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Its all about the salami on this episode as we chat with Matt Browning from Oui Charcuterie! Plus Chef Plum gives us a recap of National Prostart this past weekend in Baltimore!

What's the latest with planning and zoning in Fairfield? Alexis Harrison of the Planning and Zoning and friend of WICC, joined Melissa at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Image Credit: Logo by Meghan Boyd, Edit by Eric Urbanowicz

Hi, he's Lee Ganim, that Garden Guy on WICC 600 AM and 95.9 FM, AND he made a stop at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Find out what's going on with his show and at Ganim's Garden Center in Fairfield!  Image Credit: Logo by Meghan Boyd, Edit by Eric Urbanowicz 

Its spring time and gardening season so we jump in with Co-owner of Aventine Gardens Pete Mariano for some great backyard gardening tips, some great recipes and a few laughs 

On this episode we recap Plums France trip and talk a lot of French food with Chef Nick Calias from the Colonade Hotel!

W talk some of the "Trashiest" food in the country and how we could make it better! Plius we run down a list of some of the worst chain restaurants ever with the legendary Vulger Chef

Running 3 restaurants can be nerve racking but what if they are all differnet concepts! Well thats what our guest Chris Hickey does, and he does it well! Global Street Food, Fine Dining, and A pizza spot! Plus Plum and Jeff may have to come to blows when they talk about pizza, the showdown is coming!

Its all about the club as wechat with Chef Dave Bortnam from the Westchester Country Club about club chef life, plus we talk kitchen pranks food jokes!

Our first ever live in Studio for FM radio show we are joined by CT legend Chef Matt Stortch talking hidden gems, and tons of cooking tips!!

WE talk about some of our favorite guests since the beginng of the WICC era! With Chase Leonard from Stew Leonards, Chef David Standridge and Chef Ben Dubow from Fire by Forge!

We break down some classic dishes for the St patty's day hoilday! Plus the return of DAn the SPiceman!

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" looking for reaction from the previous night's address by President Trump and wondering what's next for Democrats (00:53). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose talked about last night's address by President Trump and the opposition from Democrats (15:43). Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar dropped by to comment on last night's address to Congress and the Trump White House opposition that's being led by Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (24:31). CBS News correspondent Jeff Gilbert provided an update on the possible effects of any Trump White House tariffs on the U.S. auto industry (33:19). WICC's Lisa Wexler talked about being on hand at the Westport Library to see Rolling Stones guitarist and Weston, Connecticut resident Keith Richards get an award from Gov. Ned Lamont (37:02) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

WE are joined by a legend in Radio Anna Zap! We talk about growing up in restaurants and her love of food plus how on earth do you go from secratarial school to nationally syndicated radio!Check out the Anna and Raven show everywhere on FM radio, Podcasts and her IG @annazaponair

We catch up on some food news stories, and we save lives with new info on Cinnimon!Follow Chef Plum @chef_plum follow the show @plumluvfoods and follow Jeffy @forkkingchef

On this episode the boys are hanging with MLB legend, World Series Champion, Fox SPorts broadcaster Rob Dibble, we talk MLB the rise to a champion and of course food! Check out the ROb Dibble show everyday on Iheart Radio 

WE are talking superbowl food with Philly's favorite sun the legenadary Matt Groark from Groarky Boys BBQ!

Dry January?? yup its a thing and Plumluvfoods has you covered with some great cocktails mocktails and medical advice to help you navigate the month!Guests The Cocktail Chemist, Dr Jenn Stagg

The man convicted in the 1999 Bridgeport killing of an eight-year-old boy and his mother was granted clemency by former President Biden. Adrian Peeler was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the killing of Leroy BJ Brown and Karen Clarke. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was outraged to learn about the President's decision and reacted immediately on WICC. Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

The biggest festival on the east coast is right around the cornor and we are talking about it with Chef Adam Young one of the best bakers in America! Plus our friend Lindsey Cady Director of Marketing and events for the casino joins us as well!

We catch up with goodbrother Matt Storch plus we give some great tips for cooking some not so regular meat cuts!

We discuss some amazing food trends for the upcoming year!

Its new year celebration time and we are cvhatting with Nicole Muscari @grapechic about bubbles wines and cocktails for your new year celebrtation!

Its Christmas time and we are celebrating with Santa's head elf Martin from the CT society of Santas! Check out https://www.ctsocietyofsantas.org/ for all your Santa needs! Plus we end a the show with a mesage from the big man himself!!

We get personal with some of our favorite people about holiday fod plus its an episode chock full f turkey tips!!

A special education teacher is on leave after a video was leaked on social media. The Cheshire teacher reportedly posted in a group chat on the platform, Snapchat, and somehow, that private message went public. A bigger conversation has surfaced around teachers and whether their posts on social media are appropriate at all following the 2024 election results.  Melissa Sheketoff detailed the story and took calls from WICC listeners to get their reaction.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus

WE chat about Plum's trip to France and Spain, how was the food, what does he look at differently now, it was a eye opening expierence for sure!

Ok so we know it may not seem that interesting at forst but mushrroms are amazing and we chat about them with our friend and mushroom expert Street Leafs Jonny from Farm and Forage Market! check out Farmandforagemarket.com!

On this episode we chat with maker of chef knives and more VP of marketing from Ergo Chef Mike Stiab. We chat about what makes a gresat knife, how to by one, and more! check out ERgochef.com

Wednesday's mid-week "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli talked about a controversy in New Britain regarding the possible use of metal detectors in the city's schools (00:29). Hearst CT Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar previewed Wednesday's 5th District U.S. House debate (07:24), while WICC's Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek had the latest on Hurricane Milton (15:13) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

On today's show, Mike Cerulli recaps the Vice Presidential debate and chats with New Haven County Young Republicans chair Patrick Berland (0:00), State Senator James Maroney, (41:43), and former Bridgeport Mayor and newest WICC host Bill Finch (1:22:33).

On this Episode we are joined by legendary chef David Burke, we chat about his Iron Chef days, industry talk plus couch potatos!! Chef out the show live every Saturday at 3pm est on WICC in the new england area or listen on www.WICC600.com

Tonight its a lll industry talk with one of CT's best Justin Morales, his new book "Serving Life, Behind Bars, Kitchens and Hospitality" is available now!Or just click herehttps://www.amazon.com/Serving-Life-Behind-Kitchens-Hospitality/dp/B0D9P4N58C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20EA2RF268C1E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ewND8ehu7u-i2lSHRNU-rfI-kewyWbOGtfkSTL62OXJgCzjS6PgIz-oZeza6RbTOtBVtq6lYVD0qDZxwBZ99Tn75o--2AS0qV4xJ4ZXQ4ovjvCst-dGNIBHq5NRxcjCj6qU-1OnaxGYBSYwBZkjd846O74KMiNX-JWXuRhqn1Fc6IpHLtnW_fgY4oaW6j5MGIKTvprY6gPKGZCc9J7EY1TB8dWnxqrgn5Sk9OWQ7Ry8.nneJ6U1big6j_eH3OX4uzR5lsdNfYIMc7owrsevNm9U&dib_tag=se&keywords=justin+morales+book&qid=1726065955&sprefix=justin+morales%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

Fall BBQ is on and we have one of the best in the world to chat with us about it and give some pretty great bbq tips to keep you cooler weather snokey!

We have a severe EMS worker shortage in our state and across the country. We have been doing our part on WICC to highlight this and hear from communities feeling the crunch, including Easton. Jon Arnold, Chief of Service for Easton EMS, gave a snapshot of the current issues with worker shortages and explained how a big update to the current EMS building could turn things around. PHOTO CREDIT: Easton EMS / Matthew T Caldwell Photography

On today's program, Mike Cerulli chats with former Connecticut State Senator John McKinney (0:00), 36th District State Senate Independent Candidate Nick Simmons (41:45), and even WICC's own Lisa Wexler (1:24:11).

On today's program, Mike Cerulli chats with former Connecticut State Senator John McKinney (0:00), 36th District State Senate Independent Candidate Nick Simmons (41:45), and even WICC's own Lisa Wexler (1:24:11).

Its back to school with tips from our friend at Stew Leonards!

WICC is officially expanding its coverage by broadcasting now on 95.9FM. Don't worry, we still have our broadcasts on 600AM, but we spoke about the milestone news for a station reaching 98 years old this fall with Connoisseur Media CEO, Jeff Warshaw(0:00), and Vice President of Connoisseur Media Connecticut, Kristin Okesson (6:16), for more on the merger and its significance to listeners. Image Credit: Meghan Boyd

There's a new face calling the Beardsley Zoo home. Gregg Dancho broke the news first on WICC about a new baby anteater and why the birth is so crucial for a vulnerable population of anteaters. IMAGE CREDIT: Ashley Volkens / Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo

On this episode we chat with fish expert and James Beard award winner Chef David Standridge, WE discuss awards his new documentry plus cooking aome strange fish with tip[s on how anyone can do it!

We chat with tomato farmer Trout Gaskins plus the Vulgar chef stops by to help us figure out what makes the perfect totmato sandwich!

Its all about the summer staple Watermelon! Guests:Dr. Jenn StaggAlex P TaylorG Patel

Today, Mike had the pleasure of covering the week that was with State Senator Ryan Fazio (0:00), former Speaker of the Connecticut State House Joe Aresimowicz (45:43), and even WICC's own Lisa Wexler stopped by! (1:31:25)

On this the first episode of the new era we talk beef! Guests CT WayguLaurel Ridge Farm follow on IG @plumluvfoods@chef_plum@ForkkingjeffyListen live every saturday on WICC on wicc600.com

Tis the season for the Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest! To kick off WICC's previews of it, Melissa welcomed Mark DiSilva, the Owner of BADSONS Beer Company to talk about the event, the brewery and its sister restaurant, SBC! Image Credit: Meghan Boyd

How did the family of ducks cross the road? State Police…that's how! It's no joke, a mother duck and her babies apparently got stuck on Interstate 91 in Connecticut. We learned how a team effort from troopers, a DMV official and animal control saved the day! Sgt. Luke Davis shared the details on WICC. Image Credit: Getty Images

You hear him every morning and afternoon, and now he's at Andros Diner for the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! WICC meteorologist Paul Piorek hopped on the microphone to join Melissa! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz 

James was born in Bridgeport Connecticut on March 28, 1975 to Donald & Elaine Norkawich and from there the story begins. From the age of 3, James had shown interest in the chord organ, so his grandfather Albert Kaufman ( who played organ by ear and formed the first amatuer society in Connecticut CVTOS - The Connecticut Valley Theatre Organ Society.) James at the age of 5, started studying with Verelli Music Studios in Bridgeport Connecticut. After studying a few years on the piano he then began intensive studies in organ with Frank Markham from Westport Music located in Westport Connecticut. Throughout grammar school and grammar school James became proficient in both piano and organ. From the age of 9-14, James had won numerous awards such as the coveted WICC 600 am talent contest, was featured in many newspapers and local events that featured up and coming artists. When James attended high school he was accepted in a program in the arts which in addition to your high school day it was comprised of going to The University of Bridgeport and studying Jazz Theory & Composition and Midi Studies with industry professionals in the field. The program was called Regional Center For The Arts. Regional Center For The Arts went from a small program consisting of 40 students to over 100 currently and is now part of CES in Trumbull Connecticut. Regional Center was the platform which propelled James to a career in Music. In the summer of 1993, James was awarded a full 4 year scholarship in music to the University of Bridgeport and earned a BA in Music Performance and then was then awarded a scholarship for his Masters (MA in Music Education) Even though James was accepted to 5 of the 6 colleges in music he felt that The University Of Bridgeport offered the best skill set based on the schools history. Post college, James had worked in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut in radio on air an off as well as streaming on a platform online from 2006-2011 reaching a world audience of 6 million listeners in one single year. James also has done numerous studio sessions @ The Carriage House Studios for many established as well as up and coming artists. Performance wise James has worked with many local wedding / Trios / Quartets as well as accompanying many vocals and instrumentalists and has had the honor of working with Tower of Power , Spyro Gyra and Chircago Then Came Covid 19....... During this time we all wondered what the world would become. James went in his home studio and started writing from the heart and the music began to flow . In 2022 , James launched a musical campaign unlike any other. He released 4 albums, many EP's and singles, has been featured on various podcasts and radio shows as well as many print publications as well as entering new territory by being featured on radio in the UK and all of his music can be found on all streaming services such as Spoitfy, AmazonMusic, Itunes, Deezer, Pandora, IHeart just to name a few. From collaberations with artists abroad, to artists here in the states James is looking to write music for not only himself but to work with many artists and propel his music in more streaming services, movies and live performances. And in the words of The Carpenters ......" We've Only Just Begun "https://jamesanorkawich.comHometown Homecoming Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7IF2gWY6hZNdIGUwybNuaTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

A new study from Cloudwards shows Connecticut is one of the most dangerous states in the US for identity theft to occur online. The report shows Connecticut landed in third place despite having some of the toughest identity theft laws on the books. WICC intern, Catherine Welch, did an investigative report on the issue and spoke with detectives about ways to better protect ourselves from identity theft. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a busy week on "Connecticut Today" looking at another local municipality that appears ready for more electronic traffic enforcement measures (00:46). WTNH News 8's Mike Cerulli - host of WICC's "Mike Cerulli Show" on Saturdays - looked at the past week's big political stories in the state (13:09). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us with his thoughts on the latest election controversy in the Park City (22:04). Finally, Wesleyan University graduate Andrew Bridge, author of, "The Child Catcher: A Fight for Justice and Truth" told us about his experience as a foster child and the legal career that he's undertaken to help others (32:49) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus