The Lisa Wexler Show

Governor Ned Lamont joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his re-election campaign for a third term. The conversation covers a range of policy issues, including former U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona chairing the Connecticut Career Pathways Commission. Lamont also addresses his positions on energy policy, including the public benefits charge, data centers, and the regulation of utilities such as water. In addition, he discusses questions surrounding the authority of the Psychiatric Security Review Board in relation to judicial decisions, as well as the concept of expanding mental health resources within the justice system.

State Representative Jennifer Leeper joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her re-election campaign for a fourth term and her work on Connecticut’s education commissions. She addresses why student reading and math outcomes across the state have stalled, and what needs to change. The conversation also explores the controversy surrounding Flock camera systems, including concerns about privacy and constitutionality, as well as revelations from a Connecticut Mirror FOIA request related to the recent housing bill passed during special session. Leeper shares her perspective on these key issues and outlines why she is seeking voters’ support this November.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Governor Ned Lamont, State Representative Jennifer Leeper and recent PASSWORD winner, Doreen Godfrey.

Doreen Godfrey joins Lisa Wexler to share how she landed a spot on the game show Password with Jimmy Fallon, and went on to win the grand prize. She also reflects on her career as a professional dancer, discussing the path that led her from the stage to a national television spotlight.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews attorney Joel Faxon, senior CII reporter Marc Fitch & congressional candidate for CT's 1st district, Amy Chai MD, MS.

Dr. Amy Chai, physician and candidate for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why she is running for Congress and what she believes Connecticut needs from its federal representative. Drawing on her background in primary care and addiction medicine, she outlines her priorities for Connecticut families, including healthcare reform, economic opportunity, education, and mental health support. Dr. Chai also shares her personal story and her approach to representing the interests and needs of Connecticut residents in Washington.

Civil trial lawyer and co-founder of Faxon Law Group, Joel T. Faxon joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the controversy surrounding a 50-page internal Department of Children and Families (DCF) review. The State is fighting to block the document’s release in a case involving Faxon’s client, known as “S,” who was allegedly held captive by his father and stepmother in Waterbury. Faxon breaks down the legal battle, the stakes of transparency, and what the public may not be seeing.

CT Inside Investigator Senior Investigative Reporter Marc Fitch joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his in-depth investigation into a Connecticut psychiatrist facing serious allegations of fraud and unethical conduct. The psychiatrist has claimed his actions were influenced by an abusive relationship with his partner. Fitch reports on allegations that the doctor supplied patients with illicit drugs and allowed this partner, who had no formal medical training beyond a high school degree, to provide therapy and manage medications. The investigation also highlights claims that the impact on patients may have been profound and lasting. Fitch breaks down what he uncovered, what is known, and what questions remain.

Cameron Berg, an AI researcher working at the intersection of cognitive science and machine intelligence, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his work exploring whether artificial intelligence can be considered conscious. He breaks down what’s really happening in AI today, what researchers are learning about machine cognition, and what it all could mean for the future. Learn more at reciprocalresearch.org.