The first hour featured current news items and messages from listeners before launching into Open Lines. Jeff from Fort Wayne questioned why polygamy is no longer permitted, noting that "they never say it was wrong in the Bible." This topic resurfaced throughout the program. Ward from Portland expressed concerns about "residue from Comet Hale-Bopp" potentially harming Earth.

Les from St. Paul asked whether science fiction TV and movies are "preparing us for what is going to happen" in the future. Dolf from Texas mentioned hearing that "200 asteroids" were heading toward Earth. Additional callers discussed marijuana legalization, with Deb from Missouri joking, "I think the drug war ended a long time ago, and we lost."

Later, one caller said his grandfather had ties to secret societies such as Skull and Bones, asking Art about his involvement with such organizations. Art also challenged listeners to see how many people could join his online chat room, which ultimately crashed the server.