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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: Are you mad??

Melissa in the Morning: Are you mad??

1. Julius Dudics dives into anger and how to stop from yelling. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about reaching hard to reach populations for the covid vaccine. ((08:37)) 3. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti addresses the high percentage of positivity next door in Derby and what that means for his city. ((17:20)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Executive Orders & Marijuana

Melissa in the Morning: Executive Orders & Marijuana

1. Sen Bob Duff defends the governor extending his executive powers and why it’s more than just an exclusion of voices. 2. Sen. Tony Hwang anticipates legal marijuana but fights that it contradicts what lawmakers want for other drugs. 3. Human Rights attorney, Spencer Hill, looks at digital discrimination and what you may not know…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s being left out?

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s being left out?

Melissa asked your questions for Governor Lamont. What’s the latest on the mansion tax? Why are we potentially facing a gas tax and is it worth it? Now that NY has approved legal marijuana, is CT that much closer to passing it? But on top of hot button topics, Melissa started the interview talking about…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Let’s Talk Gun Laws

Melissa in the Morning: Let’s Talk Gun Laws

1. Sen. Blumenthal admits we are not investing in mental health and blames the stigma around it. ((00:10)) 2. Crime Prevention Expert, Lt. Perez, suggests ways to use early intervention to stop potentially dangerous people in future. ((11:41)) 3. Dr. Lee Forest deals with psychiatric facilities across CT and shared why some psychologists turn away…Continue Reading

New findings on Long Haulers and Covid

New findings on Long Haulers and Covid

Dr. Browne shared new information that “long haulers” are reversing covid complications after getting the vaccine. Long Haulers refers to young, healthy people, ages 20-50, getting covid and keeping symptoms well past beating the virus. Now, new studies show the vaccine is eliminating those lingering symptoms. Also, a check on the latest variant of covid…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Fight the Hate

Melissa in the Morning: Fight the Hate

1. Westport is efforting to protect Asian Americans living and working in town. ((00:10)) 2. Work is happening at a former funeral home in Milford and city residents could get a free tree for your yard! ((08:38)) 3. Bridgeport is getting a lot of money from the American Rescue Plan, how will it be spent?…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: “Gritty City”

Melissa in the Morning: “Gritty City”

1. A recent NY Times article slips the word ‘gritty’ into the description of Shelton. Why Mayor Lauretti still found the article good. ((00:10)) 2. Part two of sketchy business in Hartford. Sen. Hwang returns with an update on zoning legislation and insurance bills. ((08:18)) 3. With scary news headlines in Atlanta and Boulder this…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Hate Crime vs. Mental Health Crime

Melissa in the Morning: Hate Crime vs. Mental Health Crime

1. Lt. Perez outlines why police don’t categorize crimes right away and how press conferences can be the downfall of law enforcement. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Tony Hwang proves that conversations and voting in Hartford may be a bit “sketchy” ((14:22)) 3. Senator Bob Duff dives into the PURA investigation and why it’s still an uphill…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Transgender Athletes

Melissa in the Morning: Transgender Athletes

1. Senator Blumenthal talks about the Equality Bill and why he feels broadness is better than delaying the legislation. ((00:10)) 2. Peer pressure exists beyond high school, how we can avoid feeling guilt. ((09:37)) 3. Zoo Minute: Have you ever heard of vernal pools?? ((18:12)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Contracting Covid after the Shots

Contracting Covid after the Shots

UConn Women’s Basketball head coach, Geno Auriemma, contracted covid one week after getting his second covid shot. What happened? Does that indicate a problem with the vaccine and should people think twice about getting it? The quick answer, NO! Learn more about that scenario. Plus, the latest on medical concerns around Astra Zenica’s covid vaccine…Continue Reading