The Lisa Wexler Show

NewWayWriter founder Gigi New joins Lisa Wexler to discuss her lifelong passion for writing, starting her career on Everybody Loves Raymond, and how she ultimately launched NewWayWriter, her writing consulting business. She shares insights from her time in television and explains how she now helps aspiring and experienced writers develop their ideas, strengthen their storytelling, and achieve their writing goals.

Director of Harbor Watch, Nikki Spiller, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss how the nonprofit is making a real impact on Connecticut’s waterways. In partnership with Westport’s Earthplace, Harbor Watch has launched the state’s first river-spanning litter boom—an innovative project designed to trap trash before it pollutes local waters. Spiller explains how the system works, shares early results, and outlines what’s next, including plans to expand into higher-density areas where pollution challenges are even greater. A conversation about local action, environmental stewardship, and scalable solutions to a growing problem.

Northwell Health CEO Dr. John D'Angelo joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his decades-long career in healthcare, his leadership philosophy, and Northwell Health's vision for the future of healthcare in Connecticut. He shares what's ahead following the integration of Norwalk and Danbury hospitals into the Northwell Health system, the opportunities this partnership creates for patients and providers, and how Northwell plans to strengthen access to high-quality, innovative care across the region.

Lisa answers audience questions on if landlords in Connecticut can choose not to renew a lease without risking a lawsuit, and contract statutes and legal timelines. She also breaks down the probate proces, including how long it should take when someone dies with a will, what a status hearing is, why an original will is required (and why it should never be unstapled), and what a “streamlined” will means.

Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to reflect on the unexpected and sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. He shares personal insights, memories from their time in the Senate, and discusses Graham’s impact on national politics, bipartisan relationships, and his legacy in public service.

Dr. David Doo, fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist at Danbury and Norwalk Hospitals and Director of Gynecological Oncology at Norwalk Hospital, joins Lisa Wexler to focus on cervical cancer and cervical dysplasia—what they are, how they’re detected, and why early screening is critical. He also shares details about the launch of a new colposcopy clinic at the Norwalk Women’s Wellness Center, expanding access to essential diagnostic care for the community.Dr. Doo discusses risk factors, prevention strategies, and advances in treatment across gynecologic cancers. With expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, cancer debulking, and advanced pelvic procedures, he offers insight into both cutting-edge care and compassionate, patient-centered treatment.This conversation is part of Northwell Women’s Health Matters.

Entertainer, music aficionado, paranormal investigator, and author Charles Rosenay joins Lisa Wexler to share chilling stories from his new book, True Ghost Stories of Connecticut and New England!. From haunted landmarks to eerie firsthand encounters, Rosenay dives into the region’s rich supernatural history and what continues to mystify believers and skeptics alike.Blending storytelling with decades of paranormal exploration, he offers insight into why New England remains one of the most haunted areas in the country—and what these ghostly encounters might reveal.

Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler for It’s Not Just Black & White, a conversation examining the recent changes in Haitian immigration status and what it mean for Connecticut and the country as a whole. They explore the human impact of his policy shift, and how communities will be affected.

Jon Sonneborn and his daughter Jessica Sonneborn join Lisa Wexler to discuss the East Coast premiere of their feature film Morton Meets the Eye. The screening takes place July 20 at SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield. They share the story behind the film, their creative collaboration as a family, and what it means to debut their work in their home community.