The Lisa Wexler Show

<p>Are you looking for information you can rely on? Gracie-Award Winner Lisa Wexler interviews newsmakers, celebrities (including her sister, RHONY Jill Zarin) and all kinds of extraordinary people doing the most extraordinary things. Based in CT, but still carrying that NY accent, Lisa is a suburban wife & mom who is passionate about justice, our planet, animal welfare and innovation. Lisa is also the Probate Judge of Westport, CT, having been elected both as a Republican & as a Democrat. Savvy, curious, and full of common sense, Lisa promises that you will learn something new in every podcast.</p><br /><p>If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support. For less than the cost of a cup of coffee per month, you can get the whole show without any commercials, whenever you want. Plus you'll be invited to exclusive events to meet Lisa, have lunch and tour the studio. Please consider<a href="https://lisawexlershow.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> becoming a subscriber. </a> </p><br /><p>Lisa Wexler is the co-author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother" with her sister Jill Zarin & mom Gloria Kamen. She has won many broadcasting awards, including the prestigious Gracie Award and the National Women's Press Award. A more complete bio is at <a href="https://www.lisawexler.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lisawexler.com.</a></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Finalists Announced for StartUp Westport's "Shark Tank"-style PITCH Competition!

Startup Westport's Peter Propp and Shobana Mani join Lisa Wexler to talk about the finalists for their first-ever PITCH competition event on November 20th, 2025. Who will win? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-14
16:29

What To Yank From Your Grocery List Immediately

Laura Schmidt, PhD, MSW, MPH, UCSF School of Medicine Professor, Institute for Health Policy Studies, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the food industry's "Better for You" strategy that is designed to profit off consumers, not to promote and elevate health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
18:30

Honoring Caregivers with Carolyn Antonion LCSW

Behavioral Health Consultant – Women’s Health Nuvance Women’s Wellness Center, Carolyn Antonion, MSW, LCSW, CTTP, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the importance of paid and unpaid caregivers, the vast majority who are women, in our community in honor of National Caregiver Recognition month. @nuvancehealth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
17:27

Keeping Your Brain Sharp!

David Magner, head of Mozaic Senior Life's Early Memory Loss Program, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about mild cognitive impairment, dementia, memory loss therapies, and getting tested. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-12
24:14

Middlebury's New 1st Selectman, Jennifer Mahr!

Middlebury 1st Selectman, Jennifer Mahr, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about winning as a petitioning candidate and the greatest issues facing her town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-12
21:40

Honoring Our Veterans With Faces Of Freedom

Walter Schuppe, founder of the Faces of Freedom project joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his mission: to capture veteran recollections the U.S. Armed Forces and some of the new stories he collected in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
15:55

Acclaimed Author David Baldacci's Brand New Series!

Award-winning global #1 bestselling author, David Baldacci joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the first book in his brand-new series Nash Falls! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
10:30

Legendary Gunslingers Wyatt Earp & Doc Holliday Together Again!

Award-winning author and historian Mark Lee Gardner joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his latest book: BROTHERS OF THE GUN | A dual biography of legendary gunslingers Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-11
11:05

LISA ON THE LAW 11/10/25 Estate Mismanagement, Interested Parties, Hearings On Objections, Dispersing Assets

Lisa Wexler takes questions about how beneficiaries can reach out to the court regarding mismanagement of an estate, how financial streamlining works on a final accounting, how to request a hearing, when executors should dispearce assets, and reserving estate money in case the IRS can make claims after closing out an estate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-10
13:46

What Towns Face In The New Housing Bill

Founder of CT169Strong, Maria Weingarten, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the new housing bill which remains an unfunded mandate for all towns and still contains as of right with no public hearings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-10
15:52

What's In The New Housing Bill?

State Senator Dr. Jeff Gordon joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what is in the new 99 page housing bill that will be discussed in a special session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-10
16:27

Why Cancel Culture is Bad for Our Mental Health

Clinical psychologist and bestselling author, Dr. Chloe Carmichael, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about what happens to humanity the longer cancel culture dissuades open disagreement, and takes the focus away from learning and respect in our shared communication spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
16:46

Lamont's Running Again!

News8 Reporter, Mike Cerulli, calls into the show to discuss the breaking news of Governor Lamont formally running for a third term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-07
08:15

Josh Elliott Challenges Lamont for Gov

State Representative, Josh Elliott, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss if government agencies are skirting Connecticut's Lights Out law and why he wants to primary Ned Lamont. Plus the housing bill controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
23:36

Westport's New 1st & 2nd Selectmen! Christie & Wistreich

New 1st & 2nd Westport Selectmen, Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich join Lisa Wexler to talk about how the economy could have an impact on Westporters, tackling the Hamlet controversy, and other goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
16:22

Can AI Spot & Prevent Suicide?

Fairfield University Associate Professor, Jie Tao, DSc, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his work creating an AI model to detect suicidal ideation, and his mission that focuses on AI FOR THE GREATER GOOD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
15:32

Rich Smith Retakes Milford!

New Mayor of Milford, Rich Smith, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how he retook his seat in office and what comes next for Milford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
07:46

Barbara Smyth Is Norwalk's Mayor!

Norwalk's new Mayor, Barbara Smyth, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her win and goals for her city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
08:52

Sen. Blumenthal- The Shutdown, AI Chatbots & More

Senator Richard Blumenthal joins LIsa Wexler to talk about the government shutdown latest and why it's necessary to pass an AI Chatbot bill that imposes criminal penalties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
16:05

LISA ON THE LAW 11/3/25, Estate Admins, Late Estate Taxes, Living Trusts, Changing Wills, Joint Bank Accounts

Lisa Wexler takes audience questions about being an estate administrator when there is no will, what is an estate tax and when is it due, and can you get an extension? Living trusts vs. a will? Do wills have to change if the recipient of the special needs trust passes on? How to title bank accounts for joint accounts? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-04
21:44

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