The Lisa Wexler Show

Dr. Amy Chai, physician and candidate for Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why she is running for Congress and what she believes Connecticut needs from its federal representative. Drawing on her background in primary care and addiction medicine, she outlines her priorities for Connecticut families, including healthcare reform, economic opportunity, education, and mental health support. Dr. Chai also shares her personal story and her approach to representing the interests and needs of Connecticut residents in Washington.

Civil trial lawyer and co-founder of Faxon Law Group, Joel T. Faxon joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the controversy surrounding a 50-page internal Department of Children and Families (DCF) review. The State is fighting to block the document’s release in a case involving Faxon’s client, known as “S,” who was allegedly held captive by his father and stepmother in Waterbury. Faxon breaks down the legal battle, the stakes of transparency, and what the public may not be seeing.

CT Inside Investigator Senior Investigative Reporter Marc Fitch joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his in-depth investigation into a Connecticut psychiatrist facing serious allegations of fraud and unethical conduct. The psychiatrist has claimed his actions were influenced by an abusive relationship with his partner. Fitch reports on allegations that the doctor supplied patients with illicit drugs and allowed this partner, who had no formal medical training beyond a high school degree, to provide therapy and manage medications. The investigation also highlights claims that the impact on patients may have been profound and lasting. Fitch breaks down what he uncovered, what is known, and what questions remain.

Cameron Berg, an AI researcher working at the intersection of cognitive science and machine intelligence, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his work exploring whether artificial intelligence can be considered conscious. He breaks down what’s really happening in AI today, what researchers are learning about machine cognition, and what it all could mean for the future. Learn more at reciprocalresearch.org.

Immigration attorney Dana Bucin joins Lisa Wexler to explain why it’s critical to take a proactive approach if you have concerns about your immigration status. She discusses the risks of waiting until an issue arises with ICE and outlines practical steps individuals can take now to protect themselves and their families.

Retired flight attendant Paul Veneto joins Lisa Wexler to share the inspiration behind Paulie’s Push, his annual tribute honoring the lives lost on 9/11 and the heroic actions of his fellow aviation colleagues. He reflects on the importance of remembrance, the impact of that day, and why keeping these stories alive matters now more than ever on this 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news and interviews immigration attorney Dana Bucin, Paul Veneto for Paulie's Push, and Cameron Berg on AI consciousness. Plus KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

Lisa Wexler covers top daily news, including the death of Gloria Steinem, and interviews Carey Weber & Warren Lapa about The Shoah Memorial at Fairfield University, and Bill Williams for his Barnstormer Westport Playhouse event A HISTORY OF A BRIEF TIME.