Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

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.

AIDS Bill Package, Rep. Burns and Goudinoff Remote/In-Studio Interview (Britton); Bommersbach's Byline #98 Package (Wong); Air Force Package (Shelton). Segments on an AIDS bill aimed at marriage license applicants, Bommersbach's Byline (why Arizona still doesn't have an MLK Day), and two major Air Force bases in Arizona (Williams and Luke). There is a pre-show take for the first 45 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Clean Air Package, Rep. Jack Jewett In-Studio, Sen. Bob Usdane Remote (Britton); Robert Robb Commentary #32 Package (Wong); Guide Dog Package (Taylor). Segments on Arizona Legislature issues (air pollution and alternative fuels), Robert Robb's commentary (why there should be a state MLK Day), and a guide dog training program. There is a pre-show take for the first 35 seconds; the title card is then shown and the episode continues normally.

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the ending of the Arizona Legislature session (new budget and tax package, and the defeat of MLK Day). Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Don Harris, Politician and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic; Dave Hampton, Legislative Reporter, KFYI Radio. There is a pre-show take for the first 1:30 during which time the title card is shown early; the episode then continues normally.

King Holiday Press Conference Package, Gene C. Blue In-Studio, David Radcliffe In-Studio (Miller); Billboards Package (Palacio); Senior Sensitivity Package (Britton). Segments on another look at the issue of an MLK Day holiday, proposed billboard regulations for Maricopa highways, and APS's attempts to connect with the elderly. There is a pre-show take for the first 1:35; the episode then continues normally.

Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Phoenix Suns arena plans, the attorney general's opinion of Evan Mecham's gubernatorial bid, and another pitch for a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Panelists include Dee Hall, City Hall Reporter, Arizona Republic; Jana Bommersbach, Editor, New Times; Mark Flatten, Legislative Reporter, Scottsdale Progress.

Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the resignations of indicted legislators, House hearings, another vote on the MLK Day holiday, an NFL team owner vote on whether to move the Super Bowl, and Governor Symington's budget proposal. Panelists include Doug MacEachern, John Kolbe, and Mark Flatten.

Hartdegen SOTS (Wong); King Holiday Package. Larry Hilliard (Palacio); Cactus Rustling (Hart). Segments on the sentencing of the first AZScam defendant (Jim Hartdegen), economic fallout caused by the King holiday controversy, and an Operation Earth report (crackdown on cactus rustlers). Robert Breunig's last name is misspelled in this episode.

Mental Health Package - Cheryl Collier (Majure); Cool Moves (Hawkins). Segments on National Mental Health Month (how mysteries of the brain are being unlocked), and Scottsdale students' plan to create a museum in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (the Close Up Club).