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Techies Samuel Axon and Scott Smith look at why coolness matters in tech. Niala speaks with Chicago artist Theaster Gates. WBEZ reporter Michael Puente answers your questions about gas prices.

Is immigration a women's issue? Maria Pesqueira of advocacy group Mujeres Latinas en Acción says it is. Niala looks at why 1.3 veterans are uninsured. Finally, a national look at the Chicago public school closings.

Niala looks at the worth of Chicago's entertainment districts and old theaters. Medical professionals Emil Coccaro and Steven Migalski discuss the relevance of the new DSM. The Curious City team tackles the question: What is it like to live on minimum wage?

WBEZ education reporters Linda Lutton and Becky Vevea stop by to answer questions about the CPS school closings. A Red Cross representative discusses the role technology is playing in the Oklahoma tornado aftermath. The Chicago Botanic Garden explains how climate change affects your garden.

Niala asks two experts if it is too late to turn back climate change. An allergist discusses how climate change can actually affect seasonal allergies. Then: is it 2008 all over again? Housing market trends may point to a bubble on the horizon.

Niala and WBEZ's Adriana Cardona explore the ties between domestic violence and gangs. The Goodman Theatre's Tamberla Perry and Chuck Smith examine persistent stereotypes in Hollywood. Chicago journalists Eric Zorn and Neil Steinberg review the week's news.

With two years under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's belt, is Chicago better off?  Loyola University philosopher Al Gini discusses the value of a college degree. Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen look at how technology is creating a new world order.