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Tax Equity Package, Barbara Dickerson and Chris Herstam Remote Interview (Corso), Robert Robb Commentary #18: Politicians Strike Back (Durrenberger); Flow Cytometer Package (Palacio). Segments on Governor Mecham's plan for tax equity adjustments to boost state revenue, Robert Robb's commentary (views on the confrontation between Vice President Bush and CBS anchorman Dan Rather), and a flow cytometer machine used for early detections of cancer.

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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.

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Governor Evan Mecham In-Studio Interview (Corso); Oscar Martinez Profile Package (D'Alli). Segments on an interview with Governor Evan Mecham that covers such topics as political appointments, budget proposals, and the relationship between Governor and press; and the social and economic history of the Southwest border region. There is a pre-show take for the first 1:10, during part of which time the title card is shown. The episode then continues normally.

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Mecham Review Package (Corso); Sam Steiger In-Studio Interview (Corso); Archaeology/Public Package (Cavanary). Segments on critique of Governor Mecham and the creation of a group of elder statesmen, the Swedish metal-to-bone fusion technique in dentistry, There is a silent pre-show take for the first 50 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

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The Governor's Report Package (Miller); Sam Steiger and Richard Robertson In-Studio Interview; Catholic Health Care Package (Shelton). Segments on the Mecham tabloid and the administration's relationship with the press, and Pope John Paul's visit to the Valley and health care issues for Catholics.

Scope and Contents Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the strained relationship between Governor Mecham and the press, the judiciary and the legislature, and the Maricopa County Defender's Office. Panelists include Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Richard Robertson, City Editor, Arizona Republic; Laurie Asseo, Legislative Reporter, Associated Press; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette. There are television advertisements for the first 35 seconds; the introduction...