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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
Halloween Safety Guidelines
The state Department of Public Health has released its guidelines for Halloween. Here’s a link to their recommendations: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/Guidance/Connecticut-Halloween-Guidance The state says their recommendations were based on the CDC’s advice. Here’s what they’re saying are HIGH RISK Halloween activities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html?fbclid=IwAR3K9-PLKALrRPpTtwiIHJXecBTr7ngkOxspSHE0Ig4W74lDrQhhdfgKE8o#halloween… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: No Meeting for Barrett
1. Senator Blumenthal addresses the big question: Why won’t you meet with Barrett? ((00:11)) 2. Melissa’s brother weighs in on the Disney lay-off’s. ((08:58)) 3. How parents should go from martyr to model for their kids. ((16:50)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Legalized Marijuana & Gun Violence
1. UConn released a new study supporting legalized weed, but why could that be a problem? ((00:11)) 2. Mayor Joe Ganim talks about gun violence and acting chief joins the conversation. ((09:51)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Human Trafficking
1. FBI Special Agent Wendy Bowersox defines human trafficking and debunks the theory that it doesn’t exist in Connecticut. ((00:11)) 2. The Lt. Governor talks about businesses that traffic people, especially immigrant populations. ((16:01)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Special Session #2
1. Why covid seems to have been avoided with the next special session. ((00:11)) 2. A look at the no-knock warrants and how we can have a better handle on it in Connecticut. ((11:09)) 3. Falling in love is easier than staying in love. ((26:27)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Potential Corruption
1. Former State Rep Chris Caruso digs into the city’s former chief federal fraud charges and if history is repeating itself. ((00:11)) 2. Governor Lamont addresses the latest uptick in covid cases saying it’s not because of schools. ((11:30)) 3. Congressman Jim Himes looks at absentee ballots and the latest stimulus package ((22:04)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock…… Continue Reading
Masks for Toddlers
Dr. Browne addresses the new rule for 3-year olds in daycare centers. He says it is in line with CDC guidelines. However, if kids don’t want to wear the masks, he’s not concerned there will be an uptick in cases. Also, he talks about the chances of spreading the virus to a lot of people…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A Different World
A Utah news broadcast goes viral and it’s understandable…((00:11)) Melissa’s sister who lives in Utah weighs in on how different it is living there during the pandemic compared to CT. ((08:35)) Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim addresses the federal fraud charges against former Chief AJ Perez. ((18:00)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Clubs matter just as much
1. The CIAC addresses who’s making the ultimate decision on fall football and any other high school sports. ((00:11)) 2. We learn how afterschool programs and clubs are impacted by covid and why it matters. ((10:40)) 3. Melissa reviews the Netflix film ‘Cuties’ and why she’s giving it a hard NO to watch. ((18:45)) IMAGE…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Netflix Controversy
1. After backlash emerges over “Cuties” film, we ask police how they monitor sexual predators during a pandemic. ((00:11)) 2. High school football is still in flux…why?? ((09:22)) 3. How to have a scorecard marriage, but the good kind! ((20:38)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading