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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: Talking to Tweens
Dr. Amanda Craig has been a licensed marriage and family therapist for almost 20 years. She recently wrote a book helping adults communicate with their children and navigating conversation with social media in the mix. ((00:10))Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, says he is not concerned with recent polls projecting Governor Lamont to be reelected.…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Cranberry Sausage Quiche
Quiche FillingChopped onion (1/4 to 1/3 cup)Rolled sausage (with sage in it) or add sageCranberries ONCE COOKED TOGETHER:Add 3 eggs beaten and 1.5 cups of half and half to the mix Make your own Crust1.25 cup flour½ cup butter¼ cup ice cold water 1. Put Monterey jack cheese on top of crust2. …… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Misinformation
Does the idea of a world in which facts mean nothing cause anxiety? Fear? Maybe even paranoia? A new book, Disinformation: The Nature of Facts and Lies in the Post-Truth Era, helps people navigate how to find credible sources. We spoke with the author, Donald Barclay. ((00:10)) Apples, pumpkins and Christmas trees…oh my! We check…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Flu Season Ahead
Doctors predict this is going to be the worst flu season America sees in several years. We spoke to Dr. Browne about that and what the dominant strain of flu even is to determine a vaccine. We also took questions on covid vaccines and some kind of rabbit disease that’s been detected in Hartford this…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Long Term Plans
Thanks to improvements in medicine and health, we live longer lives now. As such, it’s even more important than ever before to develop plans for living arrangements in the future. Mario D’Aquila with Assisted Living Services talked about options for seniors. ((00:10)) A NYT opinion article called out Fairfield’s First Selectwoman over affordable housing. Brenda…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease affects millions of people throughout the world. Dr. F. Bernadette West of the American Red Cross talked about the disease and the need for blood supply. ((00:10)) The national 9-8-8 hotline rolled out over the summer time for people in need of mental health support. We spoke with a public safety dispatcher…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Reality Check on Postpartum
1 in 7 mothers struggle with postpartum and there’s increase in mental health needs since the pandemic. Therapist, Melissa Fairhurst, spoke to us about the latest statistics and what can be done to help. To connect with Melissa — search Melissa Fairhurst on psychologytoday.com ((00:10)) Nearly 2 in 5 American college graduates have major regrets.…… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Drug Teaching
After the D.A.R.E. program dissolved in Connecticut, some districts created their own programs. In Fairfield, they made SHAPE that teaches drug and alcohol dangers to fifth and sixth graders. Gary MacNamara was the former chief and part of the rollout process. He told us how it works and why it’s effective. ((00:10)) September is Suicide…… Continue Reading
Cooking with Claud: Blue Cheese Burgers
Ingredients:– Chopped meat– Crumbled blue cheese– Paprika– Pepper– Garlic– Onion IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus… Continue Reading
Melissa in the Morning: Back in Session
Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents — Teacher shortages, applications and hiring processes. ((00:10)) Gary MacNamara, Chief/Executive Director of Public Safety & Government Affairs — Armed Guards and security on school campuses. ((13:53)) Jon Hipsher, the Chief Operating Officer from M & J Bus and the Vice President for the…… Continue Reading