Trials

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.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the denial of a motion for mistrial at the Mecham brothers' criminal trial, Sam Steiger's criminal sentence, Arizona Legislature issues (balancing the budget and MLK Day). Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Associated Press; Richard Robertson, Arizona Republic; Jack Lavelle, Phoenix Gazette.

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.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the criminal trial of the Mecham brothers, the second-longest session of the Arizona Legislature (clean air, the budget deficit, and taxes), and the Attorney General's legal opinions. Panelists include Laurie Asseo, Associated Press; Don Harris, Arizona Republic; John Kolbe, Phoenix Gazette. There is a silent pre-show take for the first 25 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.