Episodes

Calvin Chrustie , senior partner and critical risk consultant at The Critical Risk Team, joins Karen Conti to dive deeper into the events of the Nancy Guthrie case. Calvin talks about analyzing ransom notes, how common kidnap...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the Fifth Amendment and how a jury may interpret a defendant who pleads the Fifth multiple times. Damon also discusses Ghislaine Maxwell taking the Fifth during a Congressional deposition and what would need to happen …

Joe Feldman, Founder and President of Cover My Mental Health , and insurance lawyer Mark DeBofsky join Karen Conti to discuss how people can receive insurance coverage for mental health services. Joe and Mark also explain the...

Michael Froelich , Senior Counsel at Taft Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about the legality of cannabis nationwide. Michael discusses the difference between hemp and cannabis, the risks of traveling with cannabis, why banks a...

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn and retired Chicago Police Detective Adam Katz join Karen Conti to discuss Charlie’s documentary, ‘Who Killed These Women’, which shines a light on the unsolved 2008 Lane Bryant murders in Tinley Park. Charlie details the key components…

Formal federal prosecutor Chris Parente of Cheronis and Parente joins Karen Conti to discuss the ‘Broadview Six’ and the latest on last year’s ICE shooting involving Chicagoan Marimar Martinez. Chris also explains the value o...

Personal injury and commercial litigation lawyer Tom Paris joins Karen Conti to discuss the difference between liability insurance, collision insurance, and comprehensive coverage. Tom also explains the benefits of an umbrell...

Dan Herbert , former Chicago Police officer and now lawyer, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to talk about the acquittal of a police officer in the Uvalde school shooting and the legality of the shooting of Renee Good by I...

Retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author Lester Munson joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss current legal issues in the sports world. Lester talks about the latest sports point-shaving scandal, sports b...

Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Jenna Saul joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss two high-profile domestic violence murder cases with Chicago ties and the major red flags to watch for in a relationship. The fir...

Julie Lokun and Dominick Domasky join Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to talk about Cre8tive Con and how it helps entrepreneurs succeed. Julie and Dominick discuss roadblocks halting entrepreneurs, how to help people find their passions, and who benefits from this convention.

Jim Jesse, the founder of Rock n’ Roll Law , joins Karen Conti to discuss copyright, public domain and fair use policy, and common cases surrounding music law. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7922539/7922539_2026-01-19-01173...

Antonio Romanucci, of Romanucci & Blandin , LLC , and attorney for the family of Renee Good, joins Karen Conti to discuss the current state of investigations involving the case. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7922537/792253...

Lawyer and family law mediator Alex Jacobson joins Karen Conti to discuss family law, divorce, and custody. Alex talks about why divorces spike in January, steps to take to prepare for filing a divorce, the importance of medi...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the Rob and Michele Reiner murder and the charges against their son, Nick. Damon discusses the possibility of the death penalty being utilized, the impact...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to discuss the unclaimed funds process and how you can find out if you have any. Michael also explains Operation Purple Heart and financial programs that benefit ret...

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the annual legal checklist that can help get your legal and financial affairs in order. Kathryn also talks about the new right-to-die law in Illinois and a new law...

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Karen Conti to discuss current legal news. Michael talks about the Luigi Mangione hearings, a new appeal by Derek Chauvin who was convicted of killing George Floyd, and military ...

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to discuss his upcoming Lane Bryant murder documentary scheduled to release February 13th. Charlie talks about potential persons of interest, why this case has stayed unsol...

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau , joins Karen Conti to talk about scams people need to look out for this holiday season. Steve highlights consumer issues, travel scams, porch pirating, and ...

Aviation and catastrophic injury lawyer Bob Clifford joins Karen Conti to talk about trending news in aviation law. Bob looks back at the American Airlines mid-air collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D...

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to talk about a new documentary he is filming on the 2008 Lane Bryant murders, one of Chicago’s coldest cases. Charlie details the case, talks potential motive for the crim...

True crime writer and producer Tracy Ullman joins Karen Conti to discuss the newly released HBO documentary ‘The Serial Killer’s Apprentice’ , which is based on a book by the same name that was co-authored by Tracy. Tracy tal...

Author Andrea Pitzer joins Karen Conti to discuss whether Alligator Alcatraz is a concentration camp and why countries continue to have these holding facilities. Andrea details the conditions at Alligator Alcatraz and explain...