Episodes
July 6, 2025
Damon Cheronis dives in on the P. Diddy verdict and the Idaho murder plea deal
Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to discuss the P. Diddy verdict this past week and what happens next. Damon also talks about the Idaho murder plea deal and the death penalty no longer being considered...
July 6, 2025
Patrick Wohl: ‘Something Big’ was the motive behind the Brown’s Chicken Massacre
Lawyer and author Patrick Wohl joins Karen Conti to talk about his new book, ‘Something Big’ , which focuses on the Brown’s Chicken murders in Palatine in 1993. Patrick shares the victims’ stories and explains the impact this...
June 29, 2025
Professor Ronald Allen talks birthright citizenship and the role of the 14th Amendment on the issue
Ronald Allen , a Northwestern Law School Professor, joins Karen Conti to discuss two U.S. Supreme Court decisions that were handed down this week. Ronald touches on the issue of birthright citizenship and how the 14th Amendme...
June 29, 2025
Attorney Colin Diamond explains multiple summer legal issues to be aware of
Colin Diamond, attorney at Mathys and Schneid Injury Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about summer legal issues. Colin details which fireworks are legal and illegal in Illinois and the consequences of bringing fireworks from other states into Illinois. Colin discusses swimming pool liability, bi…
June 22, 2025
Animal rights and where the line is drawn
Attorney and animal rights activist Jane McBride joins Karen Conti to speak on animal and owner rights to wrap up National Animal Rights Week. For more information on Jane and her organization, visit illinoishumane.org . http...
June 22, 2025
Is there a difference between a politically targeted shooting and a mass shooting?
Dr. Jillian Peterson, forensic psychologist and professor, joins Karen Conti to discuss the recent politically motivated shootings of the Minnesota law makers as well as common criminal profiles of school shooters, and if any...
June 22, 2025
Zehner Trial Consulting founder Dave Zehner dives into high profile cases
Dave Zehner joins Karen Conti to discuss recent cases including the Karen Read settlement, jury issues in the Weinstein case, and why a juror was removed from the P. Diddy case. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7484832/748483...
June 15, 2025
Gene Rossi: Statutes give the President authority and discretion to federalize National Guard and send in Marines
Former Department of Justice prosecutor Gene Rossi joins Karen Conti to talk about the legalities of the federal government using the National Guard in the California protests. Gene also details some of statutes that give the...
June 15, 2025
Lester Munson: It is total turmoil in college sports
Retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author Lester Munson joins Karen Conti to discuss the new law regarding the compensation of college athletes. Lester shares that most money will be given to college football, men...
June 15, 2025
New laws to protect people involved in domestic violence
Melody Winston , President of Board of Directors at KLEO Community Family Life Center , and Carrie Boyd , CEO of Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence , join Karen Conti to discuss domestic violence and a new bill rega...
June 8, 2025
Dan Herbert: Deadly force is authorized when police officers are in harm’s way
Dan Herbert , former Chicago Police officer and now lawyer, joins Karen Conti to talk about the tragic death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera who was killed in the line of duty. Dan explains what a felony murder charg...
June 8, 2025
Gilbert King details the wrongful conviction of Leo Schofield
Gilbert King , Pulitzer Prize winning author and podcaster, joins Karen Conti to talk about the value of both writing books and doing podcasts on wrongful convictions. Gilbert dives in on the Leo Schofield case that resulted ...
June 8, 2025
An inside look at living on Alcatraz with author Jolene Babyak
Jolene Babyak, author and expert on Alcatraz, joins Karen Conti and Sylvia Perez to talk about the Alcatraz prison in light of President Trump announcing he would like to reopen it for use. Jolene also details the history of the prison and talks about her experience living on the island.
June 8, 2025
Sylvia Perez: Illinois trying to do away with third-party reservation resellers
Chicago news reporter Sylvia Perez joins Karen Conti to talk about her four-decade career and new podcast, Supper with Sylvia . Sylvia explains the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act and how it affects online reservations...
June 1, 2025
Dr. Lance Williams breaks down Larry Hoover’s commutation and path to gang life
Dr. Lance Williams , Professor of Urban Community Studies at Northeastern Illinois University and an expert in gang violence, joins Karen Conti to discuss President Trump’s commutation of the sentence of Gangster Disciples’ l...
June 1, 2025
Scammer farms netting billions of dollars
Julian Morgans, journalist and podcaster of Scammerland , joins Karen Conti to discuss the issue of scammer farms in southeast Asia. Julian and Karen detail the farms that have imprisoned over 400,000 people and are forcing t...
June 1, 2025
Previewing Venetian Night with Gabriella Rago
Gabriella Rago, spokesperson for the Italian American Human Relations Foundation, joins Karen Conti to discuss ‘Venetian Night’ in Chicago. Gabriella details the food, entertainment, and boat parade that will all be featured ...
May 25, 2025
Why estate planning is crucial for the future
Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the importance of estate planning with family members sooner rather than later. Kathryn explains the difference between elder law attorneys and estate planning att...
May 25, 2025
What constitutes a war crime?
Military lawyer and Army veteran John Maher joins Karen Conti to share some stories and insights on the Memorial Day holiday. John details the medals that veterans can be honored with and breaks down the basis of military law...
May 11, 2025
The many uses of forensic genetic genealogy
Scientist and genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, Founder & President of Identifinders, joins Karen Conti in-studio to highlight how forensic genetic genealogy can be used to help solve cold cases, find missing people, and even identify Holocaust survivors. For more information, visit identif…
May 11, 2025
Why do people fall in love with notorious inmates?
Criminal psychologist, professor, and author Dr. Katherine Ramsland joins Karen Conti to talk about women who fall in love with notorious inmates. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7410250/7410250_2025-05-11-214350.64kmono.mp3...
May 11, 2025
Providing solutions for children in adoptive and foster care
Dr. Susan McConnell, Executive Director and Founder of Let It Be Us , joins Karen Conti on Mother’s Day to highlight the organization which works to provide solutions for children in adoptive and foster care. https://serve.ca...
May 4, 2025
Previewing the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York
Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to preview the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7397860/7397860_2025-05-04-215400.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti The 14th ...
May 4, 2025
How to maintain a proper work-life balance
Attorney and wellness coach Erin Clifford joins Karen Conti in-studio. Erin is the author of Wellness Reimagined: A Holistic Approach to Health, Happiness, and Harmony. In light of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, she shares tips and tricks to managing your stress levels and maint…