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.
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
Why some are looking deeper into Gov. Ayotte’s approach to the Medicaid Premium Plan.
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Investigative reporter Damien Fisher shares his story about some political actors in New Hampshire who are examining Gov. Ayotte’s approach to the Medicaid Premium Plan, with a concern that the Governor’s plan may be too “generous.”
Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025
Shrader talks the Supreme Court’s decision on the Trump Administration’s deportation plans.
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Prof. Nathan Shrader joins us to discuss the recent Supreme Court discussion on the lower courts’ approach to the Trump Administration’s illegal alien deportation process. We also answer the question of where the Supreme Court Justice plays basketball.”
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
O’Connell shares Manchester School District’s approach to the budget process.
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Manchester School Committee Chairman Jim O’Connell joined us to explain the committee’s approach to the school budget and the difference between its recommendations and Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais’s proposal.
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
Hansel talks Housing legislation challenges facing lawmakers in Concord.
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Contributor, policy expert, and former Mayor of Keene, George Hansel, and WFEA’s Jeff Chidester discuss the bipartisan support and opposition to some of the current housing development legislation debated in Concord…legislation some believe may affect local control.
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
Graham tries to make sense of Pappas’ recent attack of Karoline Leavitt.
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Michael Graham from the NH Journal joins WFEA’s The Morning Update to discuss NH Senatorial Candidate Chris Pappas’s recent’ political’ fundraising plea to Granite Staters. The administration took an odd approach by attacking White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Monday, April 21, 202504/21/2025
The implications of recent Supreme Court decisions and the impact they could have on the Trump administration.
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Plymouth State University Professor Dr. John Lappie discusses the implications of the Supreme Court stay order requesting that the Trump Administration cease deporting Venezuelan detainees. We also talk about the ‘rise’ of Sen. Sanders.
Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025
Smart ways to navigate the housing market.
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Bill Weidacher from Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan joins Host Jeff Chidester to discuss the current strength of the real estate market and how to mitigate some of the current market stress points.
Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025
Manchester’s Economic Director highlights how local government collaboration is strengthening the community.
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Jodie Nazaka, Director of Economic Development for Manchester, joins us during our broadcast at Francour’s Cafe. We discuss the collaborative…
Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025
Hui on how Terracea has been received by Granite Staters.
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Eric Hui, Terracea Weather Wear, joins us at Frnacour’s to discuss what’s next for Terracea. Eric also chats about the strength of branding a product by connecting it to NH’s unpredictable weather and how it has helped Terracea build a strong weather-wear product, separating it from the rest of the pack.
Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025
Concerns over Housing in the Granite State and how House Lawmakers are addressing them.
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NH House Representative Joe Alexander shares the status of current bills aimed at addressing New Hampshire’s housing concerns. Rep. Alexander also shares a final thought on the NH House budget that has been sent to the NH Senate.
