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

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Chicago, IL

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

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English


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

6/1/2025
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 of Gangster Disciples’ leader Larry Hoover. Dr. Williams talks about the role of Larry Hoover’s childhood home in his life and his involvement with local gangs. He […]
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Scammer farms netting billions of dollars

6/1/2025
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 people and are forcing them to work online to scam people.
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Previewing Venetian Night with Gabriella Rago

6/1/2025
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 that will all be featured at the event. Karen also talks more about the boating competition that she will be judging. The event will take place on the […]
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Why estate planning is crucial for the future

5/25/2025
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 attorneys and estate planning attorneys and dives in on the role of a power of attorney.
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What constitutes a war crime?

5/25/2025
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 the basis of military law. John also explains what the law says for soldiers who are in combat.
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The many uses of forensic genetic genealogy

5/11/2025
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, find missing people, and even identify Holocaust survivors. For more information, visit identifinders.com.
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Why do people fall in love with notorious inmates?

5/11/2025
Criminal psychologist, professor, and author Dr. Katherine Ramsland joins Karen Conti to talk about women who fall in love with notorious inmates.
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Providing solutions for children in adoptive and foster care

5/11/2025
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 foster care.
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Previewing the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York

5/4/2025
Criminal Defense Attorney Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to preview the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial in New York.
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How to maintain a proper work-life balance

5/4/2025
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 Health Awareness Month, she shares tips and tricks to managing your stress levels and maintaining a proper work-life balance.
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Settlement reached regarding the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park

5/4/2025
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 Christopher Columbus statue in Arrigo Park.
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Attorney Stephen Kravit on the arrest of Milwaukee judge

4/27/2025
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.
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Attorney Antonio Romanucci on the sentencing of Robert Crimo III

4/27/2025
Highland Park shooting victims’ family attorney Antonio Romanucci joins Karen Conti to discuss the sentencing of Robert Crimo III.
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DNA expert Dr. Dan Krane gives insight on the notorious JonBenét Ramsey case

4/27/2025
Dr. Dan Krane, who is a Biological Sciences professor at Wright State and one of the world’s foremost DNA experts, joins WGN Radio’s Karen Conti to explain why he believes that DNA evidence can be used to help solve the notorious JonBenét Ramsey case.
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What is a class action lawsuit?

4/27/2025
Class action lawyers Katrina Carroll and Jon Jagher join Karen Conti to explain everything you need to know about class action lawsuits, and what an injunction is.
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Harvey Weinstein’s former attorney talks Weinstein’s retrial

4/20/2025
Chicago criminal defense attorney Damon Cheronis, who represented Harvey Weinstein in his first trial, joins Karen Conti to comment on Weinstein’s retrial that just started in New York City. Damon also touches on the resentencing of the Menendez brothers.
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How to tell if an image is copyrighted

4/20/2025
Chicago intellectual property lawyer Michele Katz joins Karen Conti to discuss what to do when you post an image that is copyright protected. Michele also explains the difference between a copyright, a patent, and a trademark.
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Does the First Amendment allow cults to brainwash people

4/20/2025
Karen Conti chats with Dr. Adam Kunz, assistant professor at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, about the First Amendment and if it allows cult organizations to brainwash people. Dr. Kunz also talks about what can be done legally to extricate cult members from those organizations.
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This week’s top legal stories with defense attorney Mike Leonard

4/6/2025
Criminal defense attorney Mike Leonard joins WGN’s Radio’s Karen Conti to discuss this week’s top legal stories, which include the Madigan sentencing, the possibility of a third Trump term, and the civil suit against the gun dealers in the Highland Park shooting case.
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What is the role of a mediator?

4/6/2025
Karen Conti is joined in-studio by attorney/mediator Faustin ‘Frosty’ Pipal to discuss mediation and how it resolves legal disputes. Additionally, Karen’s husband Jerry joins the show and the three perform a ‘mock’ mediation.