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Motions, minutes, quorums' parliamentary procedure has directed how we've run our meetings for over a century. Some say Roberts rules has become outdated but others point out that in at a time of widening majorities and minorities, we need them more than ever. Robert's rules of Order is next on the Exchange. Mike's guest is Nancy Sylvester, Former National parliamentarian for the National Association of Parliamentarians and author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Robert's Rules".

All set to return home, soldiers from the Londonderry based 94th Military Police Company found out that their time in Iraq would be extended. The last minute decision frusterated many loved ones who have waited a year or longer for the homecoming. We'll talk with some of these family members about how they're getting by, what they hear from overseas, and what they think of the war in Iraq. Mike's guests are Amber Fixler of Candia, Jennifer Lee of Reading, MA and Catherine Maynard of Lowell, MA. We'll also hear from New Hampshire's Congressman Jeb Bradley.

Granite state birds have spent a long cold winter in warmer climates. Now the days are getting longer and they?re migrating back. From loons to larks, bluejays to black crows we?ll talk about the birds to watch for and how we might identify them. Mike's guests are Mark and Becky Suomala. Mark is an independent bird tour guide. Becky is a naturalist with the Audubon Society of New Hampshire. You can also visit the Birds of New England page for photos of native species.

You can?t avoid it anymore? from South Park to C-Span to the Superbowl, profanity is becoming part of our television?s scripts, our pop-culture vernacular and our everyday language. Now, the FCC is looking to crack down on profanity by issuing fines and delaying broadcasts. Today on the Exchange, we look at the biological, psychological and social elements of curse words and profanity. Mike's guests are Dr. Timothy Jay, Professor of Psychology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, MA and author of "Cursing in America: A Psycholinguistic Study of Dirty Language in the Courts, in the Movies, in the Schoolyards and on the Streets" and "Why We Curse: A Neuro-Psycho-Social Theory of Speech". And Robert J. Thompson, Professor of Television and Pop Culture and Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communication.

Young people are at higher risks of engaging in risky behavior when they don't feel connected to their community. Kids who participate in after school programs and other community-based activities are more likely to make better choices and steer clear of risky behavior. We'll get an idea of how kids are behaving and what effect after-school programs have on their life course. Mike's guests are Whitney Schwartz, Director of New Heights, the Seacoast area's largest after-school program and Gretchen Bean, Program Coordinator for the Adolescence Resource Center at UNH.