Trials

Friday Edition. Monks, Earth First, CD2 (Pastor). Panelists discuss the ongoing investigation of a mass murder at a Phoenix Buddhist temple, Earth First! members on trial in Prescott, and the result of the primary election for Congressional District Two. Panelists include Jonathan Sidener, John Kolbe, and Chris Coppola.

Segments on the Arizona Board of Regents' hunt for a new executive director, Senator McCain's upcoming testimony in Charles Keating's criminal trial, and the unseating of one Phoenix Council member. Panelists include Keven Ann Willey, Tom Spratt, and Mark Flatten.

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.

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.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mofford's personal budget issues and first major policy address on the state budget, Evan Mecham's upcoming criminal trial, and a distribution deal for Phoenix Cardinals tickets. Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic.

Future Plans for Sky Harbor Airport; Tempe Concerns/Resolutions, Randy Gross and Dick Trail; Robert Robb Commentary #30: Cardinals Football Stadium Location. Segments on jury selection for the Mecham brothers' criminal trial, future plans for Sky Harbor airport, Robert Robb's commentary (where the Phoenix Cardinals should play), and the troubles of the Saguaro cactus. There is a pre-show take for the first 35 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the criminal trial of the Mecham brothers, Governor Mofford's problems, political wrangling at the capitol, and a Maricopa County felony child abuse case concerning mandatory birth control. Pre-Mecham trial panelists include Sam Stanton, Jack Lavelle, and Max Jennings.

The Mechams' Trial Package, Gary Lowenthal In-Studio (Taylor); Bommersbach's Byline #97 Package (Wong); Dreamers of the Day Package (Britton). Segments on the upcoming criminal trial of the Mecham brothers, Bommersbach's Byline (alcohol sales at Phoenix Cardinals games), and the Arizona Theatre Company's performance of Dreamers of the Day. The title card inaccurately lists the show number as #7132.