Melissa in the Morning: The Race for Shelton Mayor

Melissa in the Morning: The Race for Shelton Mayor

1. Former Shelton cop, David Eldridge, announced his run for mayor 2021. What he wants to bring to the city and the tension between him and Mayor Mark Lauretti. ((00:10)) 2. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim addresses sketchy underground businesses and crackdowns on illegal ATV riding in the city. ((08:28)) 3. Stew Leonard Jr. talks about…

Melissa in the Morning: Therapy Numbers Up

Melissa in the Morning: Therapy Numbers Up

1. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, explains why he’s seeing more people compared to other years and what the pandemic brought out in people. ((00:10)) 2. Fran Mayko of Triple A shocks the audience with distracted driving numbers during slow pandemic driving time. ((09:16)) 3. Stamford Mayor David Martin talks about vaccination efforts and a…

Melissa in the Morning: Control at the Border

Melissa in the Morning: Control at the Border

1. Congressman Jim Himes was pressed on immigration reform and how the US is controlling the border. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Kevin Kelly highlights how one party rule means voices aren’t being heard and the future of voting in CT. ((09:56)) 3. Early Education consultant, Liz Englander, helps kids transition and their parents too! ((20:30)) 4.…

Melissa in the Morning: Was Disney Worth it?

Melissa in the Morning: Was Disney Worth it?

1. Melissa gives her full review…the good, the bad about traveling to Disney during the pandemic. 2. Stamford Mayor David Martin talks about how CT healthcare systems have blocked other states from taking our covid vaccines. 3. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti gives good news for Fat Tuesday and Black History Month. 4. Julius Dudics dives…

Melissa in the Morning: Vaccine Appointment Debacles

Melissa in the Morning: Vaccine Appointment Debacles

1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about the advisory group looking at appointment problems and ways to manage wanting a covid vaccine. ((00:11)) 2. The Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities looks at disabled population struggling to get covid vaccines. ((12:32)) 3. Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick talks about the chief of police process and what…

Melissa in the Morning: Ganim dodges Party questions

Melissa in the Morning: Ganim dodges Party questions

1. Melissa dug into the party hosted by a Bridgeport city employee. Mayor Ganim refused to address it. ((00:00)) 2. Dan Onofrio talks about PPP for businesses and covid vaccine sites. ((14:29)) 3. Science You May Not Know: Finding Waves. ((19:48)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus  

Melissa in the Morning: “It felt like Olympus has Fallen”

Melissa in the Morning: “It felt like Olympus has Fallen”

1. Congressman Jim Himes touches on what he calls “one of the worst security failures in America.” ((00:00)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal recalls what went on while he was in the US Capitol during the recent riots. ((08:47)) 3. Senator Kevin Kelly weighs in from the Republican standpoint on the violence in DC. ((18:19)) IMAGE…

The Heart and Covid

The Heart and Covid

After a semi-pro basketball player suffered from an inflamed heart, many questioned if it was related to his past covid diagnosis. Dr. Browne talks about the connection between covid and the heart and how likely it is for someone to suffer the same thing. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

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Melissa in the Morning: Where were you on 9-11?

Melissa in the Morning: Where were you on 9-11?

Senator Richard Blumenthal recalls being on a plane headed to Washington DC when he was suddenly turned around. ((00:11)) Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe was working in New York and was expected to have a meeting at the Twin Towers that morning. ((07:52)) Lt. Governor remembers working election day in 2001 as the Secretary of…