Traditionally, it was manufacturers who pressed for tariffs and other barriers to trade; in recent years, Mr. Jasinowski tells us, most of them have seen the light, whereas the unions and their friends "for reasons that are not altogether clear ... have chosen to protect the status quo." An energetic discussion of the history and theory of free trade, and why we need to do better than 2 1/2 per cent growth.

The Paula Jones case had put sexual harassment on the front pages, and our guests, in this second follow-up to the ACLU debate, have a spirited exchange on the specific and the general question.

The scholarly Mr. Siegman and the explosive Mr. Zion could hardly be more different in manner, but this time--unlike on some of Mr. Zion's earlier Firing Line appearances--the conversation does connect. Consensus is not and could not be reached, but we get a clear idea of the opposing positions on Prime Minister Netanyahu's rejection of certain Clinton Administration proposals.

After the black American in Texas was mutilated and killed, Mr. Buckley begins, "and the gay student in Wyoming also mutilated and killed, President Clinton asked for increased federal dominion over hate crimes. Is there a need, let alone a philosophical justification, for such a thing, or was Mr. Clinton's call nothing more than what George Will designated as moral pork barrel?"