Episodes

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and legal expertise on the alleged “gang rape” of a female Cornell University student in 2024 now that the investigation has reopened.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what will happen next in the Lindsay Clancy case and the law that allows senior citizens to opt out of jury duty. She also shares details about whether or not Charlie Kirk’s family will move to sue Utah Valley University and President Trump’s banning of media from the White House. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8679507/8679507_2026-09-23-134807.64kmono.mp3 White House Press Ban Recent Posts Karen Conti Karen Conti: Media ...

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share an update on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the conviction of the Tupac Shakur murder defendant. She also shares details about why the FTC is suing Amazon and an update from the Supreme Court concerning the White House ballroom construction. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8634202/8634202_2026-09-02-125002.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Karen Conti: Tupac defendant convicted within 3 hours .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd...

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share her thoughts and expertise on the embezzlement charges against the former chief financial officer of Loretto Hospital, a CBP agent trying to have his sexual assault and robbery case thrown out because it was handled by the same “tainted” grand jury that […]

Andy Hale, civil rights attorney and lawyer for Chester Weger, who was convicted of the Starved Rock murders of 1960, joins Karen Conti to discuss the current state of the case and his filing of a posthumous pardon petition with Governor JB Pritzker. Andy details the three murders, how long it took for the victims’ bodies to be found, his argument that Weger did not commit the crimes, his belief that the crime scene was staged, how the Chicago mafia may have been involved, why prosecutors in Wil...

John Masur, law professor at the University of Chicago Law School, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Chicago Cubs’ and Washington Nationals’ formal objections to the WNBA’s attempt to trademark ‘The W’ and the chances of the WNBA protecting their version of ‘The W’. John also talks about intellectual property, what is required to qualify for a patent, and what a copyright protects. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8611433/John_Masur_8-23-26_2026-08-24-203233.64kmono.mp3

Fred Nickl, attorney and partner at Williams & Nickl, LLC, joins Karen Conti to discuss the recent case involving more than 50 bodies that were discovered and mishandled at a funeral home in Chicago. Fred talks about how this issue went unnoticed, possible criminal charges coming in the case, whether routine inspections are needed at […]

Dr. Bill Kimberlin, clinical psychologist and author, and John Borowski, filmmaker and author, join Karen Conti to highlight the upcoming ‘Serial Killer: The Original Exhibition’ in Chicago, opening September 5th. Dr. Kimberlin comments on the exhibit’s focus on victimology and John shares what may surprise visitors. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8611258/Dr_Bill_Kimberlin_and_John_Borowski_8-23-26_2026-08-24-195258.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Andy Hale: Why Chester Weger is innoc...

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on the Tupac Shakur murder trial, as well as Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges. Later on, Karen clarifies whether letters can be trademarked. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8601602/8601602_2026-08-19-143402.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Karen Conti: Can a letter be trademarked? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Back-to-school legal issues .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Shoul...

Education lawyer Marina Diambri of Diambri and Vicara, P.C. joins Karen Conti to highlight back to school legal issues. Marina discusses the student cellphone ban beginning in 2027 and how it will protect students who need them, AI-generated images and content used as cyberbullying, how parents can take action if there child experiences bullying, dress code enforcements, parents and schools reaching an agreement with the Individual Education Program (IEP), rights students have if accused of misc...

Dr. Shane Singh, Professor of Public and International Affairs and Co-Director of Graduate Studies, Political Science & International Affairs at the University of Georgia, joins Karen Conti to discuss his advocacy for a law that would require everyone in the U.S. to vote. Shane talks about voter turnout percentages in general and midterm elections, common reasons for why people do not vote, whether moving Election Day to the weekend would increase turnout, countries that have mandatory voting fo...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to discuss Luigi Mangione pleading guilty to federal charges relating to the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Damon explains the charges against Mangione in state and federal court and how they differ, what is next in the case, why Mangione’s lawyers are claiming double jeopardy, and whether the New York judge is likely to sentence Mangione to life in prison. Damon also comments on the Tupac Shakur murder trial that began ...

Dave Zehner, jury consultant and a founding partner of Zehner Trial Consulting, joins Karen Conti to talk about the jury selection for the trial of Duane Davis, the suspect in the murder of Tupac Shakur, as well as the upcoming Luigi Mangione trial. Dave discusses special considerations in jury selections, why jurors usually expect forensic evidence, the major problems with the jury selection process, what it means to deselect a jury, why younger jurors may differ from older jurors, and how to r...

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the jury selection for the Tupac Shakur murder trial and a Texas law that bans the sale of halal foods and the wearing of hijabs in public schools. She also shares details about a lawsuit against Gibson’s Steakhouse in Oak Brook and more laws that Governor Pritzker signed last week. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8587991/8587991_2026-08-12-134931.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Jury selec...

Director, writer, producer, and the principal of Pyramid Productions James Buddy Day joins Karen Conti to talk about the 57th anniversary of the Charles Manson murders. Buddy discusses the nine murders committed, Manson’s history of nonviolent crimes before the murders, whether he liked or hated women, Vincent Bugliosi’s ‘Helter Skelter’ theory that Manson directed his cult to commit crimes to start a race war, and where his family members that were imprisoned are today. Buddy is the director a...

Martina Vandenberg, lawyer and founder and president of The Human Trafficking Legal Center in Washington, joins Karen Conti to discuss what constitutes human trafficking, how prevalent trafficking is worldwide and in the United States, and the percentage of women subjected to trafficking and forced labor. Martina details a recent case where a woman smuggled migrants from Mexico into Highland Park, IL and held them in debt bondage. She also explains a new federal law that allows victims to remove...

Appellate Justice and Edgar-award-winning author David Ellis joins Karen Conti to talk about his role as an appellate justice and his legal thriller novels, including his new book ‘Keep Them Close’. Justice Ellis shares which types of cases inspire his writing the most, why the main characters in his novels always have a flaw, how his wife inspired ‘Keep Them Close’, how his roles as a judge and a novelist complement each other, and why he thinks the reputation of the Supreme Cout has fallen to ...

Daniel Sheehan, Harvard law professor and founder of the New Paradigm Institute, joins Karen Conti and Scott Schneider to discuss the efforts to have the government disclose decades of information about UFOs, extraterrestrial visits, and the recent publication of long-withheld documents. Daniel talks about where the documents are located, what he believes they will contain if released, his efforts to get whistleblowers protected and address their concerns, how we deal with other countries trying...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti and Scott Schneider to talk about the week’s trending legal news. Damon discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci taking the Fifth Amendment 111 times at a COVID-19 hearing and whether he has the right to take it, the Idaho murderer who killed four college students seeking to vacate his guilty plea, the […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what homeowners insurance will cover concerning storm damage and Bryan Kohberger’s plan to pursue an ineffective lawyer appeal. She also discusses the increased penalties for Scott’s Law and if Mexico can hold the U.S. accountable over the deaths of immigrants. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8546089/8546089_2026-07-29-122529.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Karen Conti: What storm damage is covered by insurance? .cls-...

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC, joins Lisa Dent to the charges against ex-Olympian, David Hearn, who allegedly damaged the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool back in June. She brings up Hearn’s lawyer who has hinted at potential misconduct on the part of the grand jury handling the proceedings. Later she provides an update […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about proposed laws that could ban prediction markets and the White House employee who placed a bet on President Donald Trump’ recent speech. She also explains why the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger is paused and the Minnesota law that allows alcohol to be served at assisted living facilities during organized events. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8532445/8532445_2026-07-22-133345.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Karen Conti:...

William Kovacic, professor at George Washington University Law School and former chair of the FTC, joins Karen Conti to discuss the lawsuit attempting to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers. William talks about how the merger would work, how antitrust laws affect the merger, and why the issue remains before another court even if the federal government approves the merger. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8528663/William_Kovacic_7-20-26_2026-07-20-232303.64kmono.mp3

Brandon Grodsky, CEO and founder of B and T Security Solutions, joins Karen Conti to talk about how his firm strengthens security for businesses, schools, and other organizations through planning and training. Brandon discusses how his company helps prevent mass shootings, what to do if there is an active shooter in your workplace, assessing security risks at new locations, when a risk should be taken seriously, the run-hide-fight concept, and two upcoming apps for home and workplace safety. ht...