The Lisa Wexler Show

Behind The Wheel, Lisa talks about ambition . What makes Sammy run, indeed ? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avangrid SVP of Public & Regulatory Affairs, Kim Harriman, joins Lisa Wexler to advocate for rate hikes to make capital improvements in our utility grids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erin Gorman Kirk, CT's first-ever cannabis ombudsman, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why her office was created and what her goals are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WICC morning host, Melissa Sheketoff, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her in-depth investigation into the Bridgeport teacher survey as to why they have no-confidence in the new Superintendent and the Bridgeport Board of Education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PURA (Public Utilities Regulatory Authority) Chair, Marissa Gillett, joins Lisa Wexler to explain the recent draft decision on more utility rate hikes and what is at stake for you as a consumer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Vera Feuer, Medical Director, child & adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the launch of Northwell Health's comprehensive behavioral health program and the great need for this expansion of services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CT's new Healthcare Advocate, Kathy Holt, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how the OHA (office of the healthcare advocate) can help you with free services that provide advice, help with insurance denials, or anything not typical of how your insurance is supposed to work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie Thomas, Connecticut’s 75th Secretary of the State, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss CT's first early voting opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler takes audience calls about what an UGMA or UTMA (uniform trust minor account) is, if you need to have multiple trustees for different trusts, and what lawyers do pro-bono work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney Barry Knott, appointed Receiver for Success Village, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the new temp boilers that will finally provide heat and hot water, prior to replacement by the permanent boilers and an update on the common charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weekly segment heard on Fridays, Lisa asks callers for their "Kindness of Strangers" stories. This week, we hear about a package from Dubai and a moment that could only be "b'shert". Warning: Hanky alert. #kindness of strangers #kindness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Executive Director of the Manresa Island Corp., Jess Vonashek, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the former power plant being transformed into a community park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Lisa Speaks" about her morning yoga practice, the introduction of a new prayer, and the death of Liam Payne. Heard earlier this week on The Lisa Wexler Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Robertson, newly minted CT cycling YouTube "influencer" at age 71 joins Lisa Wexler to discuss what inspired him to dedicate himself to inspire others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First Selectman, Town of Newtown, Jeffrey Capeci, joined Lisa Wexler to discuss the history of Fairfield Hills, the process of achieving landmark status and what that means for the town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former CEO of Barnes & Noble, Stephen Riggio, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his life after retirement, taking on an extraordinary project of translating a major Sicilian novel from Italian into English titled: LUIGI NATOLI’S SICILIAN AVENGERS: A Novel (Books 1 and 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Curran, Director of Senior Placement at CarePatrolCT, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about senior living options, including what a continuing care retirement community means, and finding the right placement for you or your loved one according to care needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westport Country Playhouse Artistic Director, Mark Shanahan, joins Lisa Wexler to kick off the Playhouse's 2024-2025 season with 39 STEPS, based on The Alred Hitchcock film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler answers audience questions about if fiduciaries have an obligation to give interest on an inheritance, what the differences are between heirs and beneficiaries, why a family member would not be notified when a family member dies, and ho are the only people entitled to receive death notices in CT? Plus can you sue a fiduciary for the decisions they make? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Psychiatrist Dr. Christine Shapter joins Lisa Wexler to go over the most recent research on addiction and abuse of cannabis use. Lisa discusses her experience as a probate judge where she is seeing cannabis-induced psychosis in psychiatric hospitals in CT. #marijuana #cannabis abuse #cannabis #weed #cannabis psychosis #hyperemesis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney & Mediator, Vicky Volper, joins Lisa Wexler to explain what CT's no excuse absentee voting referendum on the ballot means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind The Wheel, Lisa lets you into her personal life. Today she reflects on the passing of her beloved father-in-law, Jerrold Wexler, on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, and celebrating the 90th birthday of her mother, Gloria Kamen, and the end of an estrangement between close cousins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a low supply and high demand in CT for Pet Therapy teams. Annie Peters, President & CEO of Pet Partners and the Association of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), joins Lisa Wexler to talk what it takes to become a good team. Do you have a potential therapy pet? Lisa did this course with Sugar and it was one of the most gratifying experiences of her life. Hosted on Aca...

Robert Finley Hyde, U.S. Senate Candidate for Connecticut, Cheaper Gas Groceries Party joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why he's running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary design expert, author, photographer and Founder, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of PETERARNELL, Peter Arnell, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his incredible career, favorite campaigns, and lifelong relationships working with successful people across the spectrum of business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.