Maricopa County (Ariz.)

Air Pollution Package, Jack Jewett and Kevin Demenna Remote Interview (Taylor); May Weather Package (D'Alli). Segments on legislation aimed to reduce air pollution in Maricopa and Pima counties, and the monthly weather report (May).

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss efforts to recall Governor Mecham ("proof" linking the Democratic party with the movement), a judge's ruling on parental consent for a minor's abortion, the proposed Rio Salado Project, and the redistricting of the Maricopa County supervisory district. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette.

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss an update on Charles Keating's trial, the adjournment of the Arizona Legislature's special session on campaign and election reform, and the Maricopa County bond election. Panelists include John Kolbe, Mark Flatten, and Jerry Kammer.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the Mecham Recall Committee and its opposition's counterattacks, a Mecham administration member who spent time in Federal prison, and issues concerning Maricopa County government. Panelists include Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette; Tom Shapley, Associate Publisher, Tempe Daily News Tribune; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.

Peirce Report Revisited Package, Peirce and Pastin Remote/In-Studio Interview (Taylor); Bommersbach's Byline #76: Arizona Betrayal Package (Durrenberger); Kennel Law Package (Taylor). Segments on the Peirce Report on the Valley, Bommersbach's Byline #76: urban growth in Arizona, and kennel definitions in Maricopa County. There is a pre-show take for the first 45 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.

Prisoner Transfer Package, Carol Carpenter In-Studio (Miller); Freeway Costs Package, Charles Miller In-Studio (Shelton); Boys Ranch Package (Taylor). Segments on Maricopa County's fight with state government over inmate housing, Papago Freeway construction and growing costs, and the Arizona Boys Ranch's conservation program. There is a silent pre-show take for the first minute; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Phoenix Cardinals Package, Denny Maus Interview (Bloom); Maricopa County Finances Package, Ray Smith Interview (Miller); Robert Robb Commentary #39 Package (Wong). Segments on the Phoenix Cardinals' first preseason game in Seattle and home game stadium, Maricopa County's budget problems, and Robert Robb's commentary (labor unions). There is a pre-show take for the first 1:20; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Minority Recruitment Package, Nelson and Melnick Remote/In-Studio Interview (Bloom); County Sheriff's Race Package, Kotsur and Fairbanks Interview (Shelton). Segments on ASU's efforts to recruit and retain minority students, the candidates for Sheriff of Maricopa County, and the current structure of the Sheriff's Office.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the upcoming primary election (voter turnout, political attacks, and a Maricopa County endorsement). Panelists include Don Harris, Political and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Doug MacEachern, Columnist, Tribune Newspaper.