The WFEA Morning Update

WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester

Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am

The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.

Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Zoya & Guila Fakhoury 11-22-24

Sisters Zoya and Guila Fakhoury of the Amer Foundation (www.amerfoundation.com) shares the humanitarian outreach for the Lebanonise people suffering under Hezbollah. The sisters also talk about their book Silenced Beirut, a story of their father’s brutal, unjust captivity at the hands of the Hezbollah regime.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Bill Weidacher 11-22-24

Bill Weidacher from Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan discussed updates in the NH housing market.  Bill reinforced the ‘readiness and preparedness’ approach to pursing or selling a home. Bill talks about positive government policies that help homeowners.

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Tom Raffio 11-22-24

President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental Tom Raffio joins WFEA’s Jeff Chidester during Friday morning’s Counter Conversations broadcast from Belmont Hall to talk about his new book “Stories from the Starting Line” and his thoughts on a recent Business NH article that highlights his company’s efforts in aiding its employees in caring for their mental health.  

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Tom Blonski 11-21-24

NH Food Bank team member Tom Blonski joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss the charity ‘Tons of Turkeys’ drive, which will be held at Manchester Metro Hannifords Markets in conjunction with Manchester Media Group radio station 96.5 Live Free Country.

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Christine Carignan & Matt Mowry 11-21-24

From Business NH Magazine, Matt Mowry and Christine Carignan discuss how companies can set up programs to help team members deal with mental health crises at work and home. 

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Leigh Curtis 11-21-24

Leigh Curtis, the New Hampshire Insurance Department’s Health Reform Coordinator, helps WFEA listeners understand the qualifications, deadlines, and basic steps for signing up for ‘Open Enrollment’ for Heathcare dot gov.

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Tim Allison 11-21-24

Tim Allison, Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director for The Foundation for New Hampshire’s Community Colleges discusses the New Hampshire Community College System’s strengths and opportunities. Tim also discusses a recent grant from the rock group Metallica to help promote education, focusing on ‘bringing back the trades.’

Thursday, November 21, 202411/21/2024

Andy Sylvia 11-21-24

Andy Sylvia, reporter for Manchester Ink Link, discusses Manchester Metro stories, including the recent discussion of the Manchester Board of Alderman on whether to proceed with the Beech Street school.

Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024

Nathan Fellman & Annie Henry 11-20-24

Nathan Fellman and Annie Henry from Harkness House in Nashua discuss some of the factors that parents should consider when evaluating unique educational options for their children. 

Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024

David Bahnsen 11-20-24

Conservative thought leader, financial expert, and author David Bahnsen discusses the possible policies that will be the focus of the incoming Trump administration. David also talks about some of the names and potential nominees who may be a part of Trump’s economic team.

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