The Lisa Wexler Show

Fairfield Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the rollout of speed cameras in Fairfield, which generated over 114,000 warning violations in a town of just over 60,000 residents. Now that tickets have officially been issued as of June 1, 2026, she addresses community concerns, including the absence of a public hearing and the broader implications for transparency, enforcement, and driver accountability.

Ramanathan Seshadri, MD, Surgical Oncology at Northwell’s Norwalk Hospital, and Linda Tantawi, CEO of the Lustgarten Foundation, join Lisa Wexler for Northwell Health’s The Dr. Is In! to discuss the Foundation’s upcoming Westchester County Walk to raise critical funds for pancreatic cancer research. They explore promising new treatment advancements, the urgency of continued innovation, and why organizations like the Lustgarten Foundation play a vital role in accelerating progress toward better outcomes.

Certified Nurse Midwife Kayla Murphy joins Lisa Wexler to discuss what distinguishes midwifery care from traditional hospital births, and to break down the latest CDC vaccine recommendations for pregnant women. Part of Northwell Health’s Women’s Health Matters series.

Activist Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Connecticut’s racial segregation in education, highlighted by a national survey revealing significant disparities in outcomes between Black and white students, for It’s Not Just Black & White.

Petitioning congressional candidate Andrew Rice joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his run for Connecticut’s 3rd District seat, where he came just shy of the 15% threshold needed to force a primary against incumbent Rosa DeLauro. A political newcomer, Rice shares what motivated him to enter the race, how he built support as a complete unknown, and what his near-breakthrough says about voter appetite for change.

Brian “Uncle John” Boone joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the enduring popularity of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, the iconic collection of quirky facts, fascinating stories, and offbeat history. He shares how the series continues to captivate readers with its unique blend of humor and knowledge, and why it has remained a go-to staple for decades.

Popular motivator, mentor, and inspirational speaker Rabbi Daniel Cohen joins Lisa Wexler as part of Mozaic Senior Life’s “Aging Gracefully” series. He shares insights on how to live with purpose, elevate your own life, and positively impact the world around you at any stage.

News 8 reporter and Capitol Report tipsheet writer Mike Cerulli joins Lisa Wexler to break down the Connecticut Democratic gubernatorial primary. He discusses who is backing Josh Elliott, how Elliott’s campaign message is evolving, and the influence of an advisor connected to Mamdani’s election strategy.

Lisa Wexler discusses a rare appellate ruling in Connecticut that overturned a $100 million negligence verdict using a Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict (JNOV)—an uncommon legal mechanism for reversing a jury’s decision. She also answers listener questions about how to recover an unclaimed insurance policy when it was never processed through probate after the recipient passed away 26 years ago.