The Lisa Wexler Show

Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the recent Democratic convention that triggered a primary challenge to Ned Lamont. She highlights the governor’s key accomplishments during his current term, outlines priorities for the next legislative session, and responds to challenger Josh Elliott’s central campaign proposal to implement a tax on the state’s wealthiest residents. Hosted on Acast. Se...

Representative Corey P. Paris joins Lisa Wexler to discuss legislation that will reform the Department of Children and Families. The bill focuses on increasing oversight and transparency within the agency while expanding support for kinship caregivers through enhanced grants. The conversation explores how these changes could improve accountability and better serve children and families across Conn...

Freelance pop culture and political writer Kat Rosenfield joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her recent article in The Free Press, “I Don’t Want to Put Another Black Man in Jail.” Rosenfield explores the concept of “suicidal empathy” and its potential role in shaping public attitudes toward crime, accountability, and justice, following a recent New York City murder that she argues may have been preventa...

Matt Field joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the meaning and history of the term “Nakba,” a topic he recently explored in his blog, THAT JEW . Field shares his perspective on the word’s relevance today, the complexities of Jewish history and identity, and what he describes as the “inconvenient truth” about the Jewish people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sara Church, Director of Midwifery at Norwalk Hospital and the Norwalk Hospital Midwifery Service, joins Lisa Wexler for Women’s Health Matters , sponsored by Nuvance Health. They discuss the essential and evolving role midwives play in women’s healthcare, from pregnancy and childbirth to lifelong wellness and patient-centered care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler shares her personal reflections on the Broadway revival of Arthur Miller’s timeless classic, Death of a Salesman, after seeing the production at the Winter Garden Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Dobson, founder of LiftWell Health, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and Certified Trauma Specialist joins Lisa Wexler to discuss LiftWell’s personalized, client-centered approach to mental health care. The conversation explores how tailored treatment can support lasting transformation in emotional well-being, physical health, and personal relationships. Hosted...

Lisa Wexler is joined by Meredith Walker, author and co-founder of Amy Poehler's Smart Girls, to discuss her new book, Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Unlearning the Rules. The conversation explores the pressures facing teen girls today, the harmful expectations they’re taught to follow, and how young people can build confidence by embracing authenticity. Also joining the...

Renowned national education leader Dr. Tabia Lee joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her feature in Speechless, the CBC/BBC documentary. She also shares her perspective on critical intersectional social justice and how its spread across higher education has impacted the principle of equal opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Mandell, Executive Director and President of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, joins Lisa Wexler to preview the 2026 Westport Dog Fest, sharing what’s new this year and the fan-favorite events returning. Details: May 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Winslow Park Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler explains what a prenuptial agreement is and what basic conditions they must meet to be enforceable in CT, and answers questions about how to get personal property back from a deceased cousin with mental impairments who didn't have any other family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Laurent Simons joins Lisa Wexler to talk about earning his physics doctorate at 15, and his next focus on medical AI to advance science towards human immortality. (PHOTO CREDIT: Fred Debrock) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State Representative Jennifer Leeper joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why the school cellphone ban failed in the short session, and why a change away from technology is important in school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author of the global hit Divergent series, also a major motion picture film franchise, Veronica Roth joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her latest novel, SEEK THE TRAITORS SON - an epic, adult romantic dystopian fantasy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Keala Kendall joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her chilling new supernatural horror novel, That Which Feeds Us . The book explores the unsettling reality behind paradise and luxury, inviting readers to reconsider the true human cost hidden beneath the surface of seemingly perfect worlds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President of the National Immigration Law Center & Distinguished Practitioner at Yale University’s Brady Johnson Program in Grand Strategy, Kica Matos joins Lisa Wexler to talk about being named as one of TIME Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler for It’s Not Just Black & White to discuss the Department of Justice’s investigation into Georgia poll workers of the 2020 election, as well as a Supreme Court decision allowing states to redraw political districts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney Patricia C. Sullivan and Greater Bridgeport Bar Association member Attorney Etan Hirsch join Lisa Wexler to discuss Sullivan being named the 2026 recipient of the Liberty Bell Award, an honor presented annually on Law Day to recognize outstanding contributions to the legal community and public understanding of the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading crime writers, Patricia Cornwell, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her gripping and deeply personal memoir, True Crime , a story that proves reality can be even more extraordinary than fiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning screenwriter Roger S. H. Schulman joins Lisa Wexler to discuss co-writing Shrek as it celebrates its 25th anniversary nationwide and at The Westport Library on May 19, 2026. He also shares insights on storytelling and his work coaching emerging writers through his platform, thewritercoach.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the future of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz—and Iran’s continued push to enrich uranium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler examines Samuel Moyn’s provocative The New York Times opinion piece, “Older Americans Are Hoarding America’s Potential,” and explores the broader implications of framing economic inequality as a generational divide. She discusses the risks of pitting age groups against one another, the debate over wealth distribution, and the controversial idea of imposing penalties on older Americans...

Lisa Wexler discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to restore access to the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth, mail, and pharmacies, and explains the limited legal standing of grandparents when it comes to visitation or custody of their grandchildren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator James Maroney joins Lisa Wexler to break down Connecticut’s new comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation. He explains how the law aims to protect residents from emerging risks tied to AI while also promoting education, innovation, and responsible development in this rapidly evolving field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti joins Lisa Wexler alongside her mother, Linda Benanti, a former Broadway star, to discuss their upcoming show Mothers Know Best at the Westport Country Playhouse on May 9 at 4 p.m. Blending humor and heart, the performance explores the unique dynamics of mother-daughter relationships through stories, music, and shared stage chemistry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...