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Bloggers Veronica Arreola and Lee Bey help us digest the top stories of the day, including subsidized water usage for nonprofits and the gender salary gap. Music from The Milk Carton Kids before they play a sold out show at Lincoln Hall. And real estate expert Mabel Guzman discusses the American dream.

Peter Sagal tells Niala about his new PBS series on the Constitution. Mayor Emanuel makes parking free on Sundays. Harold Washington was sworn in as mayor 30 years ago. Cheryl Raye-Stout remembers the Bulls three-peat. 

Blogger Carol Felsenthal and WBEZ reporter Tony Arnold join Niala to discuss today's important stories. We'll also talk with tech expert Brian Proffitt about reducing e-clutter and check in with blogger Leah Pickett and producer Greta Johnsen about girl nerds and their unique brand of nerdiness.

Vocalo hosts Brian Babylon and Molly Adams help Niala take on today's big stories, including the West, TX explosion and black home ownership. Then we hear about the Joffrey Ballet's adaptation of Othello, discuss what happened to love for the Bulls and try and make sense of the Affordable Care Act.

Author and theologian Jim Wallis joins Niala to discuss the news. 'New York Times' labor reporter Steven Greenhouse talks about low-wage workers. WBEZ's Lauren Chooljian's Year25 goes to Washington. Curious City finds out what it takes to drive a Zamboni.

Media experts Tim Akimoff and Marcus Gilmer discuss social media and how it's learning to adapt to the way we digest news. We also chat with Rep. Ken Dunkin about marriage equality, hear some Shakespearean hip-hop and find out about a Kickstarter campaign aimed at teaching Englewood kids to code.

Lisle mayor Joe Broda and WBEZ's Lewis Wallace fill us in on the latest on the flooding. Jason Vincent on winning Food & Wine's "Best New Chef" award. WBEZ's Natalie Moore on the CHA's "Plan Forward," and a conversation on increasing ethnic awareness.