Andy Hale, civil rights attorney and lawyer for Chester Weger, who was convicted of the Starved Rock murders of 1960, joins Karen Conti to discuss the current state of the case and his filing of a posthumous pardon petition with Governor JB Pritzker. Andy details the three murders, how long it took for the victims’ bodies to be found, his argument that Weger did not commit the crimes, his belief that the crime scene was staged, how the Chicago mafia may have been involved, why prosecutors in Will County still maintain Weger’s guilt even though DNA evidence did not connect him to the crime, and what he believes actually took place.

Jonathan Masur, law professor at the University of Chicago Law School, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Chicago Cubs’ and Washington Nationals’ formal objections to the WNBA’s attempt to trademark ‘The W’ and the chances of the WNBA protecting their version of ‘The W’. Jonathan also talks about intellectual property, what is required to qualify for a patent, and what a copyright protects.

Fred Nickl, attorney and partner at Williams & Nickl, LLC, joins Karen Conti to discuss the recent case involving more than 50 bodies that were discovered and mishandled at a funeral home in Chicago. Fred talks about how this issue went unnoticed, possible criminal charges coming in the case, whether routine inspections are needed at funeral homes, and putting how you want your remains to be disposed in your will.

Dr. Bill Kimberlin, clinical psychologist and author, and John Borowski, filmmaker and author, join Karen Conti to highlight the upcoming ‘Serial Killer: The Original Exhibition’ in Chicago, opening September 5th. Dr. Kimberlin comments on the exhibit’s focus on victimology and John shares what may surprise visitors.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to discuss the latest on the Tupac Shakur murder trial, as well as Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea to federal stalking charges. Later on, Karen clarifies whether letters can be trademarked.

Education lawyer Marina Diambri of Diambri and Vicara, P.C. joins Karen Conti to highlight back-to-school legal issues. Marina discusses the student cellphone ban beginning in 2027 and how it will protect students who need them, AI-generated images and content used as cyberbullying, how parents can take action if there child experiences bullying, dress code enforcements, parents and schools reaching an agreement with the Individual Education Program (IEP), rights students have if accused of misconduct before suspension or expulsion happens, student privacy rights, and the basic rules for homeschooling.

Dr. Shane Singh, Professor of Public and International Affairs and Co-Director of Graduate Studies, Political Science & International Affairs at the University of Georgia, joins Karen Conti to discuss his advocacy for a law that would require everyone in the U.S. to vote. Shane talks about voter turnout percentages in general and midterm elections, common reasons for why people do not vote, whether moving Election Day to the weekend would increase turnout, countries that have mandatory voting for registered voters, and the arguments for and against a compulsory voting law.

Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to discuss Luigi Mangione pleading guilty to federal charges relating to the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Damon explains the charges against Mangione in state and federal court and how they differ, what is next in the case, why Mangione’s lawyers are claiming double jeopardy, and whether the New York judge is likely to sentence Mangione to life in prison.

Damon also comments on the Tupac Shakur murder trial that began last week in Las Vegas.

Dave Zehner, jury consultant and a founding partner of Zehner Trial Consulting, joins Karen Conti to talk about the jury selection for the trial of Duane Davis, the suspect in the murder of Tupac Shakur, as well as the upcoming Luigi Mangione trial. Dave discusses special considerations in jury selections, why jurors usually expect forensic evidence, the major problems with the jury selection process, what it means to deselect a jury, why younger jurors may differ from older jurors, and how to recognize people who may lie to get on a jury.

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Bob Sirott, to talk about the jury selection for the Tupac Shakur murder trial and a Texas law that bans the sale of halal foods and the wearing of hijabs in public schools. She also shares details about a lawsuit against Gibson’s Steakhouse in Oak Brook and more laws that Governor Pritzker signed last week.