Maricopa County (Ariz.)

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.

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.

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.

Indian School Interview (Miller); County Supervisor's Race Package (Bloom); County Recorder's Race Package, Hellon and DeGraw Interview (Bloom); Anne Bendheim Commentary,"Cowboy Art" Package (McVae). Segments on the Indian School land swap, the county recorder and District 4 supervisor races in Maricopa County, and Anne Bendheim's commentary (a review of the Cowboy Artists exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum). There is a post-show take for the last 3:10 of the video.

Sports Authority Package, Lamar Whitmer Interview (Wong); Art Education Package, Frank Hodsoll, C. Diane Bishop Interview (Wong); Everett King Commentary (King). Segments on Maricopa County's new sports authority, improvements to arts education in schools, and Everett King's guest commentary containing a rebuttal to Anne Bendheim's commentary.

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.