Episodes

Tips on how to reduce credit card debt
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...
Creator of John Wayne Gacy docuseries joins Karen Conti
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...
Homeowner tips with Maria Pappas
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...
Legal fallout that could come from plane crash in D.C.
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...
New laws for canceled and delayed flights
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. 
Will President Donald Trump’s executive orders hold up in court?
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-...
Is using inmates to help fight wildfires a violation of the 13th Amendment?
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...
Legality of the Surgeon General calling for warning labels on alcohol
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...
What to do if you are denied health coverage
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...
What are your options when your prescriptions are wrongly filled
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....
‘Presumed Innocent’ gets multi-part remake
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...
New Illinois law proposing more protections for homeschooled children
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...
How movies and cameras in the courtroom have changed our view of the justice system
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...
What to know about the arrests made in connection with the death of Matthew Perry
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...
Cyber attacks in America
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. ...
Courts rule that Google is a monopoly
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.
The effect alcohol has on unborn children
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:...
More on Statesville Correctional Center shutdown due to dangerous conditions
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...
Are women political candidates treated differently
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...
Retired NYPD sergeant and expert on cold cases Joseph Giacolone talks cold cases
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...
The creation of a stalker
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...
What lead to the dismissal charges for Alec Baldwin
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 ...
What people say on death row
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...
How lost Purple Hearts get returned to the families of veterans
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...