Dan and Clarke work together on a story about the police and race relations but things get out of hand. Ann hits a woman who darts out in front of her car.

When negotiations break down, the reporters' union is locked out. Ann, Mike, and a reluctant camera crew have to do the news on their own.

The team kicks into high gear when a man starts shooting in a downtown office building. Mike's decision to broadcast violent footage from the incident sparks controversy.