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Melissa in the Morning is hosted by Melissa Sheketoff who gathers top news headlines locally and nationally to keep WICC listeners in the know, delivering the information that matters most to you.
Every week, enjoy live interviews from state leaders, business owners and local experts. Melissa has recently connected with Governor Ned Lamont, who has agreed to take YOUR questions bi-weekly on the show. Consistently, Melissa also talks to U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and State Senator Tony Hwang. Local experts include infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, Luke Frey from the Better Business Bureau, The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and Bridgeport Health Director Lisa Morrissey.
Enjoy original weekly segments like “Community Inspiration,” “Marriage Advice” and “Crime on the Mind.” Community Inspiration highlights Connecticut residents who live normal lives doing extraordinary things. Every week, you can meet people of all ages who are inspiring their community and loved ones through their work, outlook on life, actions and good deeds. Marriage advice is a bi-weekly check-in with relationship consultant, Bob Donovan, who gives tips to a healthy marriage and perspective for couples to think about. Crime on the Mind features Lt. James Perez from the Fairfield Police Department, who travels around the country teaching crime prevention to other police departments. He gives us the top crimes happening right now and tips for the public to stay safe and be proactive.
Plus, traffic every ten minutes and weather from our Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek.
Recent posts
Financial News You Can Use: The Markets And Rising Fed Rates
Russ Hackmann sums up all the current turbulence in the markets with the Fed raising rates. Image Credit: Bet_Noire / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: How Your Age Impacts How You Invest
Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa the options on investing for those over 55 with stocks and bonds both doing badly. Image Credit: globalmoments / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: What’s Behind the Mask?
The mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, who lost her life to suicide, recently shared her daughter’s mental health as high functioning depression. Dr. Andre Newfield, SVMC Chair of Psychiatry, explains what that is and address the mental health crisis in our state. ((00:10)) To mask or not to mask…that is the question! Superintendent…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: How Your Age Impacts How You Invest
Russ Hackmann explains how investors at different ages should be thinking about risk. Image Credit: Galeanu Mihai / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Police Protocol
1. Two mysterious deaths in Bridgeport and questions are still stirring around police contacting next of kin. Executive Director of Public Safety, Gary MacNamara, shares his outlook on the situation. ((00:10))2. A cold case that just turned 37 years old is still being investigated. We get the latest from Norwalk Police on the April Grisanti…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Market Turbulence
Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa it seems like the stock and bond markets may fall further. Image Credit: peshkov / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Health Care Coverage
1. The Yankee Institute published a new article about the public option. Ken Girardin, the author, looked at the CT Partnership Plan 2.0 and what it could mean for a public health option. ((00:10))2. Ahead of the legislative session, Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang talked about the biggest topics including the governor’s executive orders.…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: What’s Going On With The Stock And Bond Markets
Russ Hackmann breaks down what’s going on with both the stock and bond markets and what’s causing them to be lousy. Image Credit: KanawatTH / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Nursing Troubles in CT
1. A new analysis by the Connecticut Data Collaborative and the Center for Nursing Workforce reveals some shocking numbers in Connecticut. Marcia Proto shares the results and explains why this is the reality in our state. ((00:10))2. Hundreds of restaurant owners are on the verge of closing. Congressman Himes shares the actual possibility of seeing…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Affording Long Term Care In Retirement
Russ Hackmann concludes discussing the Big 6 Retirement Risks with a discussion on long term care. Image Credit: tumsasedgars / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading