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WICC The Voice of Connecticut

A heritage radio station covering Bridgeport and greater Fairfield County. This podcast focuses on the communities, people and news for your neighborhood.

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15:01

Melissa in the Morning: Shopping Scams

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/26

Before you start charging the credit card on repeat this weekend, listen to advice from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut. For more information: https://www.bbb.org/

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19:59

Melissa in the Morning: Caregiver Data

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2025/11/26

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and AARP is releasing new state data that offers the clearest picture yet of who America’s caregivers are, how much they give and what support they need. We spoke with Nora Duncan, State Director AARP Connecticut, for more. AARP Family Caregiver Resource Guide: aarp.org/caregiverresourceguides AARP’s nationwide movement, I Am A Caregiver: https://www.aarp.org/iamacaregiver

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15:34

Melissa in the Morning: Chief McNeil Retirement

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2025/11/26

Stratford Police Chief Joseph McNeil has resigned the position, effective immediately. Outgoing Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick says Deputy Chief Paul DosSantos is taking over as interim chief. We spoke with the exiting chief about his decision and time on the force. IMAGE CREDIT: Stratford Police Chief Joe McNeil

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14:41

Melissa in the Morning: Lithium-Ion Batteries

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2025/11/25

From our cell phones and laptop computers to E-bikes and EVs, lithium-ion batteries are critical to meeting clean energy goals, but unfortunately, these batteries can cause dangerous and oftentimes lethal explosions from simply charging, using or storing them. Packaging And Crating Technologies, a Watertown manufacturer is on the front line of keeping Connecticut residents safe. We spoke with PACT President Rodger Mort.For more information: www.pactww.com / www.pactthermoshield.com

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18:05

Melissa in the Morning: Support CT Farms

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2025/11/25

From your Thanksgiving table to the tree you chop down days after and of course, the many gifts you plan to buy, there’s a push by state leaders to shop local but especially, shop local farms. We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. To find a farm near you: https://ctgrown.org/

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14:50

Melissa in the Morning: Safety for Thanksgiving

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/25

We spoke with Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter and Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about porch pirates, deep fryers and more ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday week. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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17:07

Melissa in the Morning: Erin Stewart Running for...

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/25

Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially announced her run for governor as a Republican candidate. We asked about her campaign and vision for Connecticut. Image Courtesy of Erin Stewart

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17:18

Melissa in the Morning: Deleting Emails

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/24

In the last year, there’s been such a focus on text messages and emails disappearing or being deleted by the former chair of PURA, Marissa Gillett. What’s interesting about that is in some ways, state lawmakers call for accountability and transparency, and yet a recent report revealed that state law DOES NOT prohibit legislative branch agencies from deleting email messages. That includes state legislators. To talk more about this, we welcomed to the show Russell Blair, Director of Education &

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8:28

Melissa in the Morning: Holiday Bear Project

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2025/11/24

We learned all about the annual holiday bear project helping hundreds of students across Connecticut have gifts this holiday season. We got the details from Joslyn Delancey, Vice President of the Connecticut Education Association. For more information: https://cea.org/holiday-bear-project/

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7:44

Melissa in the Morning: Grocery Assistance Fund

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/24

There’s a collaboration with United Way of Connecticut to help make sure Connecticut families are not food insecure. It’s called the emergency grocery assistance fund. We got more detail on the fund from Eric Harrison, President and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. For more information: https://unitedwayinc.org/grocery-assistance/

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17:12

Melissa in the Morning: Firefighter Funding

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2025/11/24

It’s going to cost you maybe a few nickels more a month, but your local firefighters are thanking you! We’re talking about House Bill 8004 that passed during special session this month. It included a consistent way to continue funding for the Firefighters' Cancer Relief Fund. We talked about this with Caitlyn Pereira of the Fairfield Firefighters Association IAFF local 1426 and Pete Brown, the President of the state association of firefighters.

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17:38

Melissa in the Morning: Rideshare Safety

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/24

Whether it’s the ride from the airport or train station back home or the safe way to get home after a celebration out that includes alcohol, rideshare options are a popular and smart option. And especially for Thanksgiving holiday week, a lot of people will choose rideshare programs to get around. But it comes with safety tips to be aware of before you get into a stranger’s car. Crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, shared tips.

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19:05

Melissa in the Morning: Stepping Down

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/21

Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Jeffrey Beckham will be stepping down from his position at OPM effective December 5, 2025. We talked to WTNH political reporter, Mike Cerulli, about the significance of this announcement. We also talked about former Mayor Erin Stewart officially running for Governor.Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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15:52

Melissa in the Morning: Dr. Manisha Juthani

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2025/11/21

The governor just signed a bill into law this week, that strengthens and improves resources in Connecticut for children’s behavioral health (HB 8004). We spoke with Dr. Manisha Juthani, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. DPH is involved in a part of this behavioral health bill, including the section regarding school-based health centers.

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16:01

Melissa in the Morning: 211 Infoline

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/21

For the first time in over a decade, Connecticut’s 211 Infoline needs a funding hike. Why and what has happened in the last 15 years prompting this ask? We asked Lisa Tepper Bates, President and CEO, United Way of Connecticut. The United Way of Connecticut contracts with the state to run the 211 service.

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39:11

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Should Bus Rides On CT...

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/20

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli wondering if Connecticut should follow in the steps of some other cities and institute free municipal bus rides (00:45). GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein joined us to talk about a new state audit on a massive backlog of state gun permit appeals cases (14:26). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update (23:13), while CBS News Military Analyst U.S. Army Col. (Ret.) Jeff McCausland offered his thoughts on

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16:27

Melissa in the Morning: Latest Health Headlines

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/20

Ultra-processed food like fast food, ready-to-eat meals and protein bars are linked to harm in every major organ of the human body. That's according to the world's largest review of ultra-processed foods and their impact on global health. We spoke about this with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We also talked about a new study linking pregnancy stress with baby teeth, another study linking music as a healer to dementia and the latest access to more prescriptions. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne /

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16:29

Melissa in the Morning: Heads Up for Thanksgiving

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/20

From travel to shopping, there’s a lot to prepare for and scams to avoid. We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli from the CT Department of Consumer Protection. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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11:16

Melissa in the Morning: AI Companion Ban?

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/20

Senator Richard Blumenthal is advocating for a ban on AI companions for children called The Guard Act. This is a bi-partisan effort in Washington DC on top of the ongoing fight to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. We learned more about it with Senator Blumenthal. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

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33:01

CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Should Connecticut Start...

WICC The Voice of Connecticut ·

2025/11/19

On Wednesday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli wondered if it's time for the State of Connecticut to offer a non-profit "public option" healthcare insurance plan to help folks who are being priced out of the Affordable Care Act - or "Obamacare" (00:53). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang reacted after state regulators voted to block a proposed sale of the Aquarion Water Company (14:56). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Taxation Dr. Jim Mohs talked about

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