Episodes

Law professor Vikram Amar joins Karen Conti to talk about the U.S. Supreme Court’s arguments on the issue of birthright citizenship and its recent ruling on conversion therapy. Vikram discusses whether President Trump’s execu...

Dr. Katherine Ramsland , author and professor in forensic psychology and criminology at DeSales University, joins Karen Conti to talk about the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann, that is expected to plead guilt...

Former prosecutor and personal injury lawyer Matthew Moyer joins Karen Conti to discuss his book, ‘American Justice: From the Frontlines of the War on Crime’ , which dives in on cases he has been involved in and how the justi...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to provide the latest on the murder case of Loyola student Sheridan Gorman. Damon discusses how potential immigration consequences may affect the prosecution of defendant Jose Medina, Medina’s past run-ins with the law, the SAFETY Act a…

Private Investigator Jordan Scherer and Bruce Maitland, founder of Private Investigations for the Missing , a non-profit he started after his daughter Brianna went missing, join Karen Conti to discuss missing persons and stra...

Healthcare lawyer Ann Ford joins Karen Conti to highlight the ‘She Did What?!’ Award that Karen will receive in April from the Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC. Ann also talks about her transition from nursing to law and th...

Joel Rubin, Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, joins Karen Conti to talk about social workers, the services they provide, and the education needed to get licensed. Joel and Karen also talk about the severe shortage of mental health care provide…

Author Bob General joins Karen Conti to talk about his new book, ‘Just… Call Me Al: A Capone Diaries Novella’ , which is a fictionalized story about the life and journey of Al Capone. Bob details Capone’s youth, how he became...

Antitrust lawyer Jon Jagher joins Karen Conti to discuss the DOJ’s lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation for antitrust violations. Jon talks about how performers and concertgoers may be affected by the suit, the eviden...

Legal expert Andrew Stoltman joins Karen Conti to discuss various internet scams and how to detect them. Andrew talks about being careful when investing in cryptocurrency and other forms of investment, finding the right financial advisor, and how lottery winners can become lottery losers due t…

Former Judge Lise Pearlman joins Karen Conti to discuss her book, ‘The Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No. 1: The Man Who Got Away’ , which details the 1932 kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh’s son, Charles Lindbergh Jr. Ju...

Donna Rotunno, criminal defense lawyer and television legal analyst, joins Karen Conti to discuss her new podcast, ‘Crime and Justice with Donna Rotunno’ , which dissects trending legal cases in America. Donna shares her thou...

Noted pet expert Steve Dale joins Karen Conti to talk about his new book, ‘Ask the Dog’ . Steve and Karen discuss why the dog bite rate is high today, the civil liability for dog bites, and a proposed Chicago ordinance that c...

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.