The Lisa Wexler Show

Jared Lederman, a Cornell University senior and founder of Take Back America, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his opinion piece, “What Cornell Teaches Its Students About Sex.” In the wake of the Cornell 7 allegations, Lederman questions whether the university’s promotion of “sex positivity” undermines its commitment to student safety. He also shares his account of being kicked out of his fraternity o...

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Mark Shanahan on the world premiere of Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley, Mark Shelhamer ScD on his book ARE WE READY FOR MARS? & Darrell Harris about his State Representative run for the 135th disctrict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Shelhamer, ScD, principal investigator of the Johns Hopkins Human Spaceflight Lab, professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and former chief scientist of NASA’s Human Research Program, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his book, Are We Ready for Mars? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westport Country Playhouse Artistic Director Mark Shanahan joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” running October 20–November 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weston Kiwanis President Harry Spencer joins Lisa Wexler to preview the 2026 Reservoir Run, featuring fun runs and prizes, including four pairs of JetBlue round-trip tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Easton Republican Town Committee Chairman Darrell Harris joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his campaign for state representative in Connecticut’s 135th District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Activist Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the Cornell 7 case, the white supremacists protesting in Danbury and the Trump administration disbanding enforcement of school segregation protections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler covers the day’s top news, including the Cornell 7 case and the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack. Kevin Rennie shares his insights into the Kosta Diamantis case, and Wayne Winston discusses white supremacist protests in Danbury and the Trump administration’s rollback of oversight of school desegregation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, attorney and former Connecticut legislator Kevin Rennie joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the “moral rot” behind the Cornell 7 and the Kosta Diamantis case. Rennie recalls serving with Diamantis, early warnings to “keep away,” and concerns about Diamantis’ trustworthiness that went unheeded, including Rennie’s own warning to Governor Lamont. He also discusses Diamantis’ conviction and subse...

Activist Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm elections, concerns about unfulfilled promises from the Trump administration, and Connecticut’s local elections, with a focus on Bridgeport, examining ongoing political controversies, and the impact on un-affordability, particularly in housing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler reflects on the rare gift of unscheduled time after four years of living minute-to-minute. She explores what it means to slow down, to take an unhurried walk, linger on a phone call with someone she loves, and simply be present. Grounded in her faith, Lisa also opens up about this chapter following her mother’s passing, and how she is learning to sit with grief, stillness, and the quie...

Lisa Wexler examines a Connecticut law that allows the state to seek reimbursement from incarcerated individuals for the cost of their imprisonment, with no statute of limitations. She explores the implications of a system in which the state can pursue repayment years later, often without individuals fully understanding the law, and how this can affect inheritances and financial support from loved...

Former pastor and attorney Elayne Cassara joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the Netflix series Death of a Pastor’s Wife. Drawing on her own experience in ministry, Cassara reflects on her journey from seminary to church leadership and the urgent need for greater accountability within religious institutions. She explores how unchecked authority can enable harmful behavior, including the misuse of power,...

Former pastor and attorney Elayne Cassara joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the Netflix series Death of a Pastor’s Wife. Drawing on her own experience in ministry, Cassara reflects on her journey from seminary to church leadership and the urgent need for greater accountability within religious institutions. She explores how unchecked authority can enable harmful behavior, including the misuse of power,...

Oren Cass, founder and chief economist of American Compass, Financial Times contributing editor, and New York Times opinion writer, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his recent New York Times essay, “Big Tech Fooled America Once. The Second Time’s Not Going So Well.” He explores how the tech industry—particularly AI—has shifted from a nonprofit, public-good mission to a powerful, profit-driven force wi...

State Representative Tina Courpas joins Lisa Wexler to reflect on her freshman term in office - what she’s most proud of, what she believes still needs improvement, and why she’s running for reelection. She also discusses concerns about the erosion of local control, overspending, and the implications of a legislative supermajority in state government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Immigration attorney Dana Bucin joins Lisa Wexler to break down the various pathways to citizenship, including dual citizenship opportunities across different countries, and what you need to know before pursuing them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Dana Bucin, Tina Courpas, and Oren Cass. Plus KINDNESS OF STRANGERS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon and Quinnipiac University Professor Shizhen (Jasper) Jia on his work to use AI to help support those grieving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quinnipiac University Professor Jasper Jia joins Lisa Wexler to explore how AI chatbots could support people living with dementia and those experiencing grief. They discuss the potential for AI to provide companionship, guidance, and support during the moments between interactions with family members, caregivers, therapists, and other human support systems. Jia also shares his vision for developin...

Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins Lisa Wexler to discuss new protections against the use of artificial intelligence in Connecticut’s health plans. The protections, negotiated with health insurers, with the intent to extend safeguards to all Connecticut residents through the legislature. They discuss provisions that would prohibit adverse determinations based solely on AI-driven downcoding...

Gwen Samuel, mother, grandmother, Marine Corps veteran, and community advocate, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her campaign as an endorsed Independent candidate for Connecticut State Senate District 9. She shares why she decided to run for office, the experiences that shaped her decision, and the issues and priorities she is most passionate about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Sol Kamen, Gwen Samuel, Marty Shapiro & Seila Mosquera-Bruno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno joins Lisa Wexler for a conversation about Connecticut’s affordable housing crisis. They discuss the state’s current housing programs, how those initiatives have been implemented, their impact and effectiveness, and what’s planned for the future. Plus, learn about the housing programs and resources you may qualify for and how you...

Marty Shapiro, owner and publisher of Stamford City, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Stamford’s first-ever The Longest Table event, taking place September 19, 2026, from 12–2 p.m. Marty shares the inspiration behind the event and how it aims to bring the Stamford community together around food, conversation, and connection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.