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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: Gambling Addiction in Connecticut
New research revealed the states most likely to develop a gambling addiction, with Connecticut ranking in the top ten. Data from gambling experts at RG analyzed the average number of monthly Google searches in each state for over 100 terms related to gambling addiction. Connecticut landed in ninth place. We spoke with Diana Goode, executive director of the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Politics in the Workplace
We are just days away from the highly anticipated televised presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We wanted to know if political discussion at the workplace is ever appropriate and if Connecticut has any laws on the books protecting free speech at work? Gary Phelan, employment attorney and law professor…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Hamming It Up
As the Paul Pacelli’s week of filling in on Melissa In The Morning comes to a close, Paul welcomed John Barrett, vice president of the Woodmont Amateur Radio Association, to the program. They talked about amateur radio as a whole as well as an upcoming event this weekend! Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Keeping Kids Hydrated
Dr. Magna Dias, the Chair of Pediatrics at Yale School Of Medicine, joined Paul Pacelli on Melissa in the Morning to talk about how to keep your child safe as this heat wave continues to pound Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Golf Returns To Connecticut
The Travelers Championship officiall tee’d off on Thursday, so it seems like a good time to bring in assistant professor of journalism in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, Nick A. Pietruszkiewicz, to talk to Paul Pacelli about the golf tournament, as well as what to expect if you’re going. Image Credit: USA TODAY…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Blumenthal On Boeing
Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to Melissa In The Morning to talk about the latest with Boeing in terms of their mechanical issues and lawsuits. Image Credit: Reuters… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Stealing From The Secret Service
Over the weekend, someone robbed a secret service agent at gun point. So to talk about it, Paul Pacelli welcomed Bobby McDonald from the University of New Haven to Melissa in the Morning to talk about it, as well as other stuff with the secret service. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Who’s Paying Dan Hurley
Paul Pacelli welcomed one his regulars in the afternoon, Dan Haar from Hearst CT Media, to Melissa In The Morning. They talked about Dan Hurley’s return to UConn and who will be fronting the bill. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Jim And Pam In Real Life
Julia Bauke joined Paul Pacelli as he filled in on Melissa in the Morning to talk about office romances and even had some stories both on a local level (one of Paul’s friends) and a more national scale. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Social Media Warning Labels
Paul Pacelli welcomed John Powers, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media and Design and Director to Melissa in the Morning to talk about Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s demand for warning labels for social media websites. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading