Roberts, Laurie

Laurie Roberts Remote Interview (Corso); Bommersbach's Byline #15: 4th of July Package (Durrenberger); July Weather Package (D'Alli). Segments on Evan Mecham's fifth gubernatorial election attempt, Bommersbach's Byline (a Fourth of July message about loyalty oaths), and the monthly weather report (July). There is a pre-show take for the first minute; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Laurie Roberts In-Studio Interview (Malatia); Cellular Radio Telephone Package (D'Alli); Poisonous Lizards Package (Cavanary). Segments on sales-tax funded highway construction projects, car cell phone systems, and venomous desert reptiles.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Segments on politics, water pollution, telephone company regulations, issues related to jobs (outsourcing positions and wage rates), and prison construction. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Consultant, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Roberts, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief, Arizona Daily Star.

Laurie Roberts and Keven Ann Willey In-Studio Interview (Grant); Dr. Lonnie Ostrom In-Studio Interview (Grant). Segments on sales tax-funded highway construction projects, and the success of ASU's fundraising campaigns.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss critique of Governor Mecham, Mecham's attempts to rally support from elder Republican statesmen, recall efforts, issues concerning Maricopa County government, and utility companies. Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Laurie Roberts, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic; Andy Zipser, Staff Writer, The Business Journal.

Bruce Babbitt In-Studio Interview (Corso); Susan Wyckoff Interview Package (D'Alli). Segments on a presentation of images of Halley's Comet taken at the Mount Hopkins Observatory and a detailed look at Governor Bruce Babbitt's budget proposal for 1986.

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss legislative initiatives, pay hikes for the staff of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, and funding disparities between Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. Panelists include Laurie Roberts, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Mesa Tribune; Keven Ann Willey, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief, Arizona Daily Star.

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss an air quality lawsuit, Arizona Legislature issues (bar owner liability, family planning, and tort reform), Phoenix stadium plans, and an increase in water costs for high-consumption users. Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Laurie Roberts, Legislative Reporter, Arizona Republic; Howard Fischer, Phoenix Bureau Chief, Arizona Daily Star; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette.