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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: Criminal Justice in CT
Lisa Dadio came back on the show. Lisa is a retired police lieutenant and currently the assistant dean for the Center for Advanced Policing at the University of New Haven. Lisa talked about pedestrian vs car fatalities, domestic violence and a new grant to help bolster police departments. ((00:00)) Bridgeport city officials have dropped plans…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Gramcracker’s Cookies
INGREDIENTS:— 1 cup of sugar— 1/4 cup of butter— 2 eggs— 1 teaspoon of vanilla— 2 1/2 cups of flour— 1 teaspoon of baking powder— pinch of salt… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Education Funding
Governor Lamont stopped by one last time in 2022. We took listener questions and did a deep dive into education funding. The governor spoke on inner city support including tutoring, summer programs, working conditions and teacher recruitment. ((00:00)) Earlier this month, New Haven’s mayor proposed investing $3 million dollars in tutoring for public school students.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Lobster Trap
We had the pleasure of meeting the Long Island Soundkeeper, Bill Lucey. We learned about his job and the impacts of removing lobster traps from the sound. ((00:00)) It’s a Christmas miracle! A Fairfield woman survived a rare condition while pregnant. Doctors say on average, about 1 in 5,000 women get this issue and the…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Antivirals from the Stockpile
With antivirals in high demand this winter, the US Department of Health and Human Services is making Tamiflu available to states from the national stockpile. What precident are we setting with families demanding unnecessary drugs from pediatricians? Dr. Browne weighs in on that and comments on the debate of bringing back temporary mask mandates. IMAGE…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Local Tea Brews
There are two new brews on store shelves, thanks to a new collaboration between Fairfield’s Bigelow Tea Company and Branford’s Stony Creek Brewery. We spoke to Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow Tea about the idea behind this project and what the brews taste like! ((00:00)) Double duty: we spoke with both Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Breaking the Stigma
After the tragic death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, we talk about the stigma surrounding mostly men in America: don’t feel and suppress your struggles. Morning show counselor, Julius Dudics, tackles the issue of suicide prevention and how to better support guys. ((00:00)) The holiday rush is underway and we have the latest stats from AAA.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Who Dropped the Ball?
A Milford police officer has been placed on leave over his handling of complaints filed by a woman who later was killed, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend. We get law enforcement perspective from former Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara about protocols for domestic violence cases and could this tragedy be avoided? ((00:00)) It’s officially Hanukkah! We…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: After the End
A Sacred Heart University professor shared his newest novel “After the End” and how people respond to trauma or loss. ((00:00)) Two well-known television anchors are caught having an affair. Gary Phelan with Mitchell and Sheehan shares how ABC dropped the ball and what employers should be doing with relationship policies. ((16:00)) Santa Claus came…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Antibiotic Shortage
Some parents of sick kids are scrambling with a nationwide shortage of amoxicillin. The popular antibiotic is used to treat ear infections, but doctors seem to be prescribing them for children fighting viruses. Dr. Browne shares why that’s happening and the negative aftermath of too many antibiotics in the human body. IMAGE CREDIT; iStock / Getty…… Continue Reading