Episodes
Feb. 2, 2025
Legal fallout that could come from plane crash in D.C.
Bob Clifford , Aviation Attorney, joins Karen Conti to discuss legal action we could see following the Washington, D.C. plane crash. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7255451/7255451_2025-02-02-233651.64kmono.mp3 Potomac River...
Jan. 26, 2025
New laws for canceled and delayed flights
Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to discuss new laws that are in effect for canceled and delayed flights and other legal travel issues.
Jan. 26, 2025
Will President Donald Trump’s executive orders hold up in court?
Suzanna Sherry, Professor at Vanderbilt Law School, joins Karen Conti to discuss President Donald Trump’s executive orders and whether they will be upheld in court. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7169772/7169772_2025-01-26-...
Jan. 19, 2025
Is using inmates to help fight wildfires a violation of the 13th Amendment?
Bianca Tylek, founder and executive director of Worth Rises , joins Karen Conti to talk about how inmates are being used to fight wildfires. They also discuss why prison activists say this violates the anti-slavery provision...
Jan. 12, 2025
Legality of the Surgeon General calling for warning labels on alcohol
Wendy Parmet, Professor of Law at Northeastern University, joins Karen Conti to discuss the legalities of the Surgeon General calling for warning labels on alcohol and social media apps. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/71457...
Jan. 12, 2025
What to do if you are denied health coverage
Joe Feldman, founder and president of Cover My Mental Health non-profit, joins Karen Conti to discuss healthcare insurers denying claims, what to do if that happens, and, if necessary, legal action you can take. For the Cover...
Jan. 12, 2025
What are your options when your prescriptions are wrongly filled
Sarah King , Partner at Clifford Law Offices, joins Karen Conti to discuss pharmacy malpractice and how to avoid harm from mistakes by your pharmacy. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7145736/7145736_2025-01-12-224936.64kmono....
Aug. 25, 2024
‘Presumed Innocent’ gets multi-part remake
Fox 32 entertainment reporter Jake Hamilton joins Karen to talk bout this new limited series that is streaming on Apple TV+, starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The original “Presumed Innocent’ movie starred Harrison Ford and was based...
Aug. 25, 2024
New Illinois law proposing more protections for homeschooled children
Education Lawyer Marina Diambri joins Karen Conti to talk about what parents should know about their children’s protections when dealing with bullying, how to register your child for public school if they were homeschooled du...
Aug. 25, 2024
How movies and cameras in the courtroom have changed our view of the justice system
Law Professor Stanley Fish joins Karen to talk about the many law movies that have been released and their effect on people’s view of the justice system as a result. The two continue on the subject discussing the shift in nat...
Aug. 18, 2024
What to know about the arrests made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry
Rachel Fiset , Criminal Defense Lawyer, joins Karen Conti to talk about the indictment of five defendants in the ketamine overdose of actor Matthew Perry. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5911301/5911301_2024-08-18-215401.64k...
Aug. 18, 2024
Cyber attacks in America
David Malicoat , Chief Information Security Officer at Direct Marketing Solutions, joins Karen Conti to discuss the effects of one of the largest cyber-attacks reportedly affecting the privacy information of every American. ...
Aug. 11, 2024
Courts rule that Google is a monopoly
Bonnie Stone, a litigation partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, joins Karen Conti to explain the court ruling that Google is a monopoly.
Aug. 11, 2024
The effect alcohol has on unborn children
Susan Shephard Carlson, Attorney and Chair of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder United, joins Karen Conti to talk about the effects of alcohol on the brains of unborn children and the increased risk of criminal behavior. https:...
Aug. 11, 2024
More on Statesville Correctional Center shutdown due to dangerous conditions
Jon Loevy , Founding Partner of Loevy and Loevy, joins Karen Conti to talk about his suit to shut down Stateville Correctional Center due to dangerous conditions. Later, Joe talks about representing a wrongfully convicted ma...
Aug. 4, 2024
Are women political candidates treated differently
Dr. Alice Eagly joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan to discuss how and why women political candidates are perceived differently. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5521939/5521939_2024-08-04-215039.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Kare...
July 28, 2024
Retired NYPD sergeant and expert on cold cases Joseph Giacolone talks cold cases
Joseph Giacolone, retired NYPD sergeant and expert on cold cases, joins Karen Conti to talk about the Gilgo Beach murders and the men who have been found dead in the Chicago waterways. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5413343...
July 28, 2024
The creation of a stalker
Dr. Carlos Cuevas, an expert on stalking, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Netflix series, “Baby Reindeer.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5413390/5413390_2024-07-28-215330.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti The 14th Amen...
July 14, 2024
What lead to the dismissal charges for Alec Baldwin
Damon Cheronis, Chicago attorney, joins Karen Conti to talk about the dismissal of the charges against Alec Baldwin. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5304037/5304037_2024-07-14-225537.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti The ...
July 14, 2024
What people say on death row
Dr. Bill Kimberlin, author of “Watch Me Die: Last Words From Death Row “, joins Karen Conti to discuss the book and more! https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5304038/5304038_2024-07-14-221438.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti...
July 7, 2024
How lost Purple Hearts get returned to the families of veterans
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to talk about returning a Purple Heart to the family of a WWII vet. Michael also talks about how to claim lost money from your family. For more information visit i...
July 7, 2024
The 58th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act
Matt Topic, partner at Loevy and Loevy, joins Karen Conti in honor of the 58 th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act. Marc explains the importance of the act and how he used it to obtain the video in the Laquan McDo...
July 7, 2024
A book about mental health in law enforcement
Kevin Donaldson, a retired police officer, joins Karen Conti to talk about his book “Man Are You Crazy” about job stress, PTSD, and more that police officers face. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5275902/5275902_2024-07-07-2...
June 30, 2024
The effect of the accused Highland Park shooter not changing his plea
Attorney Antonio Romanucci, who is representing the Highland Park shooting victims, joins Karen Conti to talk about the accused shooter’s refusal to change his plea this week. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270427/5270427_...