Melissa Kaye
The Kitchen’s Open: Sweetened Condensed Milk (Hour 2)
Welcome back for the second hour of Mornings with WFHR! Seth, Melissa and James are back to discuss some entertainment news, local event news, and programming updates. To kick the hour off they are joined by Beth Rohn-Habhegger and the newest edition of The Kitchen's Open featuring that all important baking ingredient sweetened condensed milk. Then it's the fear of cows (!), what to look forward to in 2025, and some good stories.
Honoring MLK, Jr. (Hour 1)
Welcome to this Monday Mornings with WFHR! Melissa Kaye, Seth Habhegger, and James J. Malouf are in to discuss some fun topics, news updates, and to celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries! They kick the show off with Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and a check of the weather. The team discusses some MLK, Jr. facts, the gutting of local news and weather outlets, and the myth of Blue Monday.
A Cabinet or More Like a Junk Drawer? (Hour 2)
The US Senate this week is busy with some contentious nominees for President-elect Trump’s Cabinet, with raised voices and numerous controversies. Sean Duffy, by comparison, had smooth sailing as the likely Transportation Secretary—but the question remains: Why? We’ll talk to a writer who’s covered Duffy for years and sees nothing in his background or skill set that matches the challenges of this new position. Plus another round of visits with new Wisconsin legislators: Sen. Jodi Habush Sinykin and Rep. Tara Johnson.
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Regrettable Trends (Hour 2)
Welcome back for the second hour of this Wednesday Mornings with WFHR! Melissa and James are back to discuss just how honored folks are to be nominated, then discuss some great Wisconsin Authors, and an upcoming Teen Theatre performance at McMillan Memorial Library.
Then they come back from break to discuss the price of groceries, and how studies show that people are making it work. They focused on things like clothing, makeup, and electronics being purchased less often.
The duo then get into a discussion about regrettably trends people have taken part in. Social media and all the overexposure of people's lives, children, and families, was a focus of the conversation. They also discussed trends of devaluing certain professions and crafts in favor of Tik-Tok and Social Media influencers rather than experts. Also discussed, face tattoos, hair style regrets, and more.
Then they kick off the last segment with a good news story, then they promote world central kitchen’s work being done in California along with other humanitarian acts helping those who lost the most in those unseasonably extreme fires. Melissa directed listeners to the donation link on the Civic Media Website if they would like to send aid personally. Ending with local events and programming updates.
Kudize Team! (Hour 1)
Welcome to this Wednesday Mornings with WFHR! Melissa Kaye and James J. Malouf are in today with Laura Bergh for the first segment.
To kick things off they are joined by Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and a check of the weather!
In the first segment the trio discuss a new trending health “hack”, and the newest addition to Dr.Pepper’s flavor lineup.
Then the dynamic duo celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries,
get a Wicked Awesome Word from Phil Hartley and Quality Plus Printing, chat about Chuck’s Chapel (Here’s a photo from a recent ceremony!) and close with discussion about breaks during a workout.
We Can’t Checkout This Time (Hour 2)
Welcome back for the second hour of this Tuesday’s Mornings with WFHR! Melissa and James are back to discuss some entertainment news, current events, community news, and programming updates.
Inflatable Badgers? (Hour 1)
Welcome to this Tuesday’s Mornings with WFHR! Melissa Kaye, and James J. Malouf are in to discuss some world records, expensive hobbies, and celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries! To kick things off they are joined by Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and a check of the weather!
The Kitchen’s Open : Warm and Cozy Beverage Edition(Hour 2)
Welcome back for the second hour of Mornings with WFHR! Seth, Melissa and James are back to discuss some entertainment news, local event news, and programming updates. To kick the hour off they are joined by Beth Rohn-Habhegger and the newest edition of The Kitchen's Open featuring hot beverages.
Where’ve You Been Kicked Out Of?(Hour 1)
Welcome to this Monday Mornings with WFHR! Melissa Kaye, Seth Habhegger, and James J. Malouf are in to discuss some fun topics, news updates, and to celebrate your birthdays and anniversaries! They kick the show off with Civic Media Meteorologist Brittney Merlot and a check of the weather.
A Cold Relay (Hour 2)
Welcome back for the second hour of Mornings with WFHR! Melissa and James are back to discuss some programming notes, community events, and entertainment news.
