Episodes

Previewing Venetian Night with Gabriella Rago
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 ...
Why estate planning is crucial for the future
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...
What constitutes a war crime?
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...
The many uses of forensic genetic genealogy
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…
Why do people fall in love with notorious inmates?
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...
Providing solutions for children in adoptive and foster care
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...
Previewing the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York
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 ...
How to maintain a proper work-life balance
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…
Settlement reached regarding the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park
May 4, 2025

Settlement reached regarding the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park

Ron Onesti, President of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, and his lawyer, Enrico Mirabelli, join Karen Conti to discuss the settlement of a lawsuit regarding the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Arri...
Attorney Stephen Kravit on the arrest of Milwaukee judge
April 27, 2025

Attorney Stephen Kravit on the arrest of Milwaukee judge

Stephen Kravit, President at Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk joins WGN Radio’s Karen Conti to discuss the arrest of a Milwaukee judge for allegedly helping an undocumented litigant leave the courthouse.
Attorney Antonio Romanucci on the sentencing of Robert Crimo III
April 27, 2025

Attorney Antonio Romanucci on the sentencing of Robert Crimo III

Highland Park shooting victims’ family attorney Antonio Romanucci joins Karen Conti to discuss the sentencing of Robert Crimo III . https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7387188/7387188_2025-04-27-224628.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts M...
DNA expert Dr. Dan Krane gives insight on the notorious JonBenét Ramsey case
April 27, 2025

DNA expert Dr. Dan Krane gives insight on the notorious JonBenét Ramsey case

Dr. Dan Krane, who is a Biological Sciences professor at Wright State and one of the world’s foremost DNA experts, joins WGN Radio’s Karen Conti to explain why he believes that DNA evidence can be used to help solve the notor...
What is a class action lawsuit?
April 27, 2025

What is a class action lawsuit?

Class action lawyers Katrina Carroll and Jon Jagher join Karen Conti to explain everything you need to know about class action lawsuits, and what an injunction is. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7387185/7387185_2025-04-27-2...
Harvey Weinstein’s former attorney talks Weinstein’s retrial
April 20, 2025

Harvey Weinstein’s former attorney talks Weinstein’s retrial

Chicago criminal defense attorney Damon Cheronis , who represented Harvey Weinstein in his first trial, joins Karen Conti to comment on Weinstein’s retrial that just started in New York City. Damon also touches on the resente...
How to tell if an image is copyrighted
April 20, 2025

How to tell if an image is copyrighted

Chicago intellectual property lawyer Michele Katz joins Karen Conti to discuss what to do when you post an image that is copyright protected. Michele also explains the difference between a copyright, a patent, and a trademark...
Does the First Amendment allow cults to brainwash people
April 20, 2025

Does the First Amendment allow cults to brainwash people

Karen Conti chats with Dr. Adam Kunz , assistant professor at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, about the First Amendment and if it allows cult organizations to brainwash people. Dr. Kunz also talks about what can be done l...
This week’s top legal stories with defense attorney Mike Leonard
April 6, 2025

This week’s top legal stories with defense attorney Mike Leonard

Criminal defense attorney Mike Leonard joins WGN’s Radio’s Karen Conti to discuss this week’s top legal stories, which include the Madigan sentencing, the possibility of a third Trump term, and the civil suit against the gun dealers in the Highland Park shooting case.
What is the role of a mediator?
April 6, 2025

What is the role of a mediator?

Karen Conti is joined in-studio by attorney/mediator Faustin ‘Frosty’ Pipal to discuss mediation and how it resolves legal disputes. Additionally, Karen’s husband Jerry joins the show and the three perform a ‘mock’ mediation....
What does the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago do?
April 6, 2025

What does the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago do?

President Kari Steele of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago joins Karen Conti in-studio to highlight what they do relating to the waterways of Chicago, including treating wastewater and managing st...
Can a presidential administration have an effect on employment?
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...
Judge David Ellis discuss the law and his crime fiction writing
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...
A warning on how addictive sports gambling can be
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...
Scott Turow shares his latest book: ‘Presumed Guilty’
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...
How was Jack the Ripper’s identity discovered?
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...