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Karen Conti

Hear the latest legal news and opinion on the Karen Conti Podcast from 720 WGN

Law News & Politics Radio
Update frequency
every 3 days
Episodes
117
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Gene Rossi: Statutes give the President authority and discretion to federalize National Guard and send in Marines

Gene Rossi: Statutes give the President authority and discretion to federalize National Guard and send in Marines

Former Department of Justice prosecutor Gene Rossi joins Karen Conti to talk about the legalities of the federal government using the National Guard in the California protests. Gene also details some…

Mon 16 Jun 2025
Lester Munson: It is total turmoil in college sports

Lester Munson: It is total turmoil in college sports

Retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author Lester Munson joins Karen Conti to discuss the new law regarding the compensation of college athletes. Lester shares that most money will be give…

Mon 16 Jun 2025
New laws to protect people involved in domestic violence

New laws to protect people involved in domestic violence

Melody Winston, President of Board of Directors at KLEO Community Family Life Center, and Carrie Boyd, CEO of Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, join Karen Conti to discuss domestic violen…

Mon 16 Jun 2025
Dan Herbert: Deadly force is authorized when police officers are in harm’s way

Dan Herbert: Deadly force is authorized when police officers are in harm’s way

Dan Herbert, former Chicago Police officer and now lawyer, joins Karen Conti to talk about the tragic death of Chicago police officer Krystal Rivera who was killed in the line of duty. Dan explains w…

Mon 09 Jun 2025
Gilbert King details the wrongful conviction of Leo Schofield

Gilbert King details the wrongful conviction of Leo Schofield

Gilbert King, Pulitzer Prize winning author and podcaster, joins Karen Conti to talk about the value of both writing books and doing podcasts on wrongful convictions. Gilbert dives in on the Leo Scho…

Mon 09 Jun 2025
An inside look at living on Alcatraz with author Jolene Babyak

An inside look at living on Alcatraz with author Jolene Babyak

Jolene Babyak, author and expert on Alcatraz, joins Karen Conti and Sylvia Perez to talk about the Alcatraz prison in light of President Trump announcing he would like to reopen it for use. Jolene al…

Mon 09 Jun 2025
Sylvia Perez: Illinois trying to do away with third-party reservation resellers

Sylvia Perez: Illinois trying to do away with third-party reservation resellers

Chicago news reporter Sylvia Perez joins Karen Conti to talk about her four-decade career and new podcast, Supper with Sylvia. Sylvia explains the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act and how it af…

Mon 09 Jun 2025
Dr. Lance Williams breaks down Larry Hoover’s commutation and path to gang life

Dr. Lance Williams breaks down Larry Hoover’s commutation and path to gang life

Dr. Lance Williams, Professor of Urban Community Studies at Northeastern Illinois University and an expert in gang violence, joins Karen Conti to discuss President Trump’s commutation of the sentence…

Mon 02 Jun 2025
Scammer farms netting billions of dollars

Scammer farms netting billions of dollars

Julian Morgans, journalist and podcaster of Scammerland, joins Karen Conti to discuss the issue of scammer farms in southeast Asia. Julian and Karen detail the farms that have imprisoned over 400,000…

Sun 01 Jun 2025
Previewing Venetian Night with Gabriella Rago

Previewing Venetian Night with Gabriella Rago

Gabriella Rago, spokesperson for the Italian American Human Relations Foundation, joins Karen Conti to discuss ‘Venetian Night’ in Chicago. Gabriella details the food, entertainment, and boat parade …

Sun 01 Jun 2025
Why estate planning is crucial for the future

Why estate planning is crucial for the future

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti to discuss the importance of estate planning with family members sooner rather than later. Kathryn explains the difference between elder law attorne…

Sun 25 May 2025
What constitutes a war crime?

What constitutes a war crime?

Military lawyer and Army veteran John Maher joins Karen Conti to share some stories and insights on the Memorial Day holiday. John details the medals that veterans can be honored with and breaks down…

Sun 25 May 2025
The many uses of forensic genetic genealogy

The many uses of forensic genetic genealogy

Scientist and genealogist Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, Founder & President of Identifinders, joins Karen Conti in-studio to highlight how forensic genetic genealogy can be used to help solve cold cases, …

Sun 11 May 2025
Why do people fall in love with notorious inmates?

Why do people fall in love with notorious inmates?

Criminal psychologist, professor, and author Dr. Katherine Ramsland joins Karen Conti to talk about women who fall in love with notorious inmates.

Sun 11 May 2025
Providing solutions for children in adoptive and foster care

Providing solutions for children in adoptive and foster care

Dr. Susan McConnell, Executive Director and Founder of Let It Be Us, joins Karen Conti on Mother’s Day to highlight the organization which works to provide solutions for children in adoptive and fost…

Sun 11 May 2025
Previewing the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York

Previewing the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York

Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to preview the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York.

Sun 04 May 2025
How to maintain a proper work-life balance

How to maintain a proper work-life balance

Attorney and wellness coach Erin Clifford joins Karen Conti in-studio. Erin is the author of Wellness Reimagined: A Holistic Approach to Health, Happiness, and Harmony. In light of May being Mental H…

Sun 04 May 2025
Settlement reached regarding the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park

Settlement reached regarding the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park

Ron Onesti, President of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, and his lawyer, Enrico Mirabelli, join Karen Conti to discuss the settlement of a lawsuit regarding the removal of a Christoph…

Sun 04 May 2025
Attorney Stephen Kravit on the arrest of Milwaukee judge

Attorney Stephen Kravit on the arrest of Milwaukee judge

Stephen Kravit, President at Kravit, Hovel & Krawczyk joins WGN Radio’s Karen Conti to discuss the arrest of a Milwaukee judge for allegedly helping an undocumented litigant leave the courthouse.

Sun 27 Apr 2025
Attorney Antonio Romanucci on the sentencing of Robert Crimo III

Attorney Antonio Romanucci on the sentencing of Robert Crimo III

Highland Park shooting victims’ family attorney Antonio Romanucci joins Karen Conti to discuss the sentencing of Robert Crimo III.

Sun 27 Apr 2025
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