The Lisa Wexler Show

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews State Representative candidate for the 132nd, Emily Hau. Plus LISA ON THE LAW!

Fairfield resident Emily Hau joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her candidacy for State Representative in Connecticut’s 132nd district. Emily shares how founding the Nutmegger Oil Group has helped local residents save on heating costs, and how her growing involvement in community issues led her to run for office. The conversation also dives into Fairfield’s ongoing speed camera controversy, including the wave of more than 900 ticket appeals and the website Emily created to break down the issue for residents. With a strong focus on transparency, planning, and zoning laws, Emily explains what’s at stake for Fairfield and why she believes now is the time to step into public service.

Lisa comes back to the show after sitting Shiva with her family. She reflects on the passing of her mom and plays for you the eulogy she delivered at the funeral in Boca on August 13, 2026.

David Cooper, host of The Last Show, heard across Canada and parts of the United States, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his career in radio, his decision to become a U.S. citizen, and what keeps drawing him back to Burning Man. It’s a candid conversation about life behind the mic, personal reinvention, and the creative pull of the desert.

Lin Meng, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her satellite imagery research on light pollution. Her work explores how artificial nighttime lighting affects trees and plant growth, and how smarter city lighting policies can better support urban ecosystems.

Lisa Wexler covers the top daily news, including speculation surrounding President Donald Trump’s special relationship with Executive Assistant Natalie Harp.She interviews Lin Meng, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Vanderbilt University, about her research into how light pollution affects the growth of trees and plants. Plus, The Last Show host David Cooper shares how he got into radio and why he keeps returning to Burning Man.And, of course, KIND NESS OF STRANGERS!

William H. Hylton, DMD, Attorney Joel Faxon, and Liam Hylton join Lisa Wexler to discuss the Hylton family’s negligence lawsuit following the tragic death of William’s son and Liam’s brother, Conor James Hylton, in a Connecticut ICU under the care of a “teledoctor.” They share their story, the circumstances surrounding this profound loss, and their mission to raise awareness and push for legal changes to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Alan Katz, author of more than 50 beloved children’s books, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his decades-long career across television, publishing, and the stage. He also shares details about the upcoming Westport Playhouse production of Silly Dilly Songs, a lively musical featuring over 20 fan-favorite tunes from his bestselling parody books. A fun-filled event for the whole family, Silly Dilly Songs takes the stage on August 22, 2026 at 4 PM.