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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: The Watchman
1. A procedure lowers the risk of stroke. Dr. Lorenz explains what the watchman procedure is and the significance to this medical advancement at St. Vincent’s. ((00:10))2. Run for Governor 2022: We met Republican candidate, Susan Patricelli Regan ((10:46))3. How do we better advocate for our kids? Stephanie Swantek of the Be Safe Project gives…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Mask Mandates
The governor has ordered the state mask mandates for schools to drop at the end of February. Dr. Browne commented on what this really means and the use of masks in schools. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Are Social Security Amounts Fixed?
Russ Hackmann explains if once you start receiving social security if that amount is locked in. Image Credit: BackyardProduction / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: What the Remington Settlement Means
1. Remington Arms agreed to a 73-million-dollar settlement with nine families of Sandy Hook Elementary School victims. Atty. Alinor Sterling is co-counsel on the case and shared the bigger picture from this settlement. ((00:10))2. February is heart disease awareness month and today wee focused on women. Dr. Menendez is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: When To Start Taking Social Security
Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa about when you should start taking social security, and strategies for single people or couples. Image Credit: Zinkevych / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Fentanyl History and Today
1. Believe it or not, fentanyl has been a killer for over a decade and its evolved in the worst way. Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart University shared when fentanyl became relevant and what needs to happen to stop the problem. ((00″10))2. The mask mandate for schools will drop at the end of the month.…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: How It’s Determined What You’ll Get In Retirement
Russ Hackmann explains to Melissa how it’s determined how much you get in retirement and the ranges people received. Image Credit: BackyardProduction / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: How Much You’ll Receive From Social Security
Russ Hackmann talks about what determines how much you receive for social security in retirement, and the concern about social security running out. Image Credit: BackyardProduction /iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
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