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Jim O’Connell on Manchester’s schools and a possible run for Mayor

At-large School Board member Jim O’Connell joins The Morning Update to provide an update on school activity in Manchester and upcoming focus. Mr. O’Connell also discusses his possible run for Mayor of Manchester.

The debate over using the Enemies Sedition Act.

Plymouth State University Dr. John Lappie and WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discuss the application of the ‘Enemies Sedition Act (1798/1917)’ to expel current illegal aliens who are part of a violent Venezuelan crime gang.

House Deputy Speaker Smith talks Bail Reform and EFAs.

NH House Deputy Speaker Steven Smith, Charlestown, provides an update on bail reform, EFAs, and property tax caps. 

With Spring around the corner have you considered Spring Skiing…?

Kris Nielsen from VistNH.gov joins The Morning Update and brings a guest, Jess Keeler from Visit SKI.com. We talk about spring skiing and related events coming up throughout the next few weeks.

Zahn on this week’s headlines.

Political Satirist Karl Zahn shares his thoughts on people attacking Tesla vehicles and Congress’ current ineptitude on funding and efficiency. Karl also shares his thoughts on Sen. Shaheen’s retirement.

Kwoka on the Democratic response to EFAs and Housing crunch.

Senate Minority Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka joins WFEA to discuss the Democrat’s answer to EFA accounts and housing legislation. Sen. Perkins Kwoka also shares her thoughts on a possible run for the 1st Congressional seat if Rep. Pappas runs for the Senate.

The demand for Bail Reform from New Hampshire Lawmakers

WFEA’s The Morning Update Host Jeff Chidester offers his observations on the NH House debate and passage of bail reform legislation. Jeff shares some emotional audio from NH Rep. Ross Barry that illustrates the importance of the need for bail reform. 

Kaufman sheds light on mainstream media’s bias in covering the Hams-Israel conflict.

Historian and author Uri Kaufman joins us to discuss the campus unrest and the mainstream media’s biased reporting on the Hams-Israel conflict. Uri also talks about his new book, American Intifada, which details the truth behind the campus unrest. 

How the Housing Crisis is impacting disabled Americans.

Michael Dennehy from Next Step Living (nextsetpliving.org) discusses his recent article highlighting the need to ensure housing for people with disabilities seeking independent living is part of the housing conversation.

Why the trades matter to Granite Staters.

Christine Carrigan and Matthew Mowry from Business NH Magazine join WFEA to discuss their latest article, which focuses on the trades in New Hampshire.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

3 days ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

5 days ago in National, Trending

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing

NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.

5 days ago in National

FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years

Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years, giving Americans access to a skin-protecting chemical long used in Europe and other parts of the world.