The Lisa Wexler Show

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.

Lisa’s dad, Sol Kamen, joins Lisa Wexler for a heartfelt conversation about his life, his time in Connecticut, family, and the great love of his life, Gloria Kamen, who recently passed away. Sol shares memories, stories, and reflections on a life filled with love, family, and meaningful moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler covers the day’s top headlines, including updates on the Trump administration’s return to pre-Biden green card regulations, the judge’s decision to indefinitely seal the Clancy jurors’ identities, and rising insurance rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler answers audience questions on a range of practical legal issues, including how to handle damaged goods when a company refuses to provide a refund and who to contact to escalate the complaint. She also discusses estate planning for a disabled child, who can manage financial and personal affairs, and explains what to consider if your executor or healthcare proxy moves out of state, inclu...

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Joyce Goodwin & Arline Swift about the need for more volunteer tutors in the Bridgeport Public School system. Plus LISA ON THE LAW! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joyce Goodwin of Bridgeport Public Schools’ Office of Student Support and Arline Swift of Caribe Youth Saturday Academy (CYSA) join Lisa Wexler to discuss the urgent need for donated books and volunteer math and reading tutors. They share how the community can step in to support Bridgeport students and make a meaningful impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immigration attorney Dana Bucin joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how the September 11th terrorist attacks reshaped the U.S. immigration system. She explains how the federal government reorganized national security in the aftermath, the lasting changes to immigration policy and enforcement, and the introduction of programs like REAL ID and Global Entry that continue to impact travel and identification...

Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. She discusses the lasting impact of 9/11 on Connecticut and the nation, the importance of remembrance, and how communities continue to honor those lost while preserving the history and meaning of that day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

Chris Williams, Afternoon News Anchor and co-host of The Download with Jon & Chris , joins Lisa Wexler live from Ground Zero in Manhattan to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Reporting from the site of remembrance, Williams reflects on the day that changed the nation, the enduring impact of 9/11, and how the legacy continues to shape America a quarter century l...

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Chris Williams, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Dana Bucin about the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Plus KINDNESS OF STRANGERS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Secretary of the State candidate Peter Lumaj joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his campaign and why he’s running. Lumaj shares his concerns about maintaining voter confidence in the election process, arguing that the role should remain focused on administration rather than politics. He explains how his background and experience have prepared him for the position, and outlines his vision for strengtheni...

Award-winning performer Ari Axelrod joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his latest show, My Year in Anatevka , coming to The Westport Country Playhouse on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7 PM. Axelrod shares how this deeply personal performance serves as a heartfelt love letter to Jewish joy, and how that joy can sustain people through even the most difficult times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Dr. Leslie Andriani, a gynecologic surgical oncologist with Northwell Health at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss a new preventive option now available at Norwalk Hospital: opportunistic salpingectomy, a procedure shown to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. As September marks Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Andriani explains how the surgery works, who may benefit,...

Amybeth LaRoche joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her candidacy for State Senate in Connecticut’s 28th District. LaRoche shares what motivated her to run, emphasizing the importance of local control and her belief that a one-size-fits-all approach from Hartford doesn’t serve every community. She also addresses her views on housing policy, the role of state versus local decision-making, and her advocacy...

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews award-winning Broadway performer, Ari Axelrod, Dr. Leslie Andriani for NORTHWELL'S WOMENS HEALTH MATTERS, GOP SOTS candidate Peter Lumaj & GOP State Senate candidate for district 28, Amybeth LaRoche. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Governor Ned Lamont joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his re-election campaign for a third term. The conversation covers a range of policy issues, including former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona chairing the Connecticut Career Pathways Commission. Lamont also addresses his positions on energy policy, including the public benefits charge, data centers, and the regulation of utilities such as wa...

State Representative Jennifer Leeper joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her re-election campaign for a fourth term and her work on Connecticut’s education commissions. She addresses why student reading and math outcomes across the state have stalled, and what needs to change. The conversation also explores the controversy surrounding Flock camera systems, including concerns about privacy and constitutio...

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Governor Ned Lamont, State Representative Jennifer Leeper and recent PASSWORD winner, Doreen Godfrey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.