Episodes

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.

Jim Jesse, the founder of Rock n’ Roll Law , joins Karen Conti to discuss copyright, public domain and fair use policy, and common cases surrounding music law. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7922539/7922539_2026-01-19-01173...

Antonio Romanucci, of Romanucci & Blandin , LLC , and attorney for the family of Renee Good, joins Karen Conti to discuss the current state of investigations involving the case. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7922537/792253...

Lawyer and family law mediator Alex Jacobson joins Karen Conti to discuss family law, divorce, and custody. Alex talks about why divorces spike in January, steps to take to prepare for filing a divorce, the importance of medi...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the Rob and Michele Reiner murder and the charges against their son, Nick. Damon discusses the possibility of the death penalty being utilized, the impact...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to discuss the unclaimed funds process and how you can find out if you have any. Michael also explains Operation Purple Heart and financial programs that benefit ret...

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the annual legal checklist that can help get your legal and financial affairs in order. Kathryn also talks about the new right-to-die law in Illinois and a new law...

Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins Karen Conti to discuss current legal news. Michael talks about the Luigi Mangione hearings, a new appeal by Derek Chauvin who was convicted of killing George Floyd, and military ...