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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: RISE at UB
An annual event highlights Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship opportunities at the University of Bridgeport. It started back in 2011 and has grown so much since then. We got the scoop on this upcoming event, how it ties into National Public Health Week and who will benefit from attending (including high school students!) And for…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Kids in Crisis
Kids in Crisis has been helping tens of thousands of children in Fairfield County since it was founded in 1978. TeenTalk is a program that Kids in Crisis provides to more than a dozen middle and high schools in Fairfield County right now. A recent TeenTalk report outlines some stark realities including the huge uptick…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: More Equitable Healthcare
Currently, 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes only making it harder to afford and access good health care options. March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and leading disability advocates are coming together to…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: His Next Political Venture
Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti announced he is throwing his hat in the race for a state representative seat. Find out why the six-term mayor wants to make the trips to Hartford for the 104th House District and his issues wit the current incumbent. He also shares whether he will remain mayor if he gets elected…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Paranoia for Children
This week, we highlighted a new PSA statewide sounding the alarm about illegal cannabis products impacting Connecticut youth. Nationally, a survey funded by the National Institute of Health, alerted the public about more teens experimenting with the psychoactive substance, Delta-8. We wanted to understand the medical impact on a young body and why these products…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: “A Gun to Americans’ Heads”
That was a direct quote from Senator Richard Blumenthal following a classified briefing by U.S intelligence and law enforcement officials on the dangers of TikTok. Earlier this month, the House overwhelmingly approved and passed a bill that forces the Chinese company, ByteDance, to sell the social media platform to the United States or risk a…… Continue Reading
Melissa In The Morning: Have you seen THESE “Snacks”
“We’re still seeing highly potent illegal cannabis products that look like common kid snacks. These edibles are untested and unsafe and can land kids in the hospital. If you see these products, keep them away from children and report them immediately!” This is part of a new PSA from Attorney General William Tong. He is…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sound the Alarm on Illegal Snacks
A new public service announcement was launched this week regarding illegal, unsafe cannabis edibles made to look like common kid-friendly snacks. Where are these snacks coming from? Why are they so dangerous for children? What advice do we have for parents to talk to their kids about these products? We spoke in depth about this with Consumer…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Happy Vernal Equinox
We are officially in spring but what determines the seasonal change? David Mestre of Science You May Not Know explains what’s happening astronomically to explain how we get spring and shares the three reasons for the astronomical season. Image Credit: Getty Images… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: A Rebrand that Could Kill a Party
You may remember we started the week with our legal expert, Attorney Bill Bloss, talking about Section 27 of House Bill 5498. While the overall bill tackles a lot of problems in Connecticut regarding absentee ballots and creating cleaner elections, there’s a troubling section that’s a direct attack on the independent party. It not only…… Continue Reading