The Lisa Wexler Show

Kieran Sheikh Blunnie joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his award-winning short documentary Neo-Typesetters, Kieran’s film, a love letter to the letterpress process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behind The Wheel, Lisa catches you up on Mommy, Abby’s birthday , and her affection for the legendary Gloria Steinem, who returns as a guest on the show today. (12 min ). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christine Vitale, the newly elected Fairfield 1st Selectwoman, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her victory in Fairfield's special election and goals for the future of the town. Plus thoughts on the invitation and quick disinvitation of Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the start of the new legislative session, the Governor’s proposed budget, including an energy rebate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary feminist organizer Gloria Steinem and Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee join Lisa Wexler to talk about their book RISE, GIRL, RISE. The picture book shares their parallel journeys as activists, celebrating resilience and empowerment to inspire girls everywhere to raise their voices, stand together, and rise up for themselves and others. Lisa thanks Gloria for her particular words of...

Activist Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler for IT'S NOT JUST BLACK & WHITE. They discuss if ICE and the Trump Administration was a factor in Fairfield's special election, Nekima Levy Armstrong's AI doctored photo of her arrest the White House put out, controversial speed camera uses, and if ICE's racial profiling is legal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Couple’s therapist, Julie Menanno, author of SECURE LOVE, a national bestseller, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about creating a relationship that lasts a lifetime by forming an emotionally safe and connected bond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broadway actress Sharone Sayegh joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her Broadway career and solo play "The Goldsmith" part of the Westport Country Playhouse's Script in Hand program and based on her unique history as a Middle Eastern Jewish American. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My sister Jill Zarin gives us the scoop on the big news! She and RHONY alums Ramona, LuAnn, Sonia & Kelly return to TV in “The Golden Life” on “E” network. Fun times ahead ! For full transcript (with timestamp for audio), go to Lisa Wexler Wordpress blog, the link is above. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Wexler answers questions about where money left over from a conservator goes after someone passes? Can nursing homes go after assets after death? How to shelter those assets? When to revoke wills and why naming executors is so important. And giving thanks to caregivers and Lisa! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Andersen, Dir of Communications at The CT Audubon Society, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how to take care of our birds during a deep, extended freeze. How do birds learn to feed themselves? Why birdbaths are so important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CT Attorney General William Tong joins Lisa Wexler to talk about using constitutional police powers, that empower states to take action against companies that harm citizens, to form the proposed social media legislation, and what that legislation will do. Also what the Attorney General's job encompases and how CT's Trust Act works? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning scientist and author Ainissa Ramirez, Ph. D. joins Lisa Wexler to talk about "hidden figure" Gladys West, known as "the mother of GPS" who died at the age of 95 in January, 2026. Dr. Ramirez interviewed Gladys West and her family for a new book coming out this fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, writer, and director, Christopher Denham jons Lisa Wexler to talk about falling in love with the new play HOLE IN THE WALL, which he will direct as a world premiere at Lachat Town Farm in Weston, CT. HOLE IN THE WALL runs from March 6th through March 22nd with tickets on sale starting February 2nd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo Smith, co-founder of The Coalition to Reduce Light Pollution in Connecticut, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about educating people on why dark skies are so important to human health and animal existence. Should we legally be entitled to a night sky? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Army's Legacy Animal Rescue Founder, Amanda Armstrong, and VP, Rebekah DeMatteo, and North Haven Animal Control Officer/President of CMACOA Chrystal Rashba join Lisa Wexler to talk about a state-wide advocacy task force to combat the steep rise in animal abandonments and surrenders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressman Jim Himes joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why the senate should vote down the DHS funding package the House passed until there are higher training standards for ICE officers, and why Kristi Noem is uniquely unqualified for her role. And three things needed to tackle the social media problem attacking our kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CT Comptroller, Sean Scanlon joins Lisa Wexler to talk about launching his reelection campaign and the big ideas he hopes will allow people to believe in the government again, including giving people access to the same health plan politicians get. He answers how CT is offsetting federal healthcare subsidy cuts and how CT is doing in getting the fiscal house in order while still balancing debt obli...

Jewish News Syndicate Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tobin joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the importance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and how to properly and effectively honor the Holocaust in the face of rising anti-semitism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gizelka David-West, MD, Director, Gynecologic Oncology for the Northwell Cancer Institute at Northern Westchester Hospital joins Lisa Wexler for Northwell Health's THE DR. IS IN! January is cervical cancer awareness month. Dr. David-West answers questions like what are the worst HPV strains that can cause cancer, and what is the difference between pre-cancer and cancer? Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Lisa Wexler answers audience questions about codifying wills, when you need to update wills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the second fatal shooting in Minnesota by ICE agents and why there needs to be reforms on how ICE is using lethal force, and congress needs to take a stand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Christine Kuehn, and her husband Mark Schiponi, join Lisa Wexler to talk about researching and writing FAMILY OF SPIES, an incredible true story kept hidden for half a century about one family’s shocking involvement as Nazi and Japanese spies during WWII and the pivotal role they played in the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

independent filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and novelist, John Sayles joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his new historical fiction novel, CRUCIBLE, before his Westport Library event, Thursday, 1/29 at 7pm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony & Grammy Award winner, Debbie Gravitte, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her incredible Broadway career and her Big Band Broadway show at The Westport Country Playhouse opening January 29th through February 1st. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.