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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

Vaccine news and future for drugs

Vaccine news and future for drugs

Dr. Browne reacts to the recent Pfizer news of an effective covid vaccine. He also addresses the questions of why other vaccines haven’t appeared as quickly or at all compared to covid. And what does the future look like for getting new vaccines faster? IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Tackling Affordable Care

Melissa in the Morning: Tackling Affordable Care

1. Senator Richard Blumenthal says Melissa is right that Obamacare is anything but affordable for the middle class…so what do we do? ((00:11)) 2. Bobby Valentine talks about how covid is putting a wrench in athletes’ plans for their college years. ((13:51)) 3. Colorado is going to release gray wolves back into the wild; Gregg…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Honoring our Veterans

Melissa in the Morning: Honoring our Veterans

We dedicated an hour of the morning show to our veterans. This podcast starts with shoutouts from listeners to their loved ones who served our country. We also hear from the Lt. Governor, Bridgeport Mayor and other veteran representatives in our area. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Igloo Dining

Melissa in the Morning: Igloo Dining

1. Back and forth decisions on igloo dining has restaurants all over the place. ((00:11)) 2. Lt. Governor talks about the wage gap between men and women. ((06:08)) 3. Ahead of Veterans Day, how can we recognize PTSD? ((16:24)) 4. Thanksgiving travel is going to look verrrrrrry different this year. ((22:59)) IMAGE CREDIT: Dockside Brewery,…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Heading to the Capitol

Melissa in the Morning: Heading to the Capitol

1. Senator Tony Hwang talks about what’s to come in January. ((00:11)) 2. Dr. Paul Wright addresses Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. ((14:09)) 3. Advice from Bob Donovan on your marriage toolkit. ((19:55)) 4. Remembering Alex Trebek. ((27:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Voting and Covid

Melissa in the Morning: Voting and Covid

1. Congressman Himes talks about voter fraud and if it is happening in this election. ((00:11)) 2. Norwalk teacher with asthma is suing the city for not allowing her to work remotely. ((07:28)) 3. Homes for the Brave talks about how to help vets find jobs and housing. ((14:54)) 4. Cooking with Claud: Baked Apples…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Post Election Changes

Melissa in the Morning: Post Election Changes

1. Senator Blumenthal talks about his 2022 senate campaign and talks the future of voting. ((00:11)) 2. Big upset in District 17, Jorge Cabrera came on after claiming victory last night. ((09:35)) 3. Winter is coming, gyms are worrisome…if you want a home gym, don’t get duped! The BBB gives us some great tips. ((14:23))…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Dealing with Covid

Melissa in the Morning: Dealing with Covid

1. Milford’s Health Director addresses city numbers and why restaurants can’t use igloos. ((00:11)) 2. Westport’s First Selectman talks about how being an epicenter in the beginning of the pandemic triggers why numbers are good in surge #2. ((08:12)) 3. Lt. Perez talks about dispatchers and why people should still call in to police. ((15:05))…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Rolling things Back

Melissa in the Morning: Rolling things Back

1. Governor Lamont does his bi-weekly check-in on covid cases in CT since going up to a 6% infection rate. ((00:11)) 2. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim previews what’s to come for red alert for the city. ((14:00)) 3. Stamford Mayor David Martin urges people to stop being “wise guys” ((22:16)) 4. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Russian Interference

Melissa in the Morning: Russian Interference

1. Senator Blumenthal claims this election has more Russian interference compared to 2016…true or overblown?? ((00:11)) 2. The difference between empathy and sympathy and WHY we need empathy NOW! ((06:08)) 3. Dr. Fred Browne looks at uptick in covid cases and why some young patients are dealing with lingering symptoms. ((13:34)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock /…Continue Reading