The Lisa Wexler Show

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.

WTNH political correspondent Mike Cerulli joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Connecticut's dramatic flash flooding, including the storm damage that reshaped a West Haven beach, before previewing the highly anticipated Democratic gubernatorial primary debate between Governor Ned Lamont and State Rep. Josh Elliott. The conversation explores campaign strategy, generational politics, class-based messaging, and what younger voters are looking for as Connecticut's primary election approaches.

Christine Connors, Terry Murphy, and David Friedman share the vision behind Soulful Forest, a nonprofit transforming underused school spaces into immersive wellness sanctuaries that teach children resilience, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and gratitude through nature, music, storytelling, and social-emotional learning. They discuss the pilot launch at Doolittle School in Cheshire, Connecticut, their long-term vision for schools and healthcare settings, and why supporting caregivers is just as important as supporting kids.

News 12 reporter Frank Recchia joins the show to discuss the ongoing search for missing Bridgeport teenager Namaia “Maya” Allman, whose family is urging the public to help locate her after she disappeared in late May. Recchia explains the difference between Silver and Amber Alerts, shares what is known about the investigation, and encourages anyone with information to contact Bridgeport Police. The conversation also turns to Bridgeport’s strong sense of community, recent declines in violent crime, and the city’s evolving future.

Governor Ned Lamont joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of Connecticut’s August primary, addressing immigration and family separation, healthcare affordability, prescription drug costs, property and car taxes, electric rates, housing, mental health, cannabis policy, election security, and his vision for a third term. He also answers listener questions, discusses the differences between his campaign and his primary opponent’s, and outlines his priorities for keeping Connecticut affordable, growing the economy, and investing in education and early childhood programs.