Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to discuss his crusade to protect children against pervasive online abuse.
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Interns
The WICC Internship Programs are non-salaried positions designed to give students hands-on broadcast experience. The programs are available to college students, working for academic credit, who are able to work approximately 10-15 hours per week for twelve weeks. Interns are trained and supervised by the department manager. Interns must be resourceful and willing to initiate projects. Good communications skills and attention to detail are important.
Are you looking to get radio broadcasting experience as part of your college course program?
Melissa In The Morning
Interns get hands-on experience with industry standard audio editing equipment, learn multiple different tasks that help create a news/talk radio program, and may have a chance to be on the air!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Greeting guests of the program
- Researching/pitching news stories
- Writing news reports
- Collecting/editing audio sources
- Creating potential on-air/online/social media content
- Cataloging past show segments
- Assisting show hosts and production teams as necessary
We are currently accepting applications for the Summer 2025 semester! Interns MUST be at least 18 years of age and receive ACADEMIC CREDIT.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Drew Carrano
Melissa In The Morning: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
There is no such thin as tick season because ticks are around all year long in Connecticut. New health studies show that there is a strong connection between lyme disease and mental health issues. We spoke with Jessica Snajder of Partner in Lyme, Inc. about these findings and what we can do to bridge the gap between tick borne illnesses and mental health issues. (0:00)
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to national statistics, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. We spoke with Gary MacNamara of Sacred Heart University about promoting healthy relationships and recognizing bad behavior early on. (10:19)
It is Black History Month and the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities shared resources available for us to educate ourselves on black history but also events happening all month long to learn more. (23:12)
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are They Serious About The Border?
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at the latest immigration controversy in the tri-state area that’s also making national news (00:31). Affinity Grow Managing Partner Ray Pantalena talked about the recreational and medical marijuana markets and industries in Connecticut, including new retail locations in New Haven and Bridgeport (13:08). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update and a look at Bridgeport politics (27:20)
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Melissa In The Morning: What’s Up With Tickets?
The investigation into thousands of possibly falsified traffic tickets by State Police has found no evidence of widespread misconduct. The investigation by a former federal prosecutor has found that sloppy record keeping, poor training and unintentional errors led to the issues. We spoke with the executive director of The Connecticut State Police Union, Andy Matthews, for reaction and goals moving forward. (0:00)
Earlier this week, transportation experts and state leaders had a panel discussion surrounding train travel in Connecticut. The Department of Transportation was also in that meeting. Josh Morgan with the DOT stopped by to talk about upgrades to the rails and also talked about highway safety in the state. (15:45)
Congressman Jim Himes shared the latest on the tax relief bill getting strong bi-partisan support in the House. Plus, we discussed the issue of gun control and mental health investments while watching the Crumbley trial unfold nationally. (31:06).
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Here We Go Again!
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi’s take on a fourth upcoming race between incumbent Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes (00:24). CT Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch filled us in on the current “Right to Read” controversy in Connecticut (13:56)
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The Lisa Wexler Show – Congressman Jim Himes On Israel And The Child Tax Credit Expansion
Congressman Jim Himes joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the Hamas war and the bipartisan child tax credit expansion that passed in the House.
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Melissa in the Morning: The Race Continues
It’s official: a general election redo is set for February 27th in Bridgeport to determine the next mayor. John Gomes made the announcement publicly and explained his reasoning exclusively on WICC. Hear what he had to say here. (0:00)
Former State Representative, Jack Hennessey, served Bridgeport from 2005-2022. He fears corruption will continue in Park City politics and is pushing lawmakers to address voter confidence during the legislative session. Hear his perspective here. (16:57)
Zoo Minute: FrogWatch USA is back at the Beardsley Zoo. Find out how you can get involved and why the work is important. (31:50)
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Melissa in the Morning: A Syphilis Resurgence
The CDC is warning of a syphilis resurgence nationwide with the highest number of cases since 1950. The CDC says more than 207,000 syphilis cases were reported in the U.S. in 2022, an 80-percent increase since 2018, which continues a decades-long trend. African Americans and Native Americans are the most impacted groups. A disproportionate number of cases are among men who have sex with men but a quarter of the cases are now being diagnosed in women. Congenital syphilis, passed along in utero to babies, is also climbing. This, as a penicillin shortage is forcing doctors to ration the drug, prioritizing women and newborns. Dr. Browne weighs in on this.
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Melissa in the Morning: Addressing Housing this Session
The 2024 legislative session starts February 7th. As it has been for the past few sessions, affordable and available housing will be a topic of conversation. We did our monthly check-in with CHP, a non-profit that’s been creating housing opportunities in Connecticut for the past 30 years. CEO Renee Dobos shared goals for lawmakers in the upcoming session and answered listeners’ questions about transforming blight properties.
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