The Lisa Wexler Show

National Geographic science journalist, Erika Engelhaupt, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her latest book: GO TO HELL: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mitch Heffernan, owner of CAREFREE BOAT CLUBS in Old Saybrook, Bridgeport, Westport, Stamford, and Rye, NY, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how he got into boating, how to join a Carefree club, why it works so well for people new to boating, and/or those who don't want the issues and expense of boat ownership, and the sheer fun of adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Appointed Receiver for Success Village, Attorney Barry Knott, returns to The LIsa Wexler Show to talk about finding previously unknown bank accounts, possibly with more than $1 million, progress on working heat, and other priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democrat Savet Constantine joins Lisa Wexler to talk about running to serve the 42nd district: Wilton, New Canaan, and Ridgefield in the CT House of Representative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guardian Angels Founder, Curtis Sliwa, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the recent NYC attack on his son and ex-NY Gov. David Paterson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rush University Medical Center's Robin Voigt, PhD joins LIsa Wexler to talk about her research on how and why light pollution is a New Alzheimer’s Risk Factor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Feinberg, former 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Special Master, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his role in needing to place a monetary value on life cut short through tragedy, ahead of his appearance at The Westport Library 's Common Ground Conversation event 10/15/24, 7PM at the Trefz Forum, Registration is free & strongly encouraged! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Lisa Wexler addresses listener questions about writing your own will and living trusts vs. a will, and why towns may not notarize a will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa remembers chatting with the late, great Gavin Creel in 2021, when he came to the Westport Country Playhouse for a fabulous one-man show. Such a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democratic challenger Nick Simmons joins Lisa for a free-wheeling conversation on anti-semitism, utility prices & all those lights blasting at night off 1-95. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 2016 chat with basketball great Dikembe Mutombo, Lisa explores Mr. Mutombo's commitment to improving lives in his native Congo. He also talks about race in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Schneider, Director of Media Relations for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, joins LIsa Wexler to talk about their Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on October 16 in New Haven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State Representative for the 149th CT district, Rachel Khanna joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her reelection campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Geographic science writer who specializes in archaeology, Heather Pringle, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her new book that sheds light on the little-known women of the Viking era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Westport Fire Department Deputy Chief Matthew Cohen joins Lisa Wexler from North Carolina to talk about aid efforts for victims after Hurricane Helene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State Senator, Tony Hwang, joins LIsa Wexler to talk about his 5th term elected as State Senator, representing CT's 28th district, and his reelection campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wilton Selectman, Kim Healy, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her election campaign for State Representative for the 42nd district open seat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back by popular demand, Dr. Gizelka David-West, gynecologic oncologist at Northwell Health, rejoins Lisa Wexler to continue their conversation on gynecologic cancer awareness and a new possibly game-changing vaccine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Gruber, Executive Producer of Black Eye Productions, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his documentary CENTERED: JOE LIEBERMAN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist, author and CNN anchor/correspondent, Alisyn Camerota joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her experience coving hurricanes, leaving home at 16, raising her own kids, and life after the passing of her husband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOP incumbent State Senator, Ryan Fazio, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his re-election campaign for the 36th district. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Acclaimed Author Elisa Albert joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the events that led to the literary festival panel she was set to moderate being cancelled after two authors sitting on the panel first tried to get Elisa Albert removed by demonizing her as a "Zionist" and subsequently removed themselves when that didn't work, causing the event to be cancelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Appointed Receiver for Success Village, Attorney Barry Knott, calls in to give a detailed update on his progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of Strategy for Journey Home, Sarah Pavone, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about programs helping to end homelessness in CT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Michael Goldstein joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his campaign to represent CT's 4th district in congress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.