The Lisa Wexler Show

Oscar nominated screenwriter, best known for HUNGER GAMES, Billy Ray joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his debut novel BURN THE WATER, a searing reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, set in a drowned London ravaged by climate change and centuries of war that you won't be able to put it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hearst Senior Editor, Dan Haar joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his interviews with Iranian Americans in CT who are anxious and hopeful for regime change due to the war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and journalist, Danny Funt, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his book: Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. The heartbreaking consequences of legalizing sports betting that effects everyone from spectators to professional athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Traiman, Jerusalem Bureau Chief for the Jewish News Syndicate, joins Lisa Wexler from Israel to update on the ongoing war with Iran, what to expect, and how protective safe rooms and bomb shelters really are? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the Supreme Court tariff ruling that President Trump overstepped his authority to these largely unpopular policies, producing hundreds of lawsuits that continue to be filed. Plus thoughts on Trump's Board of Peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

King School senior Leon Wang joins Lisa Wexler to talk about being the only 2026 top 40 finalist from Connecticut in the prestigious Regeneron national science competition for his research on Alzheimer's Disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Law Professor and CBS legal correspondent, Thane Rosenbaum, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the social media addiction case, likening it to taking down Big Tobacco and focusing on the core argument, parental responsibility vs. creating addiction through algorithms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CBS reporter in London, Vicki Barker, joins Lisa Wexler to give the latest updates on the first British royal family arrest in 400 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maria Weingarten, founding members of CT169Strong, and Attorney Kathy Braun join Lisa Wexler to talk about new Housing Bill 151 taken from a bill raised in Maryland, but without a key provision, that is written to bring density development to CT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herb Kolodney, Co-Founder, Connecticut Amputee Network, and David Mahler, Owner of AFI Orthotics and Prosthetics and Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist, join Lisa Wexler to discuss a proposed bill that would allow amputees to get insurance coverage for quality of life prosthetics that would only add a penny to insurance premiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Independent reporter Benjamin Ryan joins Lisa Wexler to talk about attending and reporting on the full trial of the first of it's kind detransitioner malpractice lawsuit, won by the plaintiff from Westchester, NY who was 15 when undergoing female to male transition surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dara Lamb, founder of the grassroots organization, the Westport Alliance for Saugatuck, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about successfully spearheading an effort to thwart a project that threatened to over-develop a very sensitive area of Westport, CT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strategic Hospitality Leader, Development-Driven Manager, Creative Experience Curator for the Rosewood Hotel Group, Ashjuana Thomas, joins Lisa Wexler, live from Bermuda, to talk about growing up in Bermuda, her 20 years in hospitality and why the Rosewood Hotel is such a beloved, historic part of the Bermudian community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler broadcasts live from Bermuda and interviews Kiwan Anderson, Bermuda Tourism Authority Global Director for Marketing, PR, Communications, Brand Partnerships, Content Development & Olympic Torchbearer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Decouto, Bermuda Tourism Authority CSMO, joins Lisa Wexler, live from Bermuda, to talk about what attracts tourists to Bermuda, from the most beautiful restaurants, romantic walks, secluded escapes, and the uniqueness of Bermudian culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Henderson, BermudAir COO, joins Lisa Wexler, broadcasting live from Bermuda, about why he co-founded BermudAir and what their goals are for inviting more visitors to this beautiful Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuvance cardiologist Dr. Carol Gemayel-Barra joins Lisa Wexler to discuss women's heart health during American Heart Month for WOMEN'S HEALTH MATTERS series. The audience wants to know: What is congestive heart failure? Can you take a diuretic forever? Who should see a cardiologist and when? What are the unique risk factors for women? Why elevated calcium scores don't go down after treatment? Host...

Rachel Precious, Westporter, Precious Oysters owner, and Chair of the CT chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a national ocean advocacy nonprofit, on turf field controversy. joins Lisa Wexler to talk about asking the right questions about how bad artificial turf affects human and environmental health. Apparently, even oysters can't filter the runoff from artificial turf. And where do old turf fiel...

Westport RTM Chair, Matt Mandell, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the DOT not bringing the public into the Cribari Bridge reconstruction conversation and why collaboration is so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GOP Caucus Chair for Operations, representing the 34th District, Senator Paul Cicarella, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about their proposed, expansive tax plan that balances need with affordability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Shelli L. Feder, Palliative Care specialist, joins Lisa Wexler, to talk hospice vs. palliative care for others. Part of our Aging Gracefully series brought to you by Mozaic Senior Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler answers what the grounds for contesting a will and how to receive money from The Big List after someone passed? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmy-nominated filmmaker Sara Wolitzky joins Lisa Wexler to discuss directing the four-part PBS series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History , which explores the complex relationship between two communities shaped by shared struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Northwell Health's Navjot Kaur Sobti, MD, Interventional Cardiology at Northern Westchester Hospital, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about heart health. What are the differences in heart disease and heart attacks between men and women? What are some atypical symptoms women have that get misdiagnosed? How should women advocate for themselves? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health advocate/author Randye Kaye joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr.'s dangerous statement that a keto diet can be a cure for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Probate Judge Lisa Wexler has presided over many hearings for people with these conditions. She shares Randye's outrage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.