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Robins, red-wings, wrens and warblers - now that Spring is truly here, so are the birds who high-tailed it south last fall. And they’re busy-- wooing mates, building nests, and looking for their next meal. Join birders Mark and Becky Suamala, to find out what they’re up to, and how to identify who you're seeing. The Suomalas are with the Audubon Society of New Hampshire (www.nhaudubon.org). Mark is field trip coordinator and Becky is natural resources coordinator. Steve Zind hosts.

Patrick Powers is a senior at the University of New Hampshire, majoring in mechanical engineering. He was one of the seven students who designed UNH's entry this year in NASA's annual "Great Moonbuggy Race." He was also one of the two drivers of the vehicle, which placed second among the competing teams. He talked with John about the buggy that the UNH team built, some of its unusual design elements, and the experience of racing it in the NASA competition.

May 1st is competition day--the day electric deregulation officially goes into effect. Tom Getz, Executive Director of NH Public Utilities Commission describes what it all means.

The Claremont Coalition, which sued the state over money for schools, says the state's definition of "adequacy" is flawed. They also say poor towns need more money to pay for education. We'll talk about what the coalition latest proposals and how New Hampshire lawmakers might react. Trish's guests are Andru Volinsky, lead attorney for the Claremont Coalition, and State Represenative Warren Henderson, Chair of the House Education Committee. Henderson was on the original commission which defined 'adequacy' for the state.(http://gencourt.state.nh.us/ie/billstatus/commdetails.asp)

And the Academy Award goes to...Find out about one of New Hampshire's best little thespians.