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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: What Is De-Centralized Finance (aka DeFi)?
This morning, Russ Hackmann explains what de-centralized finance and its relation to cryptocurrencies. Image Credit: Vladimir Kazakov / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: I have plateaued…WHY?!?!?!
1. If you are dieting or changing your exercise regime, you lose weight in the beginning…until you plateau. Amy Llinas explains why that happens. ((00:10))2. Senator Kevin Kelly breaks down what the new GOP proposals on crime crackdown in Connecticut looks like and why it’s so controversial. ((06:50))3. Online gambling and a new music fest…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: How Cryptocurrencies Will Impact Our Lives
Continuing his discussion on cryptocurrencies, Russ Hackmann tells Melissa if the average person should buy them, and how they’ll impact our lives in the future. Image Credit: Ake Ngiamsanguan / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Pumping up Prices
1. Have you seen your gas receipts?? Fran Mayko of Triple A talks about what’s going on with crude oil and how long the high prices will last. ((00:10))2. Tics from TikTok? A Wall Street Journal article highlights this possibility in kids. We talked to Krista Carnes about it. ((06:09))3. Change is inevitable, so how…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Cryptocurrencies You Should Know About
Russ Hackmann continues discussing Cryptocurrencies – there are more than just Bitcoin. Image Credit: insta_photos / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Breaking Trauma
1. After responding to a devastating, deadly fire ten years ago, Jacques Roy recalls the moment he knew he needed help dealing with trauma. The Stamford Fire Captain shared how Fairfield County Trauma Response Team helped him. ((00:10))2. We all go through peaks and valleys of a marriage. But when you enter a season of…… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: What Is Bitcoin?
Russ Hackmann explains what Bitcoin is, why we should pay attention to it, and its impact on finance. Image Credit: peshkov / iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: What Are Roth 401Ks
As Russ finishes his week discussing managing your taxes, we find out what Roth 401Ks are. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Keeping Property And Assets
Russ Hackmann continues discussing Managing Taxes – today, how to help keep property and assets in your family. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusUpdate Description… Continue Reading
Financial News You Can Use: Saving With Tax Smart
Russ Hackmann breaks down the Tax Smart retirement report. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusUpdate Description… Continue Reading