The Lisa Wexler Show

Alex Ressi, a member of Fairfield’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the Harbor to Hills Greenway Project, a proposal for a continuous 13.8-mile walking trail running north to south from the Easton border to Fairfield’s beaches on Long Island Sound.

Craig Shemin, president of The Jim Henson Legacy and a former writer for The Jim Henson Company, joins Lisa Wexler to preview The Klein’s celebration of 70 years of The Muppets. Shemin and Jim Henson Company archives director Karen Falk will share rare photos and stories about how the Muppets came to life. The event also features screenings of Jim Henson’s early short films and The Muppet Movie (1979) on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. at The Klein Memorial Auditorium.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews all-media writer Craig Shemin, Westport State Representative Lee Goldstein, & Alex Ressi. Plus KINDNESS OF STRANGERS.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Senator Richard Blumenthal about the 2026 elections and how to move forward, and Staples Players Ari Sklar and Liliana Gomez for BYE BYE BIRDIE.

Staples Players’ Ari Sklar and Liliana Gomez join Lisa Wexler to preview their production of the musical Bye Bye Birdie, running November 13–22.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his decision to seek reelection in 2028 and what the 2026 blue wave means for Congress. He outlines the issues facing Connecticut and the country that he wants Congress to tackle, and explains how lawmakers can challenge presidential executive orders and respond to vetoes.

Activist Wayne Winston joins Lisa Wexler for IT’S NOT JUST BLACK & WHITE to break down election results across the country and in Connecticut, and discuss what comes next.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews Congressman Jim Himes, Mayor David Chess, Dan Haar and Wayne Winston.