Episodes
March 9, 2025
Can a presidential administration have an effect on employment?
Employment Lawyer Patrick Dolan of Conti and Dolan joins Karen Conti to talk about employment law amid the mass federal employee layoffs and the effect new presidential administrations can have on employment. https://serve.ca...
March 9, 2025
Judge David Ellis discuss the law and his crime fiction writing
David Ellis , a Judge and an Edgar-award-winning author of ten novels of crime fiction, as well as eight books co-authored with James Patterson, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan, Karen’s partner at Conti and Dolan, to talk...
March 9, 2025
A warning on how addictive sports gambling can be
Lester Munson, lawyer and former Sports Illustrated and ESPN sportswriter, joins Karen Conti and Patrick Dolan, Karen’s partner at Conti and Dolan, to talk about the dangers of sports gambling and how addictive it can be. The...
March 3, 2025
Scott Turow shares his latest book: ‘Presumed Guilty’
Scott Turow, New York Times best seller author, joins Karen Conti to talk about his latest book, Presumed Guilty, the latest installment of Rožat “Rusty” Sabich’s story. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7305454/7305454_2025-0...
March 3, 2025
How was Jack the Ripper’s identity discovered?
Russell Edwards, an expert on Jack the Ripper, joins Karen Conti to discuss how the identity of the famed serial killer was discovered. A process that took more than a decade, Edwards got his breakthrough piece of genetic evi...
March 3, 2025
How restorative justice is changing young people’s lives
Judge Patricia Spratt joins Karen Conti to discuss the WTTW documentary called Firsthand: Peacekeepers! Featured in the documentary is Judge Spratt’s North Lawndale Restorative Justice Court. Judge Spratt details the process ...
Feb. 23, 2025
How to deal with narcissists
Dr. Nadine Macaluso, psychotherapist and author, joins Karen Conti to discuss how to deal with narcissists. Dr. Macaluso also talks about her time married to Jordan Belfort and her book, Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide To ...
Feb. 23, 2025
The role the jury played in the Mike Madigan case
Dave Zehner, jury consultant, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Mike Madigan jury deliberations and what this means for corruption prosecutions in Illinois. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7293759/7293759_2025-02-23-234959.64...
Feb. 9, 2025
Details about the upcoming Cre8tive Con
Julie Lokun and Dom Domansky join Karen Conti to talk about the upcoming Cre8tive Con in Chicago! For more information visit cre8tivecon.com . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7272020/7272020_2025-02-09-221520.64kmono.mp3 Rec...
Feb. 9, 2025
Brothers Ola and Bola Osundairo, known for their involvement in the Jussie Smollett case, share their story
Ola and Bola Osundairo join Karen Conti to discuss their involvement in the Jussie Smollett case and their new book , “Bigger Than Jussie: The Disturbing Need for a Modern-Day Lynching.” https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7272...
Feb. 9, 2025
Tips on how to reduce credit card debt
Ted Rossman , Financial analyst at Bankrate, joins Karen Conti to discuss a new study that showed that credit card debt is at an all-time high. Ted also shares tips on how to reduce debt. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7272...
Feb. 2, 2025
Creator of John Wayne Gacy docuseries joins Karen Conti
John Borowski, filmmaker and producer of the new docuseries, “The John Wayne Gacy Murders: Life and Death in Chicago, “ joins Karen Conti to discuss the new series, and share what he found during the creation of the series. h...
Feb. 2, 2025
Homeowner tips with Maria Pappas
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins Karen Conti to talk about tips for homeowners on paying property taxes, lowering your tax bill, and claiming exemptions. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7255452/7255452_2025-02-02-235...
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...