Episodes

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...
The 58th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act
July 7, 2024

The 58th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act

Matt Topic, partner at Loevy and Loevy, joins Karen Conti in honor of the 58 th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act. Marc explains the importance of the act and how he used it to obtain the video in the Laquan McDo...
A book about mental health in law enforcement
July 7, 2024

A book about mental health in law enforcement

Kevin Donaldson, a retired police officer, joins Karen Conti to talk about his book “Man Are You Crazy” about job stress, PTSD, and more that police officers face. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5275902/5275902_2024-07-07-2...
The effect of the accused Highland Park shooter not changing his plea
June 30, 2024

The effect of the accused Highland Park shooter not changing his plea

Attorney Antonio Romanucci, who is representing the Highland Park shooting victims, joins Karen Conti to talk about the accused shooter’s refusal to change his plea this week. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270427/5270427_...
Former New York Police Officers team up to start a podcast
June 30, 2024

Former New York Police Officers team up to start a podcast

Dan Murphy, retired New York Police Officers and host of the Gold Shields Podcast , joins Karen to talk about crime, policing, and terrorism. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/5270428/5270428_2024-06-30-211828.64kmono.mp3 Rece...
Why do mass shootings happen?
June 30, 2024

Why do mass shootings happen?

Dr. Adam Lankford, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Alabama, joins Karen Conti to talk about who becomes a mass shooter and why it is such a problem in the United States. https://serve.castfi...