The Lisa Wexler Show

Olympic swimmer Janel Jorgensen McArdle joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Swim Across America’s 20th annual open water fundraising event and the organization’s mission to support cancer research. She reflects on what it takes to become an Olympic swimmer, her personal path from growing up in Connecticut to competing at the highest levels of the sport, and how she became involved with Swim Across America. McArdle also shares the personal significance of the organization’s mission, including her family history of cancer and the role it has played in her lifelong commitment to the cause.

Rita Daniels, 3x-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss celebrating Juneteenth in Connecticut, how she learned about her direct family lineage to Harriet Tubman and what that connection means to her personally and in preserving her family’s legacy.

Lawyer and politician, Jill Oberlander joins Lisa Wexler for a conversation about her candidacy for Connecticut’s 36th State Senate District. She discusses her background, her approach to policymaking, and her views on key issues facing the state. The interview also touches on local matters in her hometown of Greenwich, offering listeners a chance to get to know her perspective and priorities as a candidate.

Frank Morano, NYC Councilman representing district 51, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the difference in serving under Eric Adams, with the corruption surrounding him, and now under the inexperience of Zohran Mamdani.

Lisa Wexler answers audience questions on key legal and financial topics, including what to know about inheriting an IRA, how the SECURE Act impacts beneficiaries, and issues surrounding eviction from a deceased parent’s home when there is shared power of attorney and a 50/50 split in the will. She also provides an overview of the more than 80 new Connecticut laws set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Megan Saverine and Kathy Shouvlin, new co-owners of Scoops, join Lisa Wexler to share the story behind their partnership and their vision for revitalizing a beloved local ice cream spot. They discuss how they’re balancing fresh ideas and community-focused collaborations while preserving the traditions and customer favorites that made Scoops a staple in the first place.

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.