Criminal defense lawyer Damon Cheronis joins Karen Conti to discuss the P. Diddy verdict this past week and what happens next. Damon also talks about the Idaho murder plea deal and the death penalty no longer being considered as a method of punishment in the case.

Lawyer and author Patrick Wohl joins Karen Conti to talk about his new book, ‘Something Big’, which focuses on the Brown’s Chicken murders in Palatine in 1993. Patrick shares the victims’ stories and explains the impact this crime had on the franchise. Patrick also discusses how this crime was eventually solved and why the death penalty wasn’t utilized.

Ronald Allen, a Northwestern Law School Professor, joins Karen Conti to discuss two U.S. Supreme Court decisions that were handed down this week. Ronald touches on the issue of birthright citizenship and how the 14th Amendment impacts it. Ronald also talks about a Maryland case that gives the right to parents to opt out their children from LGBTQ materials in school.

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.