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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. 

You’ll hear weather and traffic on the 6’s from our meteorologist Paul Piorek and our traffic reporter Chris Williams.

Recent posts

Melissa in the Morning: Debate over an ID

Melissa in the Morning: Debate over an ID

1. Senator Bob Duff says there’s little to no proof of voter fraud in CT so why require ID’s now? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Tony Hwang debunked that statement citing recent issues in local elections in Bridgeport. The conversation continued on needing an ID. ((14:29)) 3. Criminal law attorney George Welch doesn’t think our police accountability…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing Autism

Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing Autism

1. Melissa shares her brother’s story for World Autism Awareness Day and why more people need to be advocates. ((00:10)) 2. Early Education Consultant, Liz Englander, talks about kids watching the news and why we need to address uncomfortable topics with them. ((09:07)) 3. Senator Kevin Kelly talks about public hearings and the division in…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Lyme Disease & Covid Vaccines

Melissa in the Morning: Lyme Disease & Covid Vaccines

1. ONLY ON WICC: Apparently people dealing with lyme are having TERRIBLE reactions to the covid vaccine…why? Dr. Browne explains. ((00:10)) 2. Sen. Blumenthal is investigating WHY the White House said nothing to elected officials about the J&J vaccine problem in Baltimore. ((07:59)) 3. Zoo Minute: The Red Panda ((15:30)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: We need Faith!

Melissa in the Morning: We need Faith!

1. Rabbi Kormis explains how no matter your faith, it’s the answer to hope and unity today. ((00:10)) 2. Science You May Not Know: the moon saved our economy! ((09:25)) 3. People apparently want to buy up commercial property in Bridgeport, but there’s not much available…why? ((16:52)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images PlusContinue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Are you mad??

Melissa in the Morning: Are you mad??

1. Julius Dudics dives into anger and how to stop from yelling. ((00:10)) 2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about reaching hard to reach populations for the covid vaccine. ((08:37)) 3. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti addresses the high percentage of positivity next door in Derby and what that means for his city. ((17:20)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Executive Orders & Marijuana

Melissa in the Morning: Executive Orders & Marijuana

1. Sen Bob Duff defends the governor extending his executive powers and why it’s more than just an exclusion of voices. 2. Sen. Tony Hwang anticipates legal marijuana but fights that it contradicts what lawmakers want for other drugs. 3. Human Rights attorney, Spencer Hill, looks at digital discrimination and what you may not know…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s being left out?

Melissa in the Morning: Who’s being left out?

Melissa asked your questions for Governor Lamont. What’s the latest on the mansion tax? Why are we potentially facing a gas tax and is it worth it? Now that NY has approved legal marijuana, is CT that much closer to passing it? But on top of hot button topics, Melissa started the interview talking about…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Let’s Talk Gun Laws

Melissa in the Morning: Let’s Talk Gun Laws

1. Sen. Blumenthal admits we are not investing in mental health and blames the stigma around it. ((00:10)) 2. Crime Prevention Expert, Lt. Perez, suggests ways to use early intervention to stop potentially dangerous people in future. ((11:41)) 3. Dr. Lee Forest deals with psychiatric facilities across CT and shared why some psychologists turn away…Continue Reading

New findings on Long Haulers and Covid

New findings on Long Haulers and Covid

Dr. Browne shared new information that “long haulers” are reversing covid complications after getting the vaccine. Long Haulers refers to young, healthy people, ages 20-50, getting covid and keeping symptoms well past beating the virus. Now, new studies show the vaccine is eliminating those lingering symptoms. Also, a check on the latest variant of covid…Continue Reading

Melissa in the Morning: Fight the Hate

Melissa in the Morning: Fight the Hate

1. Westport is efforting to protect Asian Americans living and working in town. ((00:10)) 2. Work is happening at a former funeral home in Milford and city residents could get a free tree for your yard! ((08:38)) 3. Bridgeport is getting a lot of money from the American Rescue Plan, how will it be spent?…Continue Reading