Podcast appearances and mentions of karen conti

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why a federal appeals court upheld the ban on semiautomatic weapons and if President Trump can appeal a federal judge’s decision concerning a ten billion dollar lawsuit. She also discusses why states are suing to block the merger of Warner Bros. and Paramount and […]

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart joins Karen Conti to discuss the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative and how it has helped drastically reduce gun violence since the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting. Eric also talks about Firearm Restraining Orders, what he has done to solve domestic violence issues in Lake County, and law enforcement’s close connection with […]

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs joins Karen Conti to discuss the role of Illinois’ Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program and its impact on people with disabilities. Michael also talks about Illinois’ state-facilitated retirement savings program, the importance of college savings accounts, Operation Purple Heart, and accessing unclaimed funds.

Author Dennis Breo joins Karen Conti to talk about the 60th anniversary of the Richard Speck murders in Chicago, where eight student nurses were killed. Dennis discusses Speck’s family upbringing and relationships, his complicated personality, the crime scene, how one victim, Corazon Amurao, survived, Speck’s defense at trial, how he spent his time in prison, and […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about what prosecutors are seeking in the preliminary hearing for Charlie Kirk’s alleged murder suspect and what she thinks the Supreme Court will rule about an assault weapons ban in Illinois. She also discusses why Michigan parents are being charged for their son’s death and […]

Welcome back to part 2 of this incredibly revealing and unnerving conversation with top defense attorney Karen Conti talking all about how dangerous people like narcissists, conmen, and even serial killers will deceive and manipulate you to get what they want. And we're diving even deeper into breaking down allllll the plays master manipulators like P Diddy, Jeffery Epstein, and John Wayne Gacy use to trick you, lie to you, and hurt you AND how YOU can protect yourself from the dangerous people that are hiding in plain sight and looking for nice, unsuspecting, and compassionate women like you and me to take advantage of!So don't miss this final part with Karen Conti.And if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable!Follow Karen Conti:Website: https://www.karenconti.com/Order “Killing time with John Wayne Gacy”: https://a.co/d/0Idrn4BSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever met someone that just oozed charm, made you laugh, was soooo damn charismatic, they just seemed like they were totally nice, normal, harmless person??…and then come to find out they were actually secretly a manipulative and abusive wolf hiding in sheeps clothing? And no one, ESPECIALLY YOU, can believe that the *seemingly* nice guy, is actually the guy who was prolifically cheating on his wife, stealing money from his employer, or even worse… and you had NO IDEA?!?! The thing is guys, dangerous people are lurking everywhere, and if you want to protect yourself from befriending, dating, or even becoming a victim of conmen, toxic narcissists, abusers, or worse, you HAVE TO know how to protect yourself. And that's why on this episode of Women of Impact, we're talking to defense attorney Karen Conti!! And she is revealing exactly what a dangerous person can, AND WILL, do to get what they want, and how you can protect yourself from their sneaky tactics used to deceive and manipulate you, like charm, humor, and even acts of kindness. We dive DEEP into: - The playbook master manipulators like P Diddy, Jeffery Epstein, and John Wayne Gacy use to trick you, lie to you, and hurt you - Strategies you can use to keep YOUR power and NEVER let a conman, abuser, or even serial killer take your power from you - How to spot the manipulation and lies every scammer, swindler, narcissist, toxic ex, and even serial killer will use to catch you off gaurd, take advantage of you, and frikin' hurt you with- And sooo much more!!! So my homies, listen up coz I guarantee your assumptions about the behavior and personality of a dangerous person are going to change after listening to this!! Follow Karen Conti:Website: ⁠https://www.karenconti.com/⁠Order “Killing time with John Wayne Gacy”: ⁠https://a.co/d/0Idrn4B⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lester Munson, a retired lawyer and Sports Illustrated and ESPN author, joins Karen Conti to talk about the latest NBA betting scandal involving former player Malik Beasley. Lester comments on how much blame we should direct toward athletes for placing bets, the consequences of sports betting for athletes, and how to prevent athletes from taking […]

Carolyn Shapiro, a constitutional law professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about this week’s Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and mail-in voting. Carolyn explains birthright citizenship, the arguments made by President Trump’s administration in support of the executive order to end it, and what would need to happen to get […]

Charles Bosworth, author of ‘Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?’, joins Karen Conti to talk about the JonBenet Ramsey murder that took place nearly thirty years ago. Charles discusses whether JonBenet’s father, John, was involved in the case, the family’s behavior after her death, who may have sexually abused JonBenet, the questionable ransom note left in the home, […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the Supreme Court’s latest decisions before the end of the term, including the upholding of birthright citizenship, the ban on transgender athletes in sports, and the approval of late arriving mail-in ballots. She also discusses the Illinois case that the Supreme Court will look […]

Noah Bazis, Illinois Legislative Strategist with the Institute for Justice, joins Karen Conti to talk about a new law loosening licensing rules for cosmetologists. Noah discusses the requirements for licensure, the cost of cosmetology school, whether cosmetologists even need licenses, how the new law changes the current one, and more.

Joe Feldman, Founder and President of Cover My Mental Health, joins Karen Conti to talk about how you can get your mental health care covered by insurance. Joe discusses what people should do if they struggle to access a clinician, when insurers tend to deny coverage, the importance of documenting calls and other key information when […]

David Widner, nephew of John and Clarence Anglin, who escaped from Alcatraz along with Frank Morris, joins Karen Conti to talk about their famous escape, which occurred 64 years ago this month. David discusses why his uncles were imprisoned, the plan to flee the island, the possibility of making it to shore, reports of a stolen […]

Jeffrey Ment, an expert in travel law, joins Karen Conti to break down what travelers need to know heading into the busy summer season. Jeffrey explains how recent rules on flight delays and cancellations have improved refund timelines, along with the fine print that can impact eligibility. Jeffrey also discusses handling lost or delayed baggage, […]

Elder law attorney Kathryn Casey joins Karen Conti during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month to discuss why estate plans are critical, especially if cognitive decline becomes more common with age. Kathryn talks about memory loss impacting legal decision-making, breaks down the role of guardianship in Illinois, and highlights the risks of DIY estate planning tools and why […]

Dr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist joins Karen Conti on Father's Day to talk about how separation and divorce impact children and what parents can do to protect their emotional well-being. Dr. Childs covers how parental alienation can lead to long-term relationship issues and offers guidance on co-parenting and when children may need therapy. If […]

Ryan Graveface and Chloe Manon, owners and founders of Graveface Museum, join Karen Conti to talk about their museum and possessing the largest collection of artifacts, personal effects, and documents from John Wayne Gacy and the Gacy case including a rare true crime text written by John Wayne Gacy about his own trial that has […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss whether or not the burning cross in Grant Park will be considered a hate crime and why disability rights groups are suing over the Illinois “right to die” law. She also talks about what she thinks will be the sentence of the convicted Gilgo Beach […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to share details about how federal prosecutors have dropped charges against two defendants in a $300 million COVID-19 testing fraud case following allegations of serious prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings.

Diana Hartmann, McHenry County Regional Office Superintendent for the Illinois State Board of Education, and Richard Wistocki, former Naperville Police Detective and active Cyber Crimes Detective, join Karen Conti to talk about cyberbullying and the severity of the problem today. Richard discusses Illinois’ law on cyberbullying, what is considered legal, a statute he is trying […]

Brian Killacky, retired CPD homicide investigator and hostage negotiator, joins Karen Conti to discuss police interrogations, when Miranda rights must be given, why people admit to crimes they didn’t commit, lie detector tests, and his involvement in the Brown’s Chicken murder interrogation.

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week's trending legal news. Damon explains why we have grand juries and what happens during a grand jury process. He also provides an update on the ‘Broadview Six’ fallout and comments on the first-degree murder conviction of Karmelo Anthony in Texas.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the self-defense laws in Texas and how they relate to the trial of Karmelo Anthony, as well as new Illinois regulations for scooters and e-bikes. She also shares details about what could be discussed during the final days of the Supreme Court’s current term, […]

Dr. Joni Johnston, forensic psychologist, private investigator, and crime writer, joins Karen Conti to discuss true crime and why we are obsessed with it. Dr. Johnston talks about common traits found in serial killers, whether there are ways to prevent someone from becoming a serial killer, the Macdonald triad and whether it has been proven, distinguishing between a […]

Karen Conti welcomes her law partner at Conti & Dolan, employment lawyer Patrick Dolan, to the show to talk about current legal news stories. They discuss potential cell phone bans in schools and whether such bans create safety concerns, Ryne Sandberg’s children suing their stepmother, Margaret Sandberg, over mishandling of his trust, and a crazy […]

Karen Conti, Partner at Conti & Dolan LLC, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ resignation after it was discovered that he made contact with a few grand jurors prior to the “Broadview Six” indictment which he later tried to cover up.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to share details about the ban of cellphones in Illinois classrooms and the continued fallout of the “Broadview Six” case. She also talks about why a judge blocked payouts from President Trump’s settlement fund and Florida’s suit against AI companies.

Mike Leonard, criminal defense and civil attorney at Leonard Trial Lawyers, joins Karen Conti to talk about legal issues that arise in the summer. Mike discusses DUI arrests and their costs, swimming pool liability, protecting yourself as a homeowner when having indoor or outdoor work done, whether internships must be paid, and parenting-time issues. Mike also answers […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss why the charges against the “Broadview Six” were dropped and how Illinois legislation is working to govern AI companies. She also shares details about the indictment of Cuba’s former president and the Supreme Court’s rejection for an appeal from the NFL.

Locke Bowman, civil rights attorney with Loevy & Loevy, joins Karen Conti to discuss the denial of a special prosecutor in connection with the actions of ICE agents during Operation Midway Blitz. Locke recaps Operation Midway Blitz, explains who has the power to investigate federal agents, comments on whether the Chicago Police Department will investigate, and discusses if […]

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to talk about the week’s trending legal news. Damon discusses Harvey Weinstein’s retrial ending in a hung jury, the ‘Broadview Six’ having all counts dismissed, seeing something he’s never seen before in federal court, a big ruling in the Luigi Mangione case, Alex Murdaugh’s convictions getting overturned, and more.

If you believe serial killers are not entitled to defense lawyers, STOP HERE! This episode is not for you. On the other hand, if you are curious what it is like to defend one of America's most notorious serial killers during his final deathrow appeals-Welcome. "Killing Time with John Wayne Gacy" is a gripping account by Karen Conti, detailing her experiences defending John Wayne Gacy-“The Killer Clown.”In addition to Gacy, Ms. Conti also defended Jeffrey MacDonald of “Fatal Vision” fame and weighs in on that case as well in this episode of MURDER MOST FOUL. 

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an announcement from the Justice Department concerning the establishment of an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and why Alex Murdaugh is filing a lawsuit after his double murder conviction was overturned. She also shares details about the latest updates on Luigi Mangione’s case and the results of […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about an Illinois legislation that could bar credit card companies from charging businesses on transaction fees, why a Chicago attorney is suing Mark Zuckerberg, and a misdemeanor against a high school student after a “senior assassin” game. She also shares details about the allowance of […]

Courtroom sketch artist and art therapist Pat Lopez joins Karen Conti to talk about her career and the responsibilities of the job. Pat discusses the famous trials she has worked on, such as the Kobe Bryant rape trial, Oklahoma City bombing trial, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez murder trial, and others. Pat also comments on the importance of […]

Reproductive rights attorney Ryan Ferrante joins Karen Conti to talk about reproductive rights, infertility treatments, and at what point you may need a lawyer when going through treatments. Ryan explains what happens when there’s no more use for embryos, the surrogacy process, and insurance coverage for procedures.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about why former FBI director, James Comey, rehired former U.S. attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, as well as why the Supreme Court declined to hear an Illinois lawsuit against an Indiana gun seller. She also explains why Meta is back in court in New Mexico and the […]

Commercial business lawyer Adham Alaily joins Karen Conti to discuss people’s rights when they owe money to credit card companies and other debt collectors. Adham also talks about what happens when a lawyer sues you for a debt, what occurs when you don’t show up to court and a judgement is entered, and how to […]

Jess Raines and Chris Krason from Chicago Prime Tours join Karen Conti to talk about a new crime bus tour in Chicago called ‘The Bloodlines of Chicago: The Serial Killer Tour’. The tour highlights local spots connected to serial killers John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer. Jess and Chris share their favorite stops on the tour […]

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to break down the latest stories in criminal law. Damon talks about the recent James Comey indictment regarding seashells, protected speech versus unprotected speech, and whether President Trump will have to appear as a witness if the Comey case goes to trial. Damon also comments on his firm representing […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on James Comey’s indictment and why Michael Madigan’s appeal was denied by a federal appeals court. She also explains why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order concerning prediction markets and AI, as well as the Supreme Court’s hearing about the constitutionality […]

Personal injury lawyer Patrick Salvi II joins Karen Conti to talk about a $241 million jury verdict in a case involving Eric Johnson, a courier who was killed by carbon dioxide exposure while transporting dry ice for a dairy company in 2016. Patrick discusses why the jury awarded such a large verdict. He also details medical […]

Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, a professor in the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and an expert on domestic violence, joins Karen Conti to dive deeper into the mass shooting that occurred last weekend in Shreveport, Louisiana, in which a father killed eight of his children. Dr. Campbell discusses why men kill their children more often […]

Melanie Greenberg, a family member of Lisa Stebic, joins Karen Conti to discuss the disappearance of the Plainfield resident, who went missing in 2007. Melanie shares details about the day Lisa went missing, Lisa’s relationship with her husband Craig, a police report that was given to the family after her disappearance, whether the Drew Peterson […]

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to explain the basis for Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic, allegations against ChatGPT, and a request for no cameras in the court room for the case involving Charlie Kirk’s murder. She also discusses a new possible law for Illinois banning phones in schools and the Japanese […]

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss FBI director Kash Patel filing a $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Does Karen think this case will go to trial?

Chicago trial attorney Karen Conti, Founding Partner, Conti & Dolan Law, and host of the Karen Conti Show on WGN Radio, joins John Williams to discuss FBI director Kash Patel filing a $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic. Does Karen think this case will go to trial?

Renee Williams, lawyer and CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and Jennifer McGuffin, Chief Communications Officer at Romanucci & Blandin, LLC and member of the Board of Directors for the National Center for Victims of Crime, join Karen Conti to discuss victims’ rights. Renee explains how victims’ rights in criminal cases differ from […]

Dr. Alan Childs, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Jill Egizii, President and founder of the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization USA, join Karen Conti to highlight parental alienation ahead of Nation Parental Alienation Day on April 24th. Dr. Childs explains what qualifies as parental alienation, why parents do it, its long-term effects on children, and actions people should […]