Episodes

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_2026-01-19-011739.128.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Copyrights and wrongs with Attorney Jim Jesse .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Attorney for family of Renee Good on state of investigations .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} The important role of mediation in family law cases ....

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/7922537/7922537_2026-01-19-010737.128.mp3

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 mediation, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7910537/Alex_Jacobson_1-11-26_2026-01-11-234937.64kmono.mp3

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 of Reiner’s mental health on the case, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7894580/Damon_Cheronis_1-4-26_2026-01-05-194920.64kmono.mp3

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 retirees. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7894587/Michael_Frerichs_1-4-26_2026-01-05-194327.64kmono.mp3

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 that will raise the age for mandatory driving tests. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7894598/Kathryn_Casey_1-4-26_2026-01-05-191438.64kmono.mp3

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 strikes on Venezuelan boats. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7846797/Mike_Leonard_12-7-25_2025-12-08-103137.64kmono.mp3

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to discuss his upcoming Lane Bryant murder documentary scheduled to release February 13th. Charlie talks about potential persons of interest, why this case has stayed unsolved, and whether justice will be served. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7846795/Charlie_Minn_12-7-25_2025-12-08-105835.64kmono.mp3

Steve Bernas, President & CEO of the Chicago Better Business Bureau, joins Karen Conti to talk about scams people need to look out for this holiday season. Steve highlights consumer issues, travel scams, porch pirating, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7846769/Steve_Bernas_12-7-25_2025-12-08-060409.64kmono.mp3

Aviation and catastrophic injury lawyer Bob Clifford joins Karen Conti to talk about trending news in aviation law. Bob looks back at the American Airlines mid-air collision with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C. last January and discusses how it could have been avoided. Bob explains the upcoming lawsuit against the U.S. Army, the FAA, and the airlines that will take place in the middle of September for the D.C. crash. Bob also gives an update on the tragic Ethiopia plane crash f...

Documentary filmmaker Charlie Minn joins Karen Conti to talk about a new documentary he is filming on the 2008 Lane Bryant murders, one of Chicago’s coldest cases. Charlie details the case, talks potential motive for the crime, and comments on why this case is still unsolved. The scheduled release of Charlie’s documentary is February 2, 2026. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7668906/Charlie_Minn_8-24-25_2025-08-24-235206.64kmono.mp3 Documentarian hopes to solve the Tinley Park Lane Bryant murd...

True crime writer and producer Tracy Ullman joins Karen Conti to discuss the newly released HBO documentary ‘The Serial Killer’s Apprentice’, which is based on a book by the same name that was co-authored by Tracy. Tracy talks about serial killer Dean Corll and accomplice Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., who assisted in the murders of at least 27 young men and boys in Texas in the 1970s. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7668907/Tracy_Pullman_8-24-25_2025-08-24-235807.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Con...

Author Andrea Pitzer joins Karen Conti to discuss whether Alligator Alcatraz is a concentration camp and why countries continue to have these holding facilities. Andrea details the conditions at Alligator Alcatraz and explains what we can do to fight for what is right. You can learn more about the history of concentration camps in Andrea’s book, ‘One Long Night: A Global History of Concentration Camps’. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7556201/Andrea_Pitzer_8-3-25_2025-08-03-222201.64kmono.mp3 ...

Dr. Twin Green, Founder, President, and CEO of The Link & Option Center, Inc., joins Karen Conti to talk about her call for the establishment of the state’s first mobile clinic dedicated to addressing maternal and mental health. Dr. Green details two recent deaths of infants and why mothers are not seeking mental health services.

Education lawyer Steven Glink joins Karen Conti to discuss back-to-school legal issues. Steven touches on The Homeschool Act, bullying, students’ First Amendment rights regarding social media use, private versus public school rules, and more. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7556207/Steven_Glink_8-3-25_2025-08-03-220407.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Is Alligator Alcatraz a concentration camp? .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} Dr. Twin Green: Mobile clinic for maternal mental healt...

Personal injury attorney Craig Squillace of Clifford Law Offices joins Karen Conti to discuss the ongoing Tesla trial in Florida for a deadly crash involving one of its self-driving cars. Craig explains who is liable in self-driving accidents and comments on whether Illinois will have any new laws regulating self-driving cars. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7531243/Craig_Squillace_7-20-25_2025-07-20-215143.64kmono.mp3

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to discuss John Elway being cleared in the golf cart accident that killed his agent and when an accident becomes a crime. Damon also talks about lawyers leaving the DOJ and the release of the gag order in the Idaho murder case. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7531257/Damon_Cheronis_7-20-25_2025-07-20-224757.64kmono.mp3

Erika Harold, lawyer and Executive Director of the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism, joins Karen Conti to talk about anti-bullying in the workplace and how her personal experiences have guided her to helping people. Erika defines bullying and harassment and comments on a survey that shows how many people change jobs due to bullying. Erika also answers listeners’ questions on bullying. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7531256/Erika_Harold_7-20-25_2025-07-20-222656.64kmono.m...

Karen Conti, partner at Conti & Dolan, LLC., joins Lisa Dent to unpack the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein case following the DOJ’s memo stating there is no list of perpetrators and reaffirming suicide as the cause of death.

Jennifer Freeman, attorney for sexual abuse victims, joins Karen Conti to talk about this week’s DOJ announcement on Jeffrey Epstein that there is no evidence of a client list, no evidence that Epstein blackmailed individuals, and no evidence he was murdered. Jennifer also discusses the statute of limitations and how it has changed over the years to expand the ability for victims to bring lawsuits. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7519352/Jennifer_Freeman_7-13-25_2025-07-13-234652.64kmono.mp3 ...

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the lawsuit brought by the executors of Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate. Kathryn gives her opinion on how this lawsuit will play out and explains why it’s important to pick the right people to administer your estate plan. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7519353/Kathryn_Casey_7-13-25_2025-07-13-233353.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti First time gov’t admits Epstein had child porn videos .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd}...

Kelly Leonard, Executive Vice President of Creative Strategy, Innovation, and Business Development at The Second City and host of the “Getting to Yes, And…” podcast, joins Karen Conti to talk about The Second City’s training that is being given to the Chicago Police Department to improve their interactions with the public. Kelly emphasizes the importance of storytelling and active listening while training to strengthen social skills. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7519351/Kelly_Leonard_7-13-2...

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to discuss the P. Diddy verdict this past week and what happens next. Damon also talks about the Idaho murder plea deal and the death penalty no longer being considered as a method of punishment in the case. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/7507079/Damon_Cheronis_7-6-25_2025-07-06-215719.64kmono.mp3 Recent Posts Karen Conti Damon Cheronis: Huge victory for Diddy after verdict .cls-7{fill:#fff;fill-rule:evenodd} ‘Something Big’ was mo...