The Lisa Wexler Show

Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas joins Lisa Wexler to break down the Supreme Court ruling related to President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots and what it could mean for Connecticut. She explains who is eligible to vote in the state, whether Connecticut allows “vouching,” and the safeguards in place to prevent duplicate voting.

Lisa Wexler covers the day’s top headlines, including the unsigned Supreme Court decision allowing President Trump’s executive order on mail-in ballots to move forward, and reaction from Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas on how it could impact Connecticut. She also speaks with B. George, co-founder and director of the ARChive of Contemporary Music, about the organization’s mission and its recent move from Manhattan to Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Lisa Wexler delivers a monologue on the Supreme Court’s decision to lift a lower-court block on President Trump’s executive order targeting mail-in voting. While the ruling allows parts of the order to move forward for now, key provisions remain blocked and the legal fight is far from over. She also examines recent polling showing the Supreme Court’s approval rating dipping below 50% and raises the question: should there be term limits for judges?

B. George, co-founder and director of the ARChive of Contemporary Music, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the organization’s mission to preserve modern music and its recent relocation from Manhattan to Ridgefield, Connecticut. He shares insight into the archive’s vast collection and what the move means for its future.

Lisa Wexler explores a troubling new development in artificial intelligence known as “prompt injections,” after a judge uncovered hidden text embedded in AI systems that could influence legal outputs without a user’s knowledge. She also discusses a surprising manslaughter case reversal tied to a judge’s application for another job. In addition, Lisa answers listener questions, breaking down what Surrogate’s Court is, how to become the administrator of an estate when someone dies without a will, and what a family tree affidavit is and why it matters.

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.