolicited audience participation during live performances). This show is listed as #8049.

Criminal Trial Package, Gary Lowenthal In-Studio (Miller); Disabled Barriers Package, Bill Scott Remote (Britton); Cowboy Shortage Package (Miller). Segments on an announcement regarding a live broadcast of the Mecham brothers' trial, a possible trial delay, and trial-related issues; accommodations for disabled Arizonans, and a drive to recruit ranch hands. There is a pre-show take for the first 30 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Louis Rhodes Remote Interview (Miller); Water Plan Package, Herb Dishlip Interview (Taylor); Yes Program Package (Miller). Segments on a felony child abuse case concerning mandatory birth control, Arizona's new groundwater regulations, and Mesa's commitment to fixing the issue of high school dropout rates. There is a pre-show take for the first 30 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Sam Stanton Remote Interview (Shelton); Mofford Package, Cunningham Interview (Taylor); Robert Robb Commentary #31 Package (Wong). Segments on the beginning of the Mecham brothers' criminal trial, Governor Mofford's rifts with other politicians over appointments and media relations, and Robert Robb's commentary (surprises for lawmakers due to Governor Mofford). There is a pre-show take for the first 35 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Trial Set-Up Package, Paul Bender In-Studio (Shelton); Mental Health Package, Maria Hoffman In-Studio (Palacio). Segments on the third day of the Mecham brothers' criminal trial and efforts to provide mental health care for children and teens. There is a pre-show take for the first 20 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.