Trials

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.

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.

Mecham Trial Analysis Package; Paul Eckstein and Murray Miller In-Studio Interview (Shelton). Interviews with Miller and Eckstein regarding the ongoing criminal trial of the Mecham brothers. There is a pre-show take for the first 40 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Tribal Analysis Package, Murray Miller and Paul Eckstein In-Studio (Wong); Bommersbach's Byline #99 Package (Wong). Segments on the criminal trial of the Mecham brothers and Bommersbach's Byline (why Arizona should save the endangered prisoner furlough program). There is a pre-show take for the first 45 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Mecham Verdict Package, Cudahy and Lotstein In-Studio (Wong); Robert Robb Commentary #33 Package (Wong). Segments on the innocent verdict for the Mecham brothers and Robert Robb's commentary (Michael Dann's imperial judiciary). There is a pre-show take for the first minute; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Mecham brothers' trial, the trial's political implications, and a different perspective on the brothers' acquittal. Panelists include Scott and Kelop In-Studio Interview (Wong); John Kolbe, Phoenix Gazette; Max Jennings, Tribune Newspapers.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Arizona Republican Convention, preparations for the criminal trial of the Mecham brothers, and the latest word on clean air from the EPA. Panelists include Keven Ann Willey, Political Reporter, Arizona Republic; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette.

Legislative Stand on Air Package, George Renner Remote Interview (Shelton); Valley Citizens League Package, Joe Smyth In-Studio (Palacio): Tempe Center for the Handicapped Package (Bloom). Segments on the Arizona Legislature's fight to control carbon monoxide pollution, the criminal trial of the Mecham brothers, the Valley Citizens League, and the Tempe Center for the Handicapped.