The Lisa Wexler Show

Broadcasting icon Joan Lunden discusses her new memoir, Joan, sharing stories from her groundbreaking career at Good Morning America, the challenges women faced in the newsroom, the influence of her remarkable parents, and the bold decisions that shaped her success. She also reflects on motherhood, resilience, healthy aging, and why she believes the second half of life can be the most fulfilling yet.

Journalist Dan Haar joins the show to unpack the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, the alarming rise in scams targeting seniors, and why families should consider creating a code word to protect themselves. He also explains why Connecticut's often-criticized car tax may be more equitable than it appears, offering a fresh perspective on how local tax policy affects communities and homeowners.

Author and advocate Randye Kaye shares the painful reality of loving an adult son with severe schizophrenia and addiction, including the heartbreaking moment she had to walk past him while he was homeless and in psychosis. Together, she and the host discuss the emotional toll on families, the barriers to involuntary treatment, the challenges of anosognosia, and why mental health systems must better support both patients and their loved ones.

Investigative reporter Tanya Lukyanova joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her in-depth Free Press investigation into the death of Connecticut dental student Conor Hylton, exploring how alleged breakdowns in a hospital’s tele-ICU system have sparked questions about patient safety, staffing, and accountability in modern healthcare.

Investigative reporter Alex Simard joins Lisa Wexler to discuss lawsuits accusing Fairfield Public Schools of using aggressive residency investigations, surveillance, and disputed enrollment decisions that families say caused lasting emotional and educational harm. The conversation explores the legal battles, the district's policies, and the broader debate over student residency enforcement.

Westport Board of Education Chair and Democratic state representative candidate Lee Goldstein joins Lisa Wexler to discuss school funding, education policy, housing and local control, public safety, and the priorities driving her campaign for Connecticut’s 136th District.

Kevin Rennie of the Hartford Courant joins the Lisa Wexler show to discuss his reporting on Josh Elliott's past statements about policing, Elliott's defense of those comments, and why Rennie believes voters should carefully examine candidates' public positions before heading to the polls.

Westport resident and nurse practitioner Louis D'Onofrio joins Lisa to discuss his concerns about the town's use of Flock license plate reader cameras and the broader debate over privacy, transparency, and government surveillance. The conversation explores how communities can balance effective law enforcement with civil liberties, public oversight, and informed discussion about emerging surveillance technologies.

Julie Deschamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich, and Sarah Coccaro, Assistant Director of Environmental Affairs for the Town of Greenwich, join Lisa to discuss how food scrap recycling is reducing waste and making sustainability more accessible. They share how grassroots advocacy, community partnerships, and new 24/7 smart bins are helping residents turn everyday kitchen scraps into a valuable resource for healthier soils and a greener future.