The Lisa Wexler Show

Lisa Wexler explains why Raul Valle's lawyer for the James McGrath's case is saying a retrial would be double jeopardy, and the difference between an heir and beneficiary. Plus Lisa answers questions about dying without a will and who the heirs are and why texts messages or otherwise that state where money should go are irrelevant, and why it's important to understand state law, since each state is different. Also, how to structure real estate to be probate-proof through a trust or gift? Plus how businesses are handling the decommissioning of the panny.

CBS White House correspondent, Jennifer Jacobs joins Lisa Wexler to talk about being at the White House Correspondents Dinner during the attempted assassination of U.S. officials and what we know about Cole Allen.

Acclaimed Connecticut author and playwright Priya Parmar joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her fantastic new novel, The Original, about legendary actress Katharine Hepburn, focusing on her Hollywood life in the 1930s. A must-read.

Vicki Thomas, Chief Purpose Officer of My Future Purpose, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her new book, From Woodstock to Wisdom. Part memoir and part time capsule, the book reflects on the Boomer generation, revisiting its cultural soundtrack with humor, heart, and perspective. She also shares how her organization helps individuals find purpose through community, workshops, and collaborative initiatives.

Karen M. Kelly, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Banking Officer at First County Bank, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the bank’s longstanding partnership with Malta House, which supports pregnant and parenting mothers in need. She explains why First County Bank has been committed to this mission since 2013 and what it means to be honored at Malta House’s 2026 annual gala.

CBS military analyst, Jeff McCausland joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why Secretary of the Navy John Phelan was fired and what is happening with the Strait of Hormuz.

Westporter Alma Sarelli joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her candidacy for State Senate’s 26th District.

Pioneer caregiver, Marian Hamilton, joins Lisa Wexler for Northwell Health's THE DR. IS IN! Marian is the visionary founder of the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center (KHCC) at Northwell's Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, a program that marks its 20th anniversary this year, and is now replicated in nearly 30 other hospitals across 9 states.

New York Times bestselling author, Columbia professor, and clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her upcoming speaking event at Trinity Spiritual Center in Southport and her latest book, The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Its Quest to Transform the Way We Live.