The Lisa Wexler Show

Arborist Douglas Williams joins Lisa Wexler to talk about. the 17th Annual Easton Farm Tour, Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is free, rain-or-shine,and hosted by Citizens for Easton. The self-guided tour begins at Samuel Staples Elementary School

Helen McAlinden, President & CEO of Homes With Hope, joins Lisa Wexler to share how her organization is transforming the fight against homelessness in Connecticut. Since 2020, McAlinden has shifted Homes With Hope from a primarily shelter-based model to one focused on prevention, now serving over 80% of clients before they become homeless—while expanding supportive housing and securing more than $10 million in funding for new developments and critical renovations.Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership in affordable housing, McAlinden discusses what’s really driving housing instability today, why prevention is the key to long-term solutions, and how innovative programs—from rapid re-housing to youth development—are helping individuals and families achieve lasting independence. She also reflects on her personal journey from rural Ireland to social work in the U.S., and how that experience continues to shape her mission to ensure safe, stable housing for all.

Activist Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler for It’s Not Just Black & White to discuss some of the most pressing issues involving civil rights and public policy in Connecticut. They examine the controversy surrounding Flock camera surveillance, the Haitian deportation crisis, and the impact of ending the disparate impact rule in Connecticut’s K-12 school systems.

This week on Lisa on the Law, Lisa Wexler discusses a major federal court ruling protecting Connecticut's voter registration data, explains the responsibilities of guardians of adults with intellectual disabilities, and answers a listener's question about what happens when someone dies without a will. Learn about probate, intestacy, estate administration, and practical legal guidance for everyday situations. 

State Representative & Education Committee Chair Jennifer Leeper joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Connecticut’s screen policy guidelines, designed to provide best practices for student technology use in schools. They preview an important free webinar featuring Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, author of The Digital Delusion. Dr. Horvath examines how the widespread use of laptops, tablets, and classroom software may be undermining how children learn and develop. Drawing on decades of research, he offers practical tools for families to reassess device use at home, equips educators to rebuild attention-rich learning environments, and helps schools make smarter, evidence-based decisions about technology. In challenging the core assumptions of the EdTech movement, Horvath lays out a clear path to putting people—not programs—back at the center of education.Register for the Zoom webinar on August 12 here.

In this episode of Lisa on the Law, Lisa Wexler explains the legal essentials of aging, including Medicaid planning, why elder law attorneys are crucial for long-term care planning, and the differences between living wills, health care proxies, and powers of attorney. She also answers listener questions about advance directives, Connecticut probate, and estate administration.

Lisa Wexler reflects on the extraordinary life and legacy of Nims Purja, the world-renowned mountaineer who tragically died in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan. Too young and with so much more to give, Nims inspired millions through his relentless pursuit of what seemed impossible. He joined The Lisa Wexler Show in 2022 following the release of his book Beyond Possible, sharing the mindset and drive that defined his remarkable journey.

Lisa Wexler breaks down a recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision that allows non-patients to sue a hospital under narrow circumstances. The ruling stems from a tragic case in which a patient, released to his home with access to firearms, killed his girlfriend and himself. The court recognized the claim as negligence extending beyond the patient. Lisa also takes listener questions on key estate planning topics, including the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts, what a pour-over will is, why people use trusts, costs for a revocable trust, whether trusts make sense when beneficiaries don’t get along, and how to choose the right executor for your will.

Captain Eric Woods of the Westport Police Department joins Lisa Wexler to discuss Westport’s first annual National Night Out, taking place on August 4, 2026.