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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
Melissa in the Morning: Dropping the Masks
Covid is slowly leaving the top headlines but here’s something exciting…Dr. Browne shared on the show that he believes we have reached herd immunity and the masks in schools probably should go away. Hear his explanation right here. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Making Changes To Your Stock Market Investments
Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa how to alter your investments in the stock market during times like now. Image Credit: PashaIgnatov / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Canary in the Coal Mine
1. Before the “canary in the coal mine” became a saying, canaries were actually used in the coal mines of Britain as living and breathing gas detectors. We learned about the history of this saying in Science you may not know. ((00:10))2. Tomorrow is Fairfield County Giving Day. What you need to know and how…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Are Annuities Great Investments?
Russ Hackmann addresses annuities, whether or not they are great investments, and how they fit in the current environment. Image Credit: iamnoonmai / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Understanding Narcan
1. We continue the conversation about the war against fentanyl, but this time we focused on the use of narcan. Immediate Past President of the CT Pharmacists Association, Rob Picone, talked about naran doses, who needs access to it and explained the Good Samaritan Law. ((00:10))2. Senator Blumenthal co-sponsored a bill to put more protections…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Investment Decisions Based On Age
Russ Hackmann talks with Melissa on how to invest during a time of higher inflation, and how your age plays a factor. Image Credit: G0d4ather / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Stocks, Bonds, And Rising Interest Rates
Russ Hackmann discusses what to know about stocks and bonds when interest rates are rising, and how much the Federal Reserve drives how you invest. Image Credit: Igor Kutyaev / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Scalloped Potatoes Remixed
INGREDIENTS:1. Potatoes2. 1 cup of onions3. 2 cloves of garlic4. 1/4 cup of butter5. 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour6. 2 cups of milk7. shredded cheese8. crumbled sausage Baking degrees: 350… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Construction Financing Program Questions
1. Senate Republicans are seeking both a state audit and public hearing on the state’s school construction financing program. Sen. Kevin Kelly explains. ((00:10))2. A plea for answers: we hear from the sisters of Brenda Lee Rawls about the case and what questions still stand two months later. ((13:22))3. A windy night led to thousands…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Social Security Breakdown
Russ Hackmann breaks down for Melissa everything you need to know about social security. Image Credit: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading