Colin Diamond, attorney at Mathys and Schneid Injury Law, joins Karen Conti to talk about summer legal issues. Colin details which fireworks are legal and illegal in Illinois and the consequences of bringing fireworks from other states into Illinois. Colin discusses swimming pool liability, bicycle and car accidents, nursing home liability, and dog bite liability. Colin also answers listeners’ legal questions.

Attorney and animal rights activist Jane McBride joins Karen Conti to speak on animal and owner rights to wrap up National Animal Rights Week. For more information on Jane and her organization, visit illinoishumane.org.

Dr. Jillian Peterson, forensic psychologist and professor, joins Karen Conti to discuss the recent politically motivated shootings of the Minnesota law makers as well as common criminal profiles of school shooters, and if any link lies between the two.

Dave Zehner joins Karen Conti to discuss recent cases including the Karen Read settlement, jury issues in the Weinstein case, and why a juror was removed from the P. Diddy case. 

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 of statutes that give the President authority to federalize the National Guard. Gene also discusses some of the court rulings that resulted from California Governor Gavin Newsom wanting President Trump to consent an agreement with him before federalizing the National Guard.

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 given to college football, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball athletes. Lester also explains the impact the settlement has on some schools over others and how non-athletes will be affected by the decision.

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 violence and a new bill regarding the parole board. Carrie details the level of knowledge necessary for judges in domestic violence courts. Melody also talks about what family life should be like at home to help minimize domestic violence.

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 what a felony murder charge is and whether it applies to this case. Dan also details the specific situation when a police officer can use deadly force.

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 Schofield case that resulted in Leo serving 36 years for the 1987 murder of his wife that he did not commit. Gilbert and Karen also discuss season 2 of his podcast, Bone Valley, which focuses on the suspect in the Leo Schofield case.

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 also details the history of the prison and talks about her experience living on the island.