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.

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Congresswoman-Elect Maggie Goodlander 11-07-24

Congresswoman-Elect Goodlander joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss her election to Congress and the transition process.

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Chief Allen Aldenberg 11-07-24

Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg discusses his transition from police chief to his new position with Veteran Services at Easterseals.

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Carrie Lukas 11-07-24

Independent Women’s Forum President Carrie Lukas discusses the efforts to support public policy on family and elder care.

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Christine Carignan 11-07-24

Christine Carignan from Business NH Magazine shares the details of the upcoming small business festival on November 23 – 24 at the Doubletree in Manchester NH, Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival.

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Nicole Silverio 11-07-24

Media Expert Nicole Silverio, from The Daily Caller News Foundation, shares her top three clips of the week, including a clip from a former Biden supporter, an accusation that black men are racist and misogynist, and The View has a classic meltdown.

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Leah Dearborn 11-07-24

Author and Assistant Director Leah Dearborn from the Aviation Museum of NH talks about her new book, A Beacon on the Homefront, which is about a vital military airfield that used to be in Manchester, Grenier Air Base. 

Thursday, November 7, 202411/07/2024

Andy Sylvia 11-07-24

Andy Sylvia from Manchester Ink Link discusses the recent conversation about repurposing and updating what many communities in New Hampshire deal with regarding community spaces.

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Carter Wrenn 11-06-24

Respected political campaign expert Carter Wrenn discusses the election results and his new book ‘The Trail of the Serpent: Stories from the Smoke-Filled Rooms of Politics.’

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Secretary of State David Scanlan 11-06-24

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan provides an update and a summary of NH’s 2024 election results.

Wednesday, November 6, 202411/06/2024

Emily Brooks & Doug Sovern 11-06-24

The Hill’s Emily Brooks and CBS’s Doug Sovern discuss the status of the still undeclared House seats results and what is next for Vice-President Harris.

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