Extortion

Scope and Contents Care Letter Package, Gloria Tucker and Joyce Downey In-Studio/Remote Interview (Palacio); Robert Robb Commentary #7: Domed Stadium Package (Durrenberger). Segments on controversy surrounding the Mecham administration (Sam Steiger's extortion charges, advancements in the Recall Movement, and a second, forged fundraising letter), and Robert Robb's commentary (communities fighting to have NFL teams play in their stadiums). There is a pre-show take for the first 55 seconds; the title card is...

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Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Governor Mecham's trade mission in Asia, Donna Carlson's resignation, Sam Steiger's extortion charges, the governor's cabinet, the Recall Movement, and a victim's rights initiative. Panelists include Sam Stanton, Statehouse Reporter, Arizona Republic; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; Jack Lavelle, Legislative Reporter, Phoenix Gazette.

Scope and Contents Pre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss the impeachment of Evan Mecham, Rose Mofford as acting governor, the possibility of a recall election, and Sam Steiger's conviction on an extortion charge. Panelists include Jana Bommersbach, Associate Editor, New Times; Don Harris, Political and Labor Writer, Arizona Republic; John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette. There are television advertisements for the first 1:40; the episode then continues normally. There are more TV ads for the...