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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: Celebrate Black History Month
We featured exemplary individuals who are inspiring Connecticut and the world. In honor of Black History Month, we found Connecticut natives who deserve to be honored and highlighted: 1. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities2. Colonel Adele Hodges ((13:41))3. Aaron Johnson with the Narrative Project ((30:11))4. Brad Rumble — Zabbai ((44:13))5. Dr. Camelia Lawrence ((01:01:01))…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Nursing Student Scramble
Following the abrupt closure of Stone Academy, we spoke with the executive director of the CT Office of Higher Education. Tim Larson shared what led to the closures and what the state is doing right now to help the 800 students wondering what’s next. ((00:00)) Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is speaking out about a storage…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: EXCLUSIVE with Selectwoman Tara Carr
Brookfield First Selectman Tara Carr has been thrown off Twitter over a post considered to be threatening. Tara Carr exclusively joined Melissa to defend her words and explain what she meant in her recent tweets. ((00:00)) A pair of firefighters came on the show to talk about proposed legislation to better protect firefighters. We learned…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Swedish Meatballs
You can make meatballs from scratch or get them store made.SAUCE:— 3 tablespoons butter— 3 tablespoons flour— 2 cups of beef stock— 1/4 cup sour cream— 2 tablespoons lingonberry, red currant, raspberry or cranberry sauce— pepper IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Banning Menthol Cigarettes
Health advocates are calling on the FDA to deliver a historic victory for Black health by quickly finalizing a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. These products have reportedly long targeted the Black community. We spoke with advocates fighting to get the ban approval. ((00:00)) Is testing the cognitive abilities of workers after…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Diseases Around the World
What is Marburg virus? Can animals get covid? What do you mean tick season never left us?? So many stories from central Africa back to the US. We asked about it all with Dr. Browne. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Education and Budget Address
We connected with Governor Lamont following major education stories, including the closing of Stone Academy and UConn’s rally at the state capital. We asked about those stories and took a deeper dive into some of the items in the budget address. (( Millions of babies worldwide are born with a heart defect. We spoke with…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: UConn Walkout
More than 1,000 students boarded buses to rally at the state capitol in protest. Today’s walkout comes after Gov. Lamont proposed budget cuts for the university, which could lead to tuition hikes. We spoke with UConn student government president, Mason Holland, before the rally. ((00:00)) There is a bi-partisan effort to allow pharmacists to prescribe…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Medical Cost Relief?
Following Governor Lamont’s budget address to the General Assembly, we took a closer look at medical care cost proposals with Comptroller Sean Scanlon. ((00:00)) AAA conducted a new study on truck-mounted electronic signage impacting drivers in a good way. Turns out, they work a lot when it comes to the slow down, move over law.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Concerns
Is cannabis use linked to lung cancer? We asked thoracic surgeon, Dr. Brian Whang, about that and discussed other potential risks to smoking weed. ((00:00)) Shelton is considering extending its mortarium over cannabis sales and clearing properties for potential businesses. We got the latest from Mayor Mark Lauretti. ((13:31)) Fairfield’s moratorium over cannabis sales expires…… Continue Reading