The WFEA Morning Update

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.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Thom Brueckner 11-20-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources of Nashua and host of Retirement Intelligence heard every Friday on WFEA shares his observations on the Federal Reserve’s woeful performance and the lackluster leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell and Janet Yellen.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Jeff Chidester 11-20-24
WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discusses the recent controversy involving Congresswoman Nancy Mace, female private spaces at Congress, and the incoming trans congressperson Sarah McBride.
Wednesday, November 20, 202411/20/2024
Drew Cline 11-20-24
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy discusses a recent study raising alarm bells regarding the enormous financial impact of instituting a green energy initiative in New Hampshire. Drew and host Jeff also discuss some of Trump’s nominees.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Thom Brueckner 11-19-24
Thom Brueckner of Senior Financial Resources of Nashua and host Retirement Intelligence heard every Friday on WFEA shares his thoughts on some of President-elect Trump’s early cabinet nominees. Thom’s focused thought on the nominees Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gatez is highly insightful.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Patty Nieberg 11-19-24
Task & Purpose reporter Patty Nieberg discusses a recent military report that shows a steady increase in suicides year over year since 2011. The 2023 report is the first report to look at suicides and the mental health of military dependents.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Jeff Chidester 11-19-24
Sanctuary City policies. WFEA Host Jeff Chidester shares a story of three illegal immigrants arrested in Massachusetts on separate sexual crimes and released on bail only to commit additional sexual assaults.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Damien Fisher 11-19-24
Investigative Freelance Journalist Damien Fisher joins The Morning Update to discuss the recent arrest of a Manchester school teacher charged by Homeland Security on Sex Trafficking of a Minor.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Nathan Shrader 11-19-24
Professor Nathan Shrader of New England College discusses President-elect Donald Trump and the current public discourse since the recent election results.
Tuesday, November 19, 202411/19/2024
Jeff Chidester & Wayne Lesperance 11-19-24
WFEA Host Jeff Chidester and New England College President Dr. Wayne Lesperance discuss the 161st Anniversary of the reading of the Gettysburg Address and its historical significance not only for when it was first read but also for our nation today. An inspirational audio reading of the Address is part of this OnDemand episode.
Monday, November 18, 202411/18/2024
Brian Dobson 11-18-24
Brian Dobson, proprietor of Bert’s Beer & Wine and Bar, discusses his unique specialty store. He and his team take a personal approach to helping clients select the right wine, cider, mead, craft beer, and more. Brian also shares the intimate setting of the bar that opened earlier this year.